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2.3 CSIM vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| value | A NUMERICAL amount defined in an algebraic equation. |
| variable | - A PLACEHOLDER in a device’s memory that stores a value a program is using. |
| string | - A SEQUENCE of characters (letters, numerals, symbols, and punctuation marks) |
| Boolean | A type of data in computing that a logical expression evaluates to. The only possible values are TURE AND FALSE |
| event handler | A block of code that is triggered when a certain EVENT happens. |
| data packet | A method of transferring DATA by breaking it into small chunks called PACKET |
| computation | Any type of CALCULATION that follows a well-defined process like an algorithm. |
| runtime | The period when a program is RUNNING. Begins when a program is opened (or executed) and ends when the program is closed. |
| Internet of Things (IoT) | The NETWORK of physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and other items that enable these objects to collect and exchange data. |
| smart devices | An electronic device connected to other devices, usually with wireless technology, to EXCHANGE DATA AND INFOMATION |