1 - Basic Terminology

Question 1

ARMA Basic Scripting Outline

Answer 1

https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Introduction_to_Arma_Scripting

Question 2

This defines the variables data may contain.

Answer 2

Data type.

Question 3

An explicit specification of how to solve a class of problems. Can perform calculation, data processing and automated reasoning tasks.

Answer 3

Algorithm

Question 4

Reads your code from a script file and translates it into instructions for you to achieve your desired outcome/effect in the game.

Answer 4

Interpreter

Question 5

Statements which are used to control execution flow in the scripts. They are sequences of scripting code which help to control complex procedures.

Answer 5

Control Structures

Question 6

Status Quo Function

Answer 6

A syntax (structure) for controlling a script.

Question 7

A chunk of code grouped together in a seperate textfile. This code does a specific task handled by the game engine.

Answer 7

script

Question 8

The core program of the game which reads and executes your scripting commands at run time.

Answer 8

Game engine

Question 9

something defined in code which carries out an instruction or set of instructions and may or may not have inputs and outputs.

Answer 9

Function

Question 10

Base commands each programming language is built on. They provide ability to perform basic mathematical and logical operations.

Answer 10

Operators