Computing EOY

Question 1

Define sequence

Answer 1

Set of instructions followed one after the other in a specific order

Question 2

Define iteration

Answer 2

Repetition of a process to create a more efficient solution

Question 3

Define decision

Answer 3

Usually in the form of a question, asks the program if something is true or false

Question 4

Define input

Answer 4

Usually a sensor or a button activates the program

Question 5

Define output

Answer 5

The thing that happens due to the input

Question 6

Define algorithm

Answer 6

Step-by-step procedure for solving problems

Question 7

Define sensor

Answer 7

Used to take readings to detect a change in its environment

Question 8

Define variable

Answer 8

A location in memory in which you can temporarily store a value

Question 9

Define subroutine

Answer 9

Mini program within another program

Question 10

What shape is a start/end symbol and how many arrows go in/out of it?

Answer 10

A rounded rectangle with 1 arrow

Question 11

What shape is a decision symbol and how many arrows go in/out of it?

Answer 11

A diamond shape with at least 2 arrows going out of it

Question 12

What shape is an input/output symbol?

Answer 12

A parallelogram

Question 13

What shape is a subroutine symbol?

Answer 13

A rectangle with two lines on either end

Question 14

What shape is a process symbol and how many arrows go in/out of it?

Answer 14

A rectangle with one arrow going in and one going out

Question 15

Define process

Answer 15

Actions, steps or instructions

Question 16

Define malware

Answer 16

Malware stands for malicious software. It is a small program which enters a computer or network through a downloaded file or vulnerability in a network

Question 17

Name three things to make a strong password

Answer 17

1. 8+ characters
2. Use symbols, numbers and letters
3. Not a real word

Question 18

What is phishing?

Answer 18

An email that tricks you into handing over sensitive or personal information

Question 19

What are bitmap graphics?

Answer 19

a two-dimensional picture as a rectangular matrix or grid of square pixels, and resizing can cause pixelation

Question 20

Name 3 reasons that a hacker would send you malware

Answer 20

1. To steal, edit or destroy information
2. To prove their skills
3. Revenge

Question 21

What is a logic bomb?

Answer 21

A logic bomb tells the computer to execute a set of instructions at a certain date and time or under certain specified conditions

Question 22

What is ransomware?

Answer 22

Software illegally installed on a computer so that the user cannot access their files until a ransom is paid

Question 23

What does dpi mean

Answer 23

dot per inch