Computing Flashcards
Computing vocabulary that may be used in the test
Algorithm
A set of instructions that achieve a task
Sequence
Following instructions one after the other
Variable
A named container for a value (which can be inspected or altered by the program)
Iteration
A repeated set of instructions – common loops include forever, while true, while
Selection
A choice of which set of code to follow which is dependent on a true of false question – common selections are “if then else”, “when..do”
Program
A set of algorithms that have been created to solve a problem – commonly known as apps (application software)
Input
A method of entering data onto a computer system, usually with an input device, such as a keyboard or mouse
Output
A method of displaying information to a user e.g. a screen
LED
Light emitting diode, a light. They now come in several different colours including red, yellow, amber, white, green and blue
