Computing flashcards

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for year 8 Michaelmas exams
Sachin Othendee
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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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