Comp Science vocab words

Question 1

a directive to a computer program to perform a specific task

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command

Question 2

“self contained” modules of code that accomplish a specific task

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functions

Question 3

tells a program to execute an action depending on whether a condition is true or false

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Conditional Statement

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a sequence of instruction s that is continually repeated until a certain condition is reached

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loop

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the order in which the computer executes statements in a script

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Control Flow

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a set of instructions that is designed to accomplish a task

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Algorithm

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the process of repeating a set of instructions or steps multiple times

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Iteration

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a systematic process used to locate the cause of a fault in a computer system and correct the relevant hardware and software issues

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Troubleshooting

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a graphical representation of an algorithm or a process within the computer science realm

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Flow Chart

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a set of system properties that must be present for an exploit to be successful in the field of computer science

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Preconditions

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a condition or predicate that must always be true just after the execution of some section of code or after an operation in a formal specification

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Postconditions

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a single group of related data within a table

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Row

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a collection of cells aligned vertically in a table

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Column

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the process of finding and fixing errors or bugs in the source code of any software

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Debugging

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breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller parts that are more manageable and easier to understand

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Decomposition

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a detailed yet readable description of what a computer program or algorithm should do

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Pseudocode

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the legal protection for software, which gives the creator exclusive rights to their work

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Copyright

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a method of inquiry in artificial intelligence (AI) for determining whether or not a computer is capable of thinking like a human being

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Turing Test

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In computer science, privacy is the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. It also refers to the freedom from intrusion into an individual’s private life

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Privacy

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a computer system’s ability to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI can include systems that learn and improve over time.

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Artificial Intelligence

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a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task or solve a problem

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Algorithm

Question 22

the process of creating and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and application programming interfaces (APIs) that power a website or web application

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Back End Web Developer

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used to grant permissions for the use of copyrighted software and other creative works

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Creative Commons

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a language used to define the visual presentation of web pages, particularly when using HTML or XHTML.

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CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

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a mechanism for grouping and styling multiple HTML elements with the same or similar visual attributes

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CSS Class

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a pattern that identifies specific HTML elements within a web page for applying styles

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CSS Selector

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a unit of digital data that is equal to about 1 trillion bytes

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Terabyte

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Read-Only Memory

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ROM

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Red, Green, Blue

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RGB

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Random Access Memory

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RAM

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the actions a computer takes to interpret, manipulate, and transform data into usable information, or the execution of a program

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Processing

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the logic circuitry that executes instructions and processes data to perform computations and control the computer's operations

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Processor

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the fundamental software that manages a computer's hardware and software resources, providing essential services for computer programs

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Operating System

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a unit of data capacity that is equal to 1,000,000 bytes in decimal notation (base 10) or 1,048,576 bytes in binary notation (base 2)

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Megabyte

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a unit of digital information storage, commonly abbreviated as "KB." It represents approximately 1,000 bytes

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Kilobyte

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the data or instructions a computer receives for processing

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Input

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a unit of measurement that represents frequency, specifically cycles per second.

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Hertz

Question 38

the speed at which a processor's clock operates, which is measured in cycles per second

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Gigahertz

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a method of inquiry in artificial intelligence (AI) for determining whether or not a computer is capable of thinking like a human being.

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Turing Test

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an algorithm that arranges a list of elements into a specific order, most commonly numerical or lexicographical (alphabetical) order, and can be either ascending or descending

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Sorting Algorithm

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In computer science, privacy refers to the protection of individuals' personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse in digital environments. It encompasses the ability of individuals to control their data and how it's used, including the right to decide what information is shared with whom and for what purpose

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Privacy

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the smallest unit of a digital image or display

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Pixel

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the information that a computer or device produces and sends to the user or another device

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Output

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a method for finding a specific element within a list by examining each element one by one, from the beginning to the end, until a match is found

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Linear Search

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the trail of data left behind by an individual or organization when using the internet or digital devices

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Digital Footprint

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the base-10 number system, which uses the digits 0 through 9 to represent numeric values

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Decimal

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an efficient algorithm for finding the position of a target value within a sorted array

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Binary Search

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a number system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1

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Binary

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a systematic error or unfairness in the way a system produces results

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Bias

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Automation in computer science refers to the use of technology to perform tasks with reduced human intervention, particularly those that are repetitive, predictable, or time-consuming. It involves creating systems, software, or processes that can execute a series of actions automatically, without requiring a human to manually initiate or oversee each step.

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Automation

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the process of adding to or improving something, often in the context of data or software

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Augmentation

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange

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ASCII