Module 1 Flashcards
Informal language using English structure to assist programmers in developing algorithms
Pseudocode
sequential structure, selection structure, repetition structure
Three types of control statements
A computer language which is similar to English abbreviations which are then translated to machine language
Assembly Language
A selection of program statements or actions are executed based on a wether or not a condition is true or false
Selection structure
The different language formats used to write program code
Programming Language
Administrator of the computer and supervises the other components
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
CPU
The set of instructions which allows computers to process data
Computer Program
Obtain information from the user via various devices
Input unit
Takes data processed by the computer and either displays or stores that information to an output device
Output unit
Allow programmers to write programs which look like common English phrases and contain mathematical operations.
High Level Language
Program statements executed one after another as they are written in the program
Sequential Structure
Device which performs calculations, logical decisions and other functions multiple times faster than humans
Computer
The rapid access, temporary storage section of a computer
memory unit
A selection of program states or actions are executed while a condition remains to be true
Repetition structure
