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CS Unit 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Decomposition | Breaking down a complex problem into smaller parts. |
| Function | A block of code designed to perform a particular task. |
| Keyword | A reserved word that has a specific meaning in the programming language. |
| Parameter/Argument | Input to a function that the function can use to perform tasks and produce output. |
| Return Statement | A statement that allows a function to send back a result to the caller so that it can be used in subsequent operations. |
| Built-in Function | Predefined functions in Python, such as print, type, abs, round, min, and max. |
| Module | A collection of related functions. |
| Library | A collection of related modules. |
| Free rider problem | When someone’s contributions are unfairly exploited. |
| Intellectual property | Legal term for non-physical contributions like designs, songs, or discoveries. |
| Plagiarizing | Using someone else’s work or ideas without proper acknowledgment. |
| Digital creations | Creations made in a digital format, such as software or digital art, which can be easily copied, modified, and shared. |
| Creative Commons | A license that allows creators to communicate which rights they reserve and which they waive for the benefit of recipients or other creators. |
| Open Source | A license that allows software to be freely used, modified, and shared. |
| Open Access | A license that allows free and unrestricted access to and reuse of scholarly research outputs. |
| API (Application Programming Interface) | A set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other, share data, and access services, acting as a digital bridge between them. |