Spellings 1

Question 1

Including only the necessary details when problem solving.

Answer 1

Abstraction

Question 2

Breaking a problem down into smaller sub problems to make the overall problem easier to solve

Answer 2

Decomposition

Question 3

A set of instructions or rules to be followed

Answer 3

Algorithm

Question 4

The oval symbol that goes at the end of flow diagram to show the end of an algorithm

Answer 4

Terminal

Question 5

The rectangular symbol used in a flow diagram that is used to show an action

Answer 5

Process

Question 6

The kite symbol used in a flow diagram that is used to show the program branching

Answer 6

Decision

Question 7

A device connected to a computer that provides an input or output such as a mouse or keyboard

Answer 7

Peripheral

Question 8

Another name for CPU which is where all the calculations are carried out. It is like a brain

Answer 8

Processor

Question 9

A device that outputs images, sometimes called a screen.

Answer 9

Monitor

Question 10

Base 2 counting system which computers use because they are made of switches that can be off or on.

Answer 10

Binary