Vocab quiz 1

Question 1

Algorithm

Answer 1

A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem.

Question 2

Variables

Answer 2

Containers for storing data values.

Question 3

Collaboration

Answer 3

Working together to achieve a common goal.

Question 4

Driver

Answer 4

Software that allows the operating system to interact with hardware.

Question 5

Navigator

Answer 5

In programming, a person who reviews code and guides development.

Question 6

Conditionals

Answer 6

Statements that perform actions based on conditions (e.g., if-else).

Question 7

Sprite

Answer 7

A 2D graphic or character in a game or animation.

Question 8

Broadcast

Answer 8

Sending a message or signal to multiple recipients in programming.

Question 9

Command

Answer 9

An instruction given to a computer to perform a task.

Question 10

Event/Control

Answer 10

An action or occurrence that triggers a response in programming.

Question 11

Input

Answer 11

Data sent into a program or system.

Question 12

Output

Answer 12

Data sent out from a program or system.

Question 13

Pseudocode

Answer 13

A high-level description of an algorithm using plain language.

Question 14

Digital Divide

Answer 14

The gap between those who have access to digital technology and those who do not.

Question 15

Sequence

Answer 15

The order in which instructions or events occur.

Question 16

Local Variable

Answer 16

A variable that is only accessible within a specific part of the program.

Question 17

Global Variable

Answer 17

A variable that is accessible from any part of the program.

Question 18

Initializing

Answer 18

Setting a variable to a specific value before using it.

Question 19

Data Types

Answer 19

Categories of data (e.g., integer, string) that determine what kind of value can be stored.

Question 20

String

Answer 20

A sequence of characters, such as text.