GCSE Computer science 1

Question 1

Routine or Subroutine

Answer 1

is a sequence of instructions that perform a frequently performed task. They have a name and a program can call them to be executed (example line, sum, rect, etc)

Question 2

Module

Answer 2

A section of code that is part of an overall program. It contains one or more routines.

Question 3

Sequence

Answer 3

Is a stet of steps taken in order, one thing following the other. Sequence of commands.

Question 4

Abstraction

Answer 4

Remove irrelevant characteristics to manage the complexity of the system

Question 5

Algorithm

Answer 5

Set of steps that defines how a task is performed

Question 6

Pseudo code

Answer 6

Explanatory notes, comments in the code

Question 7

Assignment

Answer 7

When we give a value and assign it to a variable

Question 8

Decomposition

Answer 8

Breaking down a problem in smaller steps

Question 9

Procedure

Answer 9

A subroutine that does not return values

Question 10

Modularity

Answer 10

Is writing and testing parts of the program separately