Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Algorithm
A
A set of instructions that achieve a task
2
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Sequence
A
Following instructions one after the other
3
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Variable
A
A named container for a value
4
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Iteration
A
A repeated set of instruction
5
Q
Give an example of an iteration
A
Forever, while true, repeat 10
6
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Selection
A
A choice of which set of code to follow, dependent on a true or false question
7
Q
Give an example of a selection
A
If…then…else, when…do…
8
Q
Input
A
Method of entering info into a computer system, usually with a device
9
Q
Give an input device
A
Keyboard, mouse
10
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Output
A
Method of displaying info to a user
11
Q
CPU
A
Central Processing Unit
12
Q
RAM
A
Random Access Memory (very fast, volatile data storage)
13
Q
ROM
A
Read Only Memory (non-volatile memory, opposite of RAM)
14
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Volatile
A
Data is lost when device is turned off
15
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Sprite
A
An image
