Product Design Flashcards
What is an algorithm?
A set of step-by-step instructions.
What is a code?
Instructions written in a way a computer can understand.
What is a hardware?
A physical device like a computer or a micro:bit that is told what to do by computer programs (software)
What is a LED
L- Light
E- Emitting
D- Diode
the micro:bit is made out of 25 LEDs
What is a loop?
Allows you to repeat sets of instructions without having to write them out multiple times.
What is an output?
Data sent from a computer such as information shown on the LED display
What is a program?
A set of instructions written in a code that preforms a given task
What is a software?
A set of programs used to preform a task, which is usually more complex that a single program
What is a string?
A collection of letters,numbers or symbols stored in a computer, for example the letter that make up your name
What is an accelerometer?
A sensor that detects movement
What is data?
Information collected for use elsewhere
What is a simulator
Test your code
What is a Micro:bit
A small computer with 25 LED lights
