Chapter 1 Key Terms Flashcards
Pseudocode
pictorial representation of the logical steps it takes to solve a problem.
Program Code
English-like representation of the logical steps it takes to solve a problem.
Programming Languages
is the set of instructions a programmer writes in a programming language.
Cloud
such as visual basic, C#, C++, or Java are used to write programs.
Storage Devices
refers to remote computers accessed through the internet.
Information
are types of hardware equipment, such as disks, that hold information for later retrieval.
Output
processed data
Central Processing Unit
describes the operation of retrieving information from memory and sending it to a device, such as a monitor or printer, so people can view, interpret, and work with the results.
Processing
the computer hardware component that processes data.
Data items
data items may involve organizing them, checking them for accuracy, or performing mathematical operations on them.
Input
include all the text, numbers, and other information processed by a computer.
System Software
describes the entry of data items into computer memory using hardware devices such as keyboards and mice.
App
comprises the programs you use to manage your computer.
Application software
a piece of application software the term is frequently used for applications on mobile devices.
Programming
comprises all the programs you apply to a talk.
