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CSIM 17-18 Lesson 1 Quiz
Term | Definition |
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Computer Science | The science of creating artifacts and solving problems using the help of a computer. |
Microcontroller | A small computer that has a processor, memory, and programmable inputs and outputs. ex: MicroBit |
Algorithmic Thinking | The process of solving problems using a series of steps. |
Algorithm | An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task. EX: a recipe |
Flowchart | A diagram that represents an algorithm and uses geometric symbols connected by arrows to show the direction of the flow of action. |
Conditional Statements | A command that performs different actions depending on whether a condition is true or false. |
LED | Light Emitting Diode - emits light when conducting current. |
Iterations | Repeating a process to get results closer and closer to the goal. AKA: tries or trials |
Bug | A flaw in a computer program that causes the program to produce an incorrect result or behavior |
Debug | To identify bugs or errors in computer hardware or programs and fix them |
Code Trace | A method to analyze and record information about a program's execution |
Drawers | Where blocks of code are stored in the MakeCode.org environment |
LED Grid coordinates 0, 0 are located here | Upper left corner of the LED Grid |
test chunks or parts of the program when code tracing | to isolate errors in code |
comments | notes added throughout a program to make it easier to communicate about the program with others and isolate any bugs. |