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IDE (Integrated
Development
Environment)

A

Software for building applications that combines
common developer tools in a single interface.

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Interpreted Language

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Source code is read and executed by an interpreter

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Compiled Language

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Source code is translated into machine code, and the
machine code is stored in a separate file.

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High-Level Language

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Programming Language that enables a programmer to
write programs that are closer to human language.

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Low-Level Language

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Programming language that contains basic
instructions recognized by a computer.

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Syntax Error

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Error which is detected and prevents the program
from running.

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Run-Time Error

A

Error in the code that occurs while the program is
running

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Logic Error

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Mistake in the code that produces incorrect results.

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Debugging

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Finding and fixing problems in an algorithm or program.

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White Space

A

Blank lines and extra spacing to improve readability of
code.

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Identifiers

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Names given to variables, constants, methods, and
functions.

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Variable

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A named value within a program.

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Function

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A named group of programming instructions.

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Constant

A

Data values that stay the same every time a program is
executed.

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Camel Case

A

Naming convention where the first letter of name is
lowercase, and each new word is capitalized.
(camelCase)

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Pascal Case

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Naming convention where the first letter of each
compound word is capitalized. (PascalCase)

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Snake Case

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Naming convention where spaces are replaced with
underscores. (snake_case)

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Software Development
Life Cycle

A
  1. Requirements Analysis - Identify
    specifications and understand requirements to create
    a solution.
  2. Planning/Design - Design an algorithm to solve
    the problem using appropriate documentation
    (UML diagrams and pseudocode).
  3. Implementation - Write the code
  4. Testing - Test program for verification of errors
    and proper functionality.
  5. Release & Maintenance - Release the solution and
    provide updates when necessary.
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Algorithm

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A finite set of instructions that accomplish a task.

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Scope

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Determines the accessibility (visibility) of variables.

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Local Variable

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Only recognized inside the function in which it is
declared.

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Global Variable

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Recognized from anywhere inside a program.

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Input

A

The information computers get from users, devices,
or other computers.

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Output

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The information computers give to users, devices, or
other computers.

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String

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An ordered sequence of characters.

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Integer

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A data type that is used for a whole number

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Boolean

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A data type that is either true or false.

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Float

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A data type that is used for fractional values in
decimal format.

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Declaration

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Stating the name and data type of a variable.

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Initialization

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Assignment of an initial value for a variable.

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Arithmetic Operators

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Includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and
modulus operators.

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Comparison Operators

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<, >, ≤, ≥, ==, ≠ indicate a Boolean expression.

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Order of Operations

A

Parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, modulus,
division, addition, subtraction (PEMMDAS).

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Logical Operators

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NOT, AND, and OR, which evaluate to a Boolean value.

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Expression

A

A combination of operators, constants, and variables.

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Integer Division

A

Division in which the fractional part (remainder)
is discarded

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Float Division

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Division in which the fractional part (remainder) is included with a certain number of values after the
decimal.

38
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Function

A

A named group of programming instructions

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Readability

A

The ease with which the code is read and understood.

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Reusability

A

Capability of being used again or repeatedly.

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Modularity

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Enables reusability and minimizes duplication.

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Abstraction

A

Hiding unnecessary details from the user.

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Built-In Function

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Any function that is provided as part of a high-level language and can be executed by a simple reference with specification of arguments.

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User-Defined Function

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A function created by the user.

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Arguments

A

The variables given to the function for execution.

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Parameters

A

The names listed in the method/function’s definition.

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Return

A

A value that is sent back to the user by a
method/function.

48
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Void Return

A

Indicates that the function does not return a value

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Simple Data Types

A

char, string, integer, float, double, boolean.

50
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Complex Data Types

A

enumeration, array, list, object.

51
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Conditional Statement

A

Decision making based on a Boolean value

52
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Nested IF Statement

A

An if statement placed inside another if statement.

53
Q

For Loop

A

Initial Value
Condition
Increment/Decrement

54
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While Loop

A

Loops through a block of code as long as a
specified condition is true

55
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Nested Loop

A

A loop placed inside another loop

56
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Break

A

Statement used to immediately terminate a loop.

57
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Met Condition

A

Expression evaluates to true.

58
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Failed Condition

A

Expression evaluates to false.

59
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Iterate

A

Each cycle through a loop.

60
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Infinite Loop

A

A loop that, due to a logic error, will continue endlessly

61
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Complex Condition

A

Formed by combining multiple conditions with logical operators

62
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Exit Condition

A

Used to exit a loop.

63
Q

Computer
Programming/Software
Engineering Team

A

Team Leader
Analyst
Senior Developer
Junior Developer
Client/Subject-Matter Expert

64
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a = expression

A

Evaluates expression and then assigns a copy of the result to the variable a

65
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DISPLAY(expression)

A

Displays the value of (expression) in the console window

66
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INPUT( )

A

Accepts a value from the user and returns the input value

67
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a + b
a - b

A

The arithmetic operators +, -, *, and / are used to perform
arithmetic on a and b.

68
Q

a * b
a / b

A

For example, 17 / 5 evaluates to 3.4.
The order of operations used in mathematics applies
when evaluating expressions.

69
Q

a MODULUS b
-or
a MOD b

A

Evaluates to the remainder when a is divided by
b. For example, 17 MOD 5 evaluates to 2.
MODULUS (MOD) has the same precedence as the * and
/ operators.

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NOT condition

A

Evaluates to true if condition is false; otherwise evaluates
to false.

71
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condition1 AND
condition2

A

Evaluates to true if both condition1 and condition2 are true;
otherwise evaluates to false.

72
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condition1 OR
condition2

A

Evaluates to true if condition1 is true or if condition2 is true
or if both condition1 and condition2 are true; otherwise
evaluates to false.

73
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FOR(condition)
{

<block>
}
</block>

A

The code in <block> is executed a certain
number of times.</block>

74
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WHILE(condition)
{

<block>
}
</block>

A

The code in <block> is repeated until the
(condition) evaluates to false.</block>

75
Q

IF(condition1)
{

<first>
{
ELSE IF(condition2) {
<second>
}
ELSE
{
</second></first>

A

If (condition1) evaluates to true, the code in <first> is executed; if (condition1) evaluates to false,
then (condition2) is tested; if (condition2) evaluates to true, the code in <second> is executed; if both (condition1) and (condition2) evaluate to false, then the code in <third>
is executed.</third></second></first>

76
Q

PROCEDURE procName( )

A

Defines procName as a procedure that takes no arguments.
The procedure contains <block>.
The procedure procName can be called using the
following notation:
procName( )</block>

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