Computer Science Terms

Conditional

• Statements that run only under certain circumstances.

• Statements that always run regardless of conditions.

• Statements that are executed in a loop.

• Statements that are used for error handling.

Loop

• The action of doing something over and over.

• A type of data structure in programming.

• A method for organizing files on a computer.

• A technique for improving memory retention.

Abstraction

• Focusing on what is important and ignoring what is unnecessary.

• Including all details to provide a complete picture.

• Focusing on the minute details of a problem.

• Ignoring all aspects of a problem.

Input

• Information entered into a computer or digital device.

• Data that is processed by a computer.

• Output generated by a computer after processing.

• Instructions given to a computer for execution.

Variable

• A place to store data that can change in a program.

• A fixed value that does not change during program execution.

• A type of function that performs calculations.

• A method for organizing code into classes.

Computer Science

• Using the power of computers to solve problems and express ourselves.

• Studying the history of computers and their inventors.

• Learning how to repair hardware components of computers.

• Understanding the principles of electrical engineering.

Function

• A named and defined set of code that can be used multiple times.

• A variable that stores data temporarily.

• A method to execute a loop in programming.

• A type of error that occurs during execution.

Algorithm Design

• Creating detailed step-by-step instructions to solve a problem.

• A method for visualizing data structures.

• A technique for optimizing code performance.

• A process for debugging software applications.

Data

• Information a computer can collect, sort, and store.

• A type of software used for data analysis.

• A physical object that can be measured.

• A method of organizing files on a computer.

Binary

• A way of representing information using only two options.

• A method of data encryption.

• A type of computer programming language.

• A system for organizing files on a computer.