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COMPUTER SCIENCE Flashcards

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What is an algorithm?

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set of rules / instructions to be followed by a computer system

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What is a pseudocode?

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Language similar to english used to plan algorithms

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what is a string

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a sequence of characters used to represent text

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what is a float/ real

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a decimal number

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what is an integer

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a whole number

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what is a boolean

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a value that is either true or false

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what does ‘==’ mean

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equal to

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what does ‘!=’ mean

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not equal to

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what does ‘>’ mean

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greater than

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what does ‘<’ mean

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less than

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what does ‘>=’ meqn

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greater than/equal to

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what does ‘<=’ mean

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less than/equal to

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+

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addition

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-

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subtraction

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*

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multiplication

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/

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division

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what is a variable

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a value that can change during a program

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constant

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a value that stays the same throughout the program

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syntax error

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spelling/grammar errors in the code

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code

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instructions that a program uses

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python

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a programminh language used to write paragraphs

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flowchart

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a visual method of planning an algorithm using symbols

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while loops

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used to repeat a section of code an unknown number of times until a specific condition is met

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for loops

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used to iterate (repeat) over sequences

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if statement

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condition statement used to check a condition and execute it if the condition holds through

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e-safety

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strategies and systems to help people stay safe online

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cyber-bullying

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use of electronic communication to bully a person

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digital footprint

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information about a particular person that exists on the internet as a result of their online activity ; cannot be deleted

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hacking

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gaining access to systems and computers without permission to access

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grooming

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someone using the internet to trik, force, or pressure a young person into doing something that they wouldn’t normally do

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data

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units of information

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malware

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software designed to cause harm/damage to a computer

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hardware

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physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch

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PAN

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(personal area network) connects electronic devices within a users immediate area

32
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what is the computer misuse act

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designed to make hacking into a computer illegal

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what is the data protection act

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it protects personal details stored on computer systems ; it makes sure that our sata is properly looked after

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anti-virus

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a program designed to detect and remove viruses and other kinds of malicious software from your computer or laptop

35
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what is a trojan (horse)

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a form of malware that manipulates a computer user into thinking content in a file is safe

36
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what is spyware

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What is spyware explanation for kids?
A type of program installed on a person’s computer without the owner’s consent

37
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copyright, design and patents act

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desinged to protect peoples creations

38
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what is an input device

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piece of hardware that can be used to enter data in a computer

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what is an output device

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piece of hardware that can be used to represent information in different ways

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LAN

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(Local Area Network) conects devices together over a small geographical location

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WAN

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(Wide Area Network) a computer network where devices are connected over a wide geographical area

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hardrive

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where all the computers long term data is stored

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RAM

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(Random Access Memory) where tempory data is stored whilst the computer is currently being used

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CPU

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(Central Processing Unit) is the primary component of a computer that acts as its “control center.”

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Motherboard

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circuit board for the computer system

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ROM

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(Read Only Memory)memory that can’t be changed by a program/user

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computer networks

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connects two or more computers and communication devices

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network security

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any activity designed to protect the ysability and integrity of your network and data

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peripheral

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devices (or tools) that send or receive information from a computer or device

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