Key Words

Question 1

Algorithm

Answer 1

A set of instructions that achieve a task

Question 2

Sequence

Answer 2

Following instructions one after another

Question 3

Variable

Answer 3

A named container for a value (wich can be altered by the program)

Question 4

Iteration

Answer 4

A repeated set of instructions, common loops eg. Forever, while true

Question 5

Selection

Answer 5

A choice of wich set of code to follow which is dependent on a true or false question eg. ‘if then else’ ‘if true, if false’

Question 6

Program

Answer 6

A set of algorithms that have been created to solve a problem commonly known as apps

Question 7

Imput

Answer 7

A method of entering data onto a computer system, usually with an input device, such as a keyboard or mouse

Question 8

Output

Answer 8

A method of displaying information eg. A screen

Question 9

CPU

Answer 9

The central processing unit- every process passes through the cpu

Question 10

ROM

Answer 10

Read only memory, non-volatile memory, contains the boot strap and BIOS

Question 11

Volatile

Answer 11

Data is lost when the machine is turned off

Question 12

RAM

Answer 12

Random access memory, very fast, volatile data storage, containing the operating system, current programs and data