Glossary Chpt 7 Flashcards
1
Q
update
A
An assignment where the new value of the variable depends on the old.
2
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initialization
A
An assignment that gives an initial value to a variable that will be updated.
3
Q
increment
A
An update that increases the value of a variable (often by one).
4
Q
decrement
A
An update that decreases the value of a variable.
5
Q
iteration
A
Repeated execution of a set of statements using either a recursive function call or a loop.
6
Q
infinite loop
A
A loop in which the terminating condition is never satisfied.
7
Q
algorithm
A
A general process for solving a category of problems.
