Flashcards
computing key terms and explanations part 2
Cards in this deck (12)
- 1IterationIn computer programming, this is a single pass through a set of instructions
- 2KeywordAn important word that will help return accurate search results
- 3Logical ReasoningThe application of rules to problem solving
- 4LoopA method used in programming to repeat a set of instructions
- 5NotationA system of written symbols or graphics used to represent something in order to aid communication and understanding
- 6OutputEither an exit or changes which exit a system and which activate or modify a process
- 7Pattern RecognitionFinding similarities and patterns in order to solve complex problems
- 8ProgramSequences of instructions for a computer
- 9ProgrammingThe process of writing computer software
- 10Programming LanguageA language used by a programmer to write a piece of software. There are many programming languages
- 11PseudocodeA method of writing a set of instructions for a computer program using plain English. This is a good way of planning a program before coding
- 12SelectionA decision within a computer program when the program decides to move on based on the results of an event
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- these are the key terms for compting
- Created by
- Mikey Lloyd · Nov 2016
- Updated
- Nov 22, 2016
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