Computing flashcards

Frage	Antworten
What is the definition of Abstraction?	Filtering out unwanted information that is not needed.
Definition of Algorithm	A sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task in computing
Binary search?	A faster method of searching.Halved with every step
Bubble sort?	Sorting algorithm. Repeatedly passes through a list of data. Swapping data side by side.
Bucket sort?	Sorted into separate collections of data,called buckets. Once put into collections, the data is sorted in order.
Computational thinking	Solving methods using computing techniques, solutions are presented in a way that is understand by
Condition	Statement or sum that is either true or false.
Counter	A device which stores the number of times a particular event or process has occured
Criteria	A set of rules/condition that has to be met
Data	units of information.
Data type	The format in which a variable or constant holds data such as integer or string
Database	A system which holds data
Decompostion	Breaking down of a problem
Design criteria	principles and standards that designers should meet when designing a system
Flowchart	A diagram that represents a process through inputs and decisions etc.
Inputs	entries or changes into a system,
Instruction	Single action that can be performed by a computer processor
Keyword	An important word
Loop	A method used in programming to repeat a set of instructions
Notation	A system of written symbols or graphics used to represent something in order to aid communication or understanding
Output	Either an exit or changes which exits a system.
Pattern recognition	Finding similarities and patterns in order to solve complex systems
Program	Sequence of instructions for a computer
Programming	The process of writing a computer software
Programming language	A language used by a programmer to write a piece of software. There are many programming languages.
Pseudocode	A method of writing a set of instructions program using plain english
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 from another
Serial search	A simple method of searching.Search moves from one item to the next in sequence.
Sorted	When things are put into order
Specification	A statement that tells the designers exactly what the product had to do and what the design requirements are
Syntax	Rules governing how to write statements in a programming language
Variable	Ina computer program,this is a memory location where values are stored

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