Spellings 12 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
A language independent description of the steps of an algorithm
A
Pseudocode
1
Q
A value held in RAM that can change whilst the program is running
A
Variable
2
Q
A value that cannot change whilst the program is running
A
Constant
3
Q
Group name given to mathematical processes such as adding or subtracting
A
Operator
4
Q
Giving a variable or constant a value
A
Assignment
5
Q
Executing one instruction after another, one by one
A
Sequence
6
Q
A program Branch depending on a condition
A
Selection
7
Q
Repeating code in a loop which can be controlled either with a counter (FOR loop) or a condition (WHILE loop)
A
Iteration
8
Q
Eight bits
A
Byte
9
Q
Base 16 counting system used in computing which is easier for humans to use than binary
A
Hexadecimal
