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What does a flow chart represent?

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A flow chart represents an algorithm, showing each step in a diagram.

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What shape is used to indicate the start or end of a flow chart?

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A rounded rectangle shape is used to indicate the start or end.

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What do connectors in a flow chart represent?

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Connectors are arrows that show the order in which the flow chart should be followed.

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What shape is used for input or output in a flow chart?

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A parallelogram is used for input (info from user) or output (info to user).

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What does a diamond shape represent in a flow chart?

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A diamond shows a decision or choice to be made after considering options.

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What is a variable in programming?

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A variable is a container that stores a piece of data in your program.

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What is an input variable?

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An input variable asks for information from the user.

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What are operators in programming?

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Operators are symbols that tell the program to perform certain actions.

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What are arithmetical operators?

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Arithmetical operators are used for calculations, such as plus and minus.

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What are comparison operators?

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Comparison operators are used to compare numbers, such as greater than or less than.

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What is a procedure in programming?

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A procedure is a small section of code that is used multiple times.

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What is interaction in programming?

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Interaction occurs when one part of a program changes or affects another.

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What is a database?

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A database is made up of records and fields.

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What is a spreadsheet?

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A spreadsheet is a document split into a large grid that stores data and performs complex calculations.

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What is a cell in a spreadsheet?

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A cell is each box in a grid.

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What is a cell reference?

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A cell reference is the address of a cell, made up of a letter and a number.

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What is a formula in a spreadsheet?

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A formula is a set of instructions to perform a calculation.

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What is a function in a spreadsheet?

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A function is a subroutine that contains a hidden formula.

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What is an attribute in a database?

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An attribute is data found in a field.

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What is a field in a database?

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A field is a category of data in a record.

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What is a record in a database?

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A record is an occurrence in a database made of different fields.

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What are data types?

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Data types refer to the way data is presented.

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number only.

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What is text in data types?

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Text refers to words only.

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What is a character in data types?
A character is a single letter, number, or symbol.
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What is a string in data types?
A string is more than one character joined together.
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What is a server?
A server is a network device that serves other devices on the network.
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What is streaming?
Streaming is when a video or sound file is played over an Internet connection.
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What is an intranet?
An intranet is a private network available only within an organization.
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What are the two types of data transfer?
Data transfer can be wireless (by radio waves) or wired (by ethernet cables).
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What are radio waves?
Radio waves are a form of energy used to send data such as text and sound.
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What is ethernet?
Ethernet connects router devices in your home network.
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What is a cellular network?
A cellular network is a massive network of communication towers covering almost the whole world.
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How does a mobile phone connect to a cellular network?
A mobile phone connects to the nearest cell tower using radio waves.
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What is satellite navigation (satnav)?
Satnav is a combination of cellular, Internet, and GPS to enable map apps on mobile.
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What is GPS?
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a network of satellites that phones use to track their location.
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What is Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is technology that allows digital devices to communicate wirelessly and access the Internet.
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What is a router?
A router is a networking device that allows users to access the Internet from their service providers.
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What is a packet in data transfer?
A packet is when data sent is split into pieces.
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What is bandwidth?
Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred between two points in a network in a specific amount of time.
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What is network overload?
Network overload occurs when too many devices try to access data at the same time.
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What is a username?
A username is a unique name for each user of a system.
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What is a password?
A password is a string of words, numbers, and characters that you set.
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What does it mean to hack?
To hack means to access something that you’re not allowed to.
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What is a fingerprint scanner used for?
A fingerprint scanner is used to unlock digital devices.
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What is software?
Software is a range of programs you can use on a digital device, made up of code.
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What is hardware?
Hardware refers to the physical parts of a digital device.
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What is a component?
A component is each physical part of a computer and each piece of software.
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What does a graphics card do?
A graphics card enables a computer to display images and pictures on the screen.
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What is a processor?
A processor carries out instructions and performs calculations, known as processing data.
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What is a motherboard?
A motherboard connects all hardware components together.
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What is functionality in a device?
Functionality refers to the range of tasks the device can perform.
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What is speed in computing?
Speed refers to how quickly a computer can process data.
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What is RAM?
RAM (Random Access Memory) stores the program being used by the computer.
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What does it mean to upgrade something?
To upgrade means to improve something or replace it with a better version.
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What is a programming language?
A programming language is a way of writing commands to create a program.
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What is a programming environment?
A programming environment, also called development programming, is used to write and test programs.
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What is digital data?
Digital data is made up of binary digits (zeros and ones).
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What is analog data?
Analog data is continuous data, using waves as signals for light and sound.
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What is clock speed?
Clock speed is the number of calculations a computer completes in a second.
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What are transistors?
Transistors are tiny devices that control the flow of electricity in the CPU.
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What is primary storage?
Primary storage is short-term, volatile memory that is lost when the computer is off.
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What is secondary storage?
Secondary storage is long-term, persistent memory that is saved even when the computer is off.

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