Median Coding Flashcards
5 Xtra credit points.
What is magnetic, in computer sense?
Traditional disk storage - ideal for infrequently accessed data and for low-cost storage.
What is a Library?
A collection of useful functions and symbols that may be accessed by a program.
What is a Syntax Error?
When there is an error in the code, causing the computer to not understand the code.
What is a Byte?
A byte is the amount of space required to store a single character.
What is a bit?
A bit is a binary digit; a 0 or a 1
Define Hardware
The actual computer equipment; monitors, mice, towers, etc.
Define Software
The set of programs associated with a computer.
Define Loop Body.
The statements that are repeated in the Loop.
What is a Unit Test
A test of an individual function.
________ is another name for Decimal.
Base 10.
What is the term for the public-facing code that allows programmers to create applications that communicate with other sources?
Application Programming Interface (API)
What is the most widely used Database language?
Structured Query Language (SQL)
What do you call a computer whose main purpose is to store data and communicate with other computing devices?
A Server.
Where did the word algorithm come from?
From a Muslim scientist name AL-khawarzmi.
Define interpreter.
A program that reads another program and executes it.
