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2.3 Vocabs
CSIM 2.3 Get Connected – Vocabulary Terms List
Term | Definition |
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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 SEQUENCES 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 TRUE OR 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 PACKETS |
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 NETWORKS 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 |