Most algorithms follow the format of

• Entering the input items, then displaying the input items, and then processing the output items
• Entering the input items, then processing the output items, and then displaying the output items
• Entering the input items, then processing the input items, and then displaying the output items
• Entering the output items, then displaying the output items, and then processing the output items
• Entering the output items, then processing the output items, and then displaying the output items