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Comp Sci Vocab
Semester Exam Vocabulary - Computer Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| OS - operating system | A computer's basic set of instruction that provides the basis for other programs to run. |
| Bug | An error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected. |
| Programming Language | A language that is used to give instructions to a computer. |
| Branch | A point in a program where two different options are available to choose from. |
| Data | Information, such as text, symbols, and numerical values. |
| Float | A number with a decimal in it. |
| Debugging | Finding and fixing errors in programs. |
| Algortihm | A set of step-by-step instructions that describes how to perform a particular task. |
| Parameter | An extra piece of information that you pass to the function to customize it for a specific need. |
| Operator | A symbol that performs a specific function: for example, +(add) or - (subtract). |
| Binary | A way of representing information using only two options. |
| Boolean Expression | A question with only two possible answers, such as "True" and "False". |
| Output | Data produced by a computer program and viewed by the user. |
| Module | A section of code that performs a single part of an overall program. |
| Call | To use a function in a program. |
| Program | A set of instructions that a computer follows in order to complete a task. |
| Function | A piece of code that does part of a larger task. |
| Integer | A whole number, positive or negative, that does not contain a decimal point and that is not written as a fraction. |
| Code Block | Code that belongs together, often inside a branch or loop. |
| Loop | Part of a program that repeats itself, to prevent the need for the same piece of code to be typed out multiple times. |
| Computer Science | Using the power of computers to solve problems. |
| Digital Citizen | Someone who acts safely, responsibly, and respectfully online. |
| Variable | A placeholder for a piece of information that can change. |
| String | A series of characters (numbers, letters, or symbols). |
| Run | The command to start a program. |
| URL | A web address. |
| Index Number | A number assigned to an item in a list. |
| Input | Data that is entered into a computer; for example from a mouse, keyboard, or microphone. |
| Expression | A piece of code that has a value, such as 3 + 5. |
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