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Fundamentals Of Programming Flashcards

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What is Memory?

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The location where instructions and data are stored on the computer

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What is an algorithm

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A sequence of steps that can be followed to complete a specific task

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What is syntax

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The rules of how words are used within a given programming language

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What is a memory Address

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A specific location in memory where instructions or data are stored

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What is a constant

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An item of data whose value does not change throughout the execution of a program

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What is a variable

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A named item of data whose value could change while the program is being run

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What is declaration

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The process of defining variables and constants in terms of their name and data types

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What is a data type

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Determines what sort of data is being stored and how it will be handled by the program

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What is an integer

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Any whole number

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What is boolean

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Known as yes or no or True or False

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What is a real/float

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A decimal

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What is a pointer

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A data item that identifies a particular element or data structure normally the front or rear

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What is an array

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A set of related data items stored under a single identifier

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What is an element

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A single value within a set or list

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What is a record

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One line of a text file

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What is debugging

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The process of finding and correcting errors in programs

17
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What is iteration

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Repeating the same process several times in order to achieve a result.

18
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What is assignment

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The process of giving a value to a variable or constant

19
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What is selection

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The principle of choosing what action to take based on certain criteria

20
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What is definite iteration

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A process which is repeated a set number of times

21
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What is indefinite iteration

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A process that repeats until a certain condition is met

22
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What is a subroutine

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A named block of code designed to carry out a specific task

23
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What is a local variable

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A variable that is only in specified subroutines

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What is a global variable

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A variable that is available anywhere in the program

25
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What is a function

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A subroutine that returns a value

26
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What is a library

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A collection of pre written and pre tested functions and procedures for you to use.

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What is a parameter

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Data being passed into a subroutines

28
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What is an arguement

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The value of variables being passed into a subroutine

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