Computational Thinking Flashcard

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What is a strong password?

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A password that is difficult for someone else to guess.

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What is an algorithm?

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A set of instructions that accomplish a specific task

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What is abstraction?

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The process of reducing complexity by focusing on the main idea.

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What is sequencing?

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The process of executing each step of an algorithm in the given order.

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What is selection?

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The process of executing parts of an algorithm based on a condition.

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What is iteration?

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The process of repeating a portion of an algorithm a specified number of times or until a condition is met.

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What is encryption?

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The process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access

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What is decryption?

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The process of decoding encrypted data

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What is an algorithm?

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A set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations

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What is iteration in the context of algorithms?

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The process of executing a specific part of an algorithm multiple times