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Computing 2018
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- 1What is abstraction?Separating and filtering out ideas and specific details that are not needed.
- 2What is an algorithm?A sequence of logical instructions. Algorithms are needed to design computer programs.
- 3What is Computational thinking?A problem-solving method where possible solutions are developed and presented in a way that humans and computers can understand.
- 4What is Decomposition?Breaking down a system into smaller parts that is easier to understand.
- 5What is a design criteria?Principles and standard that designers should meet in designing a system.
- 6What is a flowchart?A diagram that shows a process, made up of boxes representing steps, decision, inputs and outputs.
- 7What is an instruction?A single action that can be performed by a computer processor.
- 8What is pattern recognition?Finding patterns to solve complex problems more easier.
- 9What is a program?Sequences of instructions for a computer.
- 10What is programmingThe process of writing computer software.
- 11What is pseudocode?A method of writing a set of instructions that use English. A good way to plan programming before coding.
- 12What is specification?A statement that tells a designer exactly what the product has to do and what the designs requirements are.
- 13What is syntax?Rules showing how to write statements in a programming language.
- 14What is a variable?A memory location where values are stored.
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- Year 7 Computing Flashcards on Computing 2018, created by Those Crepes Are Safe Fam ツ on 30/01/2018.
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