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CSIM 1 Vocab Terms
CSIM Lesson 1 Vocab Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Algorithm | An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task. |
| Algorithmic Thinking | The process of solving problems using a series of steps. |
| Anomaly | Something unexpected that happens while a program is running. |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Antenna | An antenna used to create a personal area network that uses low energy to power Bluetooth wireless technology. |
| Bug | A flaw in a computer program that causes the program to produce an incorrect result or behavior. |
| Code Trace | A method to analyze and record information about a program's execution. |
| Compiler | A program that translates instructions or code into a language that can be read and understood by a computer. |
| Computer Science | The science of creating solutions and solving programs using the help of computers. Some of the areas of focus include software engineering, programming, data analysis, algorithms, graphics, and animations. |
| Computer Scientists | Scientists who apply their knowledge of computation to creating solutions for using a computer system. |
| Conditional Statement | A command that performs different actions depending on whether a condition is true or false. |
| Debug | The attempt to find and fix errors in computer hardware or programs. |
| Emoji | A small image used to express an idea or emotion in digital communication. |
| Execute | To carry out or put in effect. |
| Flowchart | A diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow ,or process, and uses geometric symbols connected by arrows to show direction of the flow or the action |
| Input | Something put into a system, such as resources, information, or signals in order to achieve a result. |
| Interference | An interruption or break in a signal or transmission from one device to another. |
| Iterative (design) | Repeating process steps to continuously improve a work product. |
| Light- Emitting Diode (LED) | A semiconductor diode that emits light when conducted current. |
| Microcontroller | A small computer or a single integrated circuit containing a processor, memory, and programmable inputs and outputs. |
| Output | The result of the operation of a system. Example - a computer output could be information or signals produce or delivered. |
| Physical Computing | Building interactive physical systems using software and Hardware that can send and respond to the analog world. |
| Problem Decomposition | To break a problem down into smaller pieces. |
| Processor | A trip that processes information and data from input and delivers information or data as an output. |
| Program | A set of instructions that a computer executes to achieve a particular objective. |