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vocab 4.0
Term | Definition |
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Algorithm | A set of steps that outline how to solve a problem |
Compound Boolean expression | More than one Boolean expression determines whether the condition is True or false |
Conditional control structure | see Decision structure |
counter | A variable used to store a value that is updated by a constant value |
Decision structure | A statement that uses a condition to determine which set of statements to execute |
Lifetime | The duration in which a declared variable exists in memory |
Logical operators | Operators (And, or, and Not) that may be used to form a Boolean expression |
Message box | A predefined dialog box that displays a message for the user |
Nested statements | One or more statements within a statement |
Pseudocode | An algorithm written in both English and program code |
Pseudorandom | Not truly random, but like random |
Relational operators | Operators(=,<,<=, >,>=, and <>) that can be used to form a Boolean expression |
static variable | A variable with a local scope but a lifetime the duration of the program |
Truth table | Shows the possible outcomes of compound Boolean expressions |
Update | To increment a counter variable |