computing Flashcards

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algorithm

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a set of instructions that achieve a task

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2
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sequence

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following instructions one after the other

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3
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variable

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named container for a value (which can be inspected or altered by the program)

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4
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iteration

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a repeated set of instructions - common loops include forever, while true, while

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5
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selection

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a choice set of code to follow is dependent on a true or false question like if…then.. else….

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6
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program

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a set of algorithms that have been created to solve a problem, an app

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7
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input

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a method of entering data into the computer system, like a mouse

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8
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output

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a method of displaying info to a user, like a screen

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9
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CPU

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Central Processing Unit - every command passes through here

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10
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RAM

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Random Access Memory - fast, volatile data storage, contains the operating system

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11
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ROM

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Read Only Memory - no volatile memory, contains the boot strap and BOIS

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12
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Volatile

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Data is lost when the machine is turned off

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13
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Seven steps to create a machine learning model

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  1. Collect Data
  2. Prepare the data
  3. Choose the model
  4. Train your machine model
  5. Evaluation
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