Selection Structure Paper

Introduction

Selection structures allow computer programs to perform different functions depending on if the condition of the function is true or false. Selection structures also enable the program to decide on a particular action based on the input of the user or other processes. There are several different types of selection structures that can be put into operation, they are the IF selection statement, the IF ELSE selection statement and switch selection statement. This paper will attempt to explain selection structure and its different types and will also give a real life scenario in pseudo code.

Selection Control Structure

Computer programs utilize selection structures to choose from a variety of actions or processes. These processes typically have an outcome of true or false. When a program reads as true the process will be directed to the output that enables it to be true and vice versa for false processes. With computers having the ability to solve problems, make decisions and follow direction with the aide of a program it eliminates many human errors.