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CSP Unit 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bit | The smallest unit of digital data; either a 0 or a 1. |
| Binary | A number system that uses only 0s and 1s. |
| Byte | A group of 8 bits. |
| Digital Data | Information stored and processed by computers. |
| Abstraction | A simplified way of representing complex information by focusing on important details. |
| Data Representation | The way information is stored using bits. |
| Character | A letter, number, symbol, or space represented digitally. |
| Encoding | Converting information into a form that a computer can store or process. |
| ASCII | A system that represents characters using numeric codes. |
| Unicode | A character-encoding system that represents characters from many languages and symbol sets. |
| Number Representation | The way numbers are stored digitally using binary. |
| Pixel | The smallest individual element of a digital image. |
| Resolution | The amount of detail in a digital image, often based on the number of pixels. |
| Data | Information that a computer can store, process, or analyze. |
| Data Processing | Using a computer to organize, calculate, change, or analyze data. |
| Information | Data that has been processed or organized to give it meaning. |
| Insight | Understanding gained by analyzing data or information. |
| Algorithm | A step-by-step process for solving a problem or completing a task. |
| Computer Program | A set of coded instructions that tells a computer what to do. |
| Programming Language | A language used to write instructions for a computer. |
| Code | A language used to write instructions for a computer. |
| Input | Data or information entered into a computer program. |
| Output | Information or results produced by a computer program. |
| Variable | A named location used to store data in a program. |
| Computational Artifact | A digital product created using computing, such as a program, image, visualization, or music. |
| Vizualization | A visual representation of data, such as a chart, graph, or diagram. |
| Human Intention | What a person wants a computer or program to accomplish. |
| Debugging | Finding and fixing errors in a program. |
| Development | The process of planning, creating, testing, and improving a program. |
| Decomposition | Breaking a large problem into smaller, more manageable parts. |