terms to remember Flashcards
1
Q
sentinel value
A
a value that exists at the end of a set of data to indicate it is finished
should be data which you don’t want recorded
2
Q
algorithm
A
writing programming instructions without any real code and syntax
interchangeable with pseudocode
3
Q
array
A
special value which can hold repeating values
also known as a list
4
Q
control structures
A
if statements and loops
5
Q
parameter
A
a piece of information that is being passed to a routine and function
6
Q
ergonomics
A
the study of how humans interact with their work environment
7
Q
software
A
a program
- program: a set of instructions
8
Q
LCD
A
liquid crystal display
- used to polarize screens
