Frage | Antworten |
Pseudocode | A way of writing instructions for a computer program just using normal English |
Logical reasoning | The application of rules to problem-solving |
Syntax | Rules governing how to write statements in programming language |
Sorted | When things are put into order, eg from largest to smallest |
Programming | The process of writing computer software |
Program | Sequences of instructions for a computer |
Loop | A method used in programming to repeat a set of instructions |
Keyword | An important word that will help return accurate search results |
Variable | In a computer program, this is a memory location where values are stored |
Instruction | A single action that can be performed by a computer processor |
Criteria | A set of rules or conditions that must be met. Often used in searches |
Input | Entries or changes which are inserted into a system and which activate /modify a process |
Iteration | In computer programming, this is a single pass through a set of instructions |
Notation | A system of written symbols or graphics used to represent something in order to aid communication and understanding |
Output | Either an exit or changes which exit a system and which activate or modify a process |
Pattern recognition | Finding similarities and patterns in order to solve complex problems more efficiently |
Selection | A decision within a computer program when the program decides to move on based on the results of an event |
Sequence | In computer programming, this is a set of actions that follow on one |
Programming language | A language used by a programmer to write a piece of software. There are many programming languages |
Serial search | A simple method of searching, in which the search moves from one item to next in sequence, until either a match is found or end of the data is reached with no match found |
Specification | A statement that tells the designer exactly what the product has to do and what the design requirements are |
Abstraction | The process of separating and filtering out ideas and specific details that are not needed in order to concentrate on those that are needed |
Data type | The format in which a variable or constant holds data, such as 'integer' or 'string' |
Design criteria | Principles and standard that designers should meet in designing a system |
Flowchart | A diagram that shows a process, made up of boxes representing |
Algorithm | A sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task in computing. Algorithms are needed to design computer programs |
Condition | In computing. This is a statement or sum that is either true or false. A computation depends on whether a condition equates to true or false |
Counter | A device which stores (and/or displays) the number of times a particular event or process has occurred |
Database | A system designed to store data in an organised way, making to search for the information you need |
Bubble sort | A sorting algorithm that repeatedly passes through a list to be sorted, comparing and swapping items that are in the wrong order |
Data | Units of information. In computing there can be different data types including integers, characters, and Boolean. Data is often acted on by instructions |
Decomposition | The breaking down of a system into smaller parts that is easier to search for the information you need |
Bucket sort | A sorting algorithm that separates data into different collections, called buckets, which are filled with data and then sorted |
Binary search | A faster method of searching, in which data being searched is halved with every step |
Computation thinking | A problem-solving method using computer science techniques, where possible solutions are developed and presented in |
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