IB Glossary - C Word Scramble
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cable | Wire or glass fiber used to connect computers over a network. Copper (coaxial and twisted pair) and glass fiber (fiber optic cable) are the most common. |
cache | Part of the main store that is between main memory and the processor. It holds a copy of data and instructions that are likely to be used next by the processor and is hence faster than main memory. |
character set | A finite set of different characters that is complete for a given purpose, for example, the 128 ASCII characters. |
check digit | A digit added to numerical data that can be recalculated and hence used to check data integrity after input, transmission and so on. |
check sum | A sum generated using individual digits of a number and employed as an error-checking device. |
class | Combination of data and operations that can be performed on that data. |
client | desktop computer or terminal used to access a computer-based system. |
client-server | A network architecture in which a system is divided between server tasks performed on the instructions received from clients, requesting information. |
collection | A class designed to hold objects (referred to in the syllabus as data structure). |
compiler | A program that translates a source program into machine code that can be converted into an executable program (an object program). |
computer-assisted software engineering | The automation of well-defined methodologies that are used in the development and maintenance of products. |
computer architecture | The logical structure and functional characteristics of a computer, including the interrelationships among its hardware and software components. |
computer program | A sequence of instructions suitable for processing by a computer. |
constructor method | A method with the same name as the class that initializes the instance variables of an object of the class when the object is instantiated. |
CRC cards | Class, responsibility, collaboration cards. A design tool for classes that lists a class's name, its responsibilities and the classes with which it collaborates on an index card. |
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