Vocab 3 Quizzes Flash Cards

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An algorithm for encrypting or decrypting information.

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Code

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Any set of instructions expressed in a programming language.

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Code

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A programmer-readable annotation in the code of a computer program added to make the code easier to understand. Comments are generally ignored by machines.

It's in the Code.

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Comment

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A thought process that revolves around solving a variety of problems. Four main components of computational thinking include algorithmic thinking, pattern recognition, decomposition, and abstraction

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Computational Thinking

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Computer science is a way to combine creative thinking and the power of computers to solve a wide variety of problems. This includes designing algorithms, hardware and software implementation, data analysis, and the impacts of computers on society.

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Computer Science

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A physical device that uses hardware and software to receive, process, and output information.

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Computing Device

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The specific hardware and software details that tell exactly what the system is made up of, especially in terms of devices attached, capacity, or capability

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Configuration

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A program or device’s ability to link with other programs and devices.

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Connectivity