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vocab 4.0
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |