Flowol key terms - flash cards

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Algorithm

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A step-by-step set of instructions a computer follows to solve a problem or complete a task.

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Sequence

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The order in which instructions or steps happen in a program.

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Selection

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A decision-making process in a program where the computer chooses between different options (e.g., using "if" statements).

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Repetition

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A part of a program that repeats instructions multiple times, often using loops (e.g., "while" or "for" loops).

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Variable

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A storage place in a program that holds a value, which can change while the program runs.

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Input

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Data or information that is given to a computer, like typing on a keyboard or clicking a button.

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Output

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Data or information that a computer gives back, like showing text on a screen or playing a sound.

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Sub-routine

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A smaller set of instructions within a program that can be used multiple times to avoid repeating code (also called a function or procedure).