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MobleCSP 2.1
Unit 2 Lesson 2 vocabulary (includes Blown to bits Chapter 1)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| computational artifact | an object created by a human being that involves the use of computation in some way, for example a mobile app or a web page. |
| event-driven programming | a programming approach whereby the program's behavior is controlled by writing code that responds to various events that occur, such as Button clicks. |
| hardware | the large and small physical components that make up a computers such as the computer's keyboard or its processor. |
| software | the computer programs that make up a computer system such as the mobile apps we will be creating in this course. |
| Abstraction | a simplified and general representation of some complex object or process. One example --used in computer programming -- would be a Google map. |
| binary number | a number written in the binary system, a system that uses only two digits, 0s and 1s. |
| bit | short for binary digit |
| blacklist | in internet terminology, a generic term for a list of email addresses or IP addresses that are origination with known spammers |
| character | any symbol that requires one byte of storage |
| cyberspace | a metaphor for describing the non-physical terrain created by computer systems |
| data | data is distinct information that is formatted in a special way. Data exists in a variety of forms, like text on paper or bytes stored in electronic memory |
| data center | are physical or virtual infrastructures used by enterprises to house computer, server and networking systems and components for the company’s IT (information technology) needs |
| data network | a telecommunications network which allows computers to exchange data |
| disk drive | a randomly addressable and rewritable storage device |
| intellectual property | refers to any property that is created using original thought. Traditional intellectual property include patents, copyrights, and trademarks. |
| Moore's Law | The number of transistors per square inch on integrated circuits has doubled every year since the integrated circuit was invented. |
| network | a group of two or more computer systems linked together |
| processor | short for microprocessor or CPU |
| social networking | a social structure made of nodes that are generally individuals or organizations. A social network represents relationships and flows between people, groups, organizations, animals, computers, or other information/knowledge processing entities |
| whitelist | a generic name for a list of email address or IP addresses that are considered to be spam free |
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