Computer program basics key terms Flashcards
1
Q
What is a computer program
A
instructions executing one at a time
2
Q
Input
A
A program gets data, perhaps from a file, keyboard, touchscreen, network, etc.
3
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Process
A
A program performs computations on that data, such as adding two values like x + y.
4
Q
Output
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A program puts that data somewhere, such as to a file, screen, or network.
5
Q
algorithm
A
A sequence of instructions that solves a problem
6
Q
computational thinking
A
creating a sequence of instructions to solve a problem
