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Coding
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Input | Information or signals put into a computer system |
| Sensor | A mechanical device that transfers signals to a control instrument or output device |
| Compass | An instrument used for determining direction |
| Accelerometer | An instrument used to measure acceleration |
| Digital | Data represented as either yes/no or true/false |
| Analog | Data that ranges on a continuous scale |
| Actuator | A type of motor or servo that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or components |
| Syrvo | An output device that controls precise position or speed |
| Iteration | Repeating a process to yield results successively closer to the goal |
| Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) antenna | An antenna used to create a personal area network that uses low energy to power Bluetooth wireless technology |
| 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 for Boolean are True 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 packets |
| Processor | A chip that processes information and data from input and delivers information or data as an output |
| Computation | Any type of calculation that follows a well-defined process like an algorithm |
| Runtime | The period when a program is running. Runtime 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 information |