Unit 4 terms

Question 1

Procedural Programming

Answer 1

Each line of code is executed one after the other, from start to finish until the program reaches the end

Question 2

Object Oriented Programming

Answer 2

a programming paradigm that structures software design around objects, rather than functions or logic. It helps meet very particular client needs

Question 3

Functions

Answer 3

A small piece of code that will do a specific job. It is independent from the rest of the program.

Question 4

Array

Answer 4

A collection of data types, much like a string. An array is like the bucket metaphor. It can be made from any data type

Question 5

2D array

Answer 5

Normal arrays that are organised in rows and columns

Question 6

Records

Answer 6

A data type that can store more than one data type. It is similar to 2D arrays and can contain more dimensions. It can store data such as string, Integer, Float.

Question 7

Stack

Answer 7

Imagine a Stack of plates. They are organised in order, one after the other.