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CS Vocab 1.1-1.6

TermDefinition
Coding is a tool we use to do computer science
Computer Science The study of the principles and use of computers
Integrated Development Enviorment how computers read code
compiler is a software that helps read code for the computer, a translate
String ”hello”
integer 1,5,6,8
float 0.0,1.9.2.2
OS operating system
Computer an electronic device consisting of hardware and software
hardware the physical machine; anything you can touch
Input The user sends information to the computer
Main Memory Short-term memory; temporary power off; all information is lost
program Instructions that a computer follows, written in code.
Secondary Memory Long Term memory, storage
software programs that run on hardware
CPU Central Processing unit - caries out program instructions
Power Supply The component that converts electricity from the wall into the specific power used by the computer
Motherboard The main circuit board that connects all parts of the computer together so they can communicate
CPU Cooler A combination of a metal heat sink and a fan used to keep the CPU from overheating
Memory (RAM) High-speed, short-term storage used for apps and data currently in use. It wipes clean when the power is off
Video Card A dedicated processor used to handle graphics, images, and video output to the monitor
Hard Drive The long-term storage where your files, photos, and software are kept permanently
Sound Card The hardware responsible for processing audio, allowing you to hear sound through speakers or record via a microphone
Comment Notes in computer code for the programmer — the computer ignores them marked with #
Output What the computer represents to the user
Escape Sequences Special characters marked with the \
\n new line
\t tab
\” prints a quote
\’ Prints a single quote
\\ prints a slash
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