Write down the characteristics of an algorithm.

Algorithm: An algorithm is a well-defined set of steps for solving a particular problem.

The characteristics of an algorithm:

(i) Input: Zero or more quantities are externally supplied.

(ii) Output: At least one quantity is produced.

(iii) Definiteness: Each instructions is clear and unambiguous.

(iv) Finiteness: If we trace out the instruction of an algorithm, then for all cases, the algorithm terminates after a finite number of steps.

(v) Effectiveness: Every instruction must be very basic and feasible.