voc_u2

Question 1

Code

Answer 1

A term used to describe text that is written using the protocol of a particular language by a computer programmer.

Question 2

Programming

Answer 2

Writing code (a set of instructions) to be interpreted and executed by a computer or another electronic device.

Question 3

Routine

Answer 3

Code called and executed anywhere in a program. Also referred to as a function, procedure, method and subprogram.

Question 4

Trackpad

Answer 4

= touchpad. A special area on a laptop or other computer that you touch in order to move the cursor or give an instruction.

Question 5

Novice

Answer 5

Someone who is not experienced in a job or situation.

Question 6

To run a program

Answer 6

To execute a program.

Question 7

Debugging

Answer 7

Removing the bugs or mistakes from a program.

Question 8

Define (a function)

Answer 8

Figure out the details of the problems that you are trying to solve.

Question 9

Input

Answer 9

Something that is put into a system.

Question 10

Algorithm

Answer 10

A set of mathematical instructions that, especially if given to a computer, will help to calculate an answer to a problem.

Question 11

Iteration

Answer 11

A technique to sequence through a block of code repeatedly until a specific condition either exists or no longer exists.

Question 12

Parentheses

Answer 12

Symbols that are put around a word or phrase (UK: brackets)

Question 13

Decomposition

Answer 13

To break the code into smaller chunks.

Question 14

To execute

Answer 14

To make a computer program or instruction work.

Question 15

Bridge code

Answer 15

Refers to a system that maps the runtime behavior of different programming languages so they can share common resources. Thus, you can translate data and state across the two sides of the bridge.

Question 16

Library

Answer 16

Refers to a collection of files, programs, routines, scripts or functions that can be referenced in the programming code.

Question 17

Contributor

Answer 17

A person/company that gives support to help another person/company achieve its goals.

Question 18

Module

Answer 18

A discrete piece of code which can be independently created and maintained to be used in different systems.

Question 19

Syntax

Answer 19

The use of character structures that a computer can interpret.

Question 20

Ecosystem

Answer 20

A collection of software projects, which are developed and co-evolve in the same environment.

Question 21

Prototype

Answer 21

An early version of a product not yet manufactured or released.

Question 22

Test bench

Answer 22

An environment used to verify the correctness or soundness of a design or model.

Question 23

Stub

Answer 23

A temporary placeholder for a function that will be implemented at a later time.

Question 24

Motion

Answer 24

The name given to a proposal when it is being discussed at a meeting. It must have a proposer and be seconded before being put to a vote.

Question 25

Seconder

Answer 25

One who supports the proposer of a motion or proposal.

Question 26

Mover

Answer 26

One who speaks on behalf of a motion.

Question 27

Opposer

Answer 27

One who speaks against a motion.

Question 28

Dropped motion

Answer 28

This is a motion that is not seconded and is therefore dropped from the discussion.

Question 29

Amendment

Answer 29

A proposal to modify or alter a motion. It must be proposed and seconded and any amended motion must be voted on first. If the amendment is rejected, voting takes place on the original motion.

Question 30

Resolution

Answer 30

A motion which has been carried (according to the voting procedure in operation)

Question 31

AOB

Answer 31

Any Other Business – either items left over from a previous meeting, or items discussed after the main business of a meeting.

Question 32

Chair(person)

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The person who is in charge of a meeting.

Question 33

To adjourn

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To have a pause or rest during a formal meeting.

Question 34

Edge case

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A problem or situation, especially in computer programming, that only happens at the highest or lowest end of a range of possible values or in extreme situations.

Question 35

Hotfix

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A small piece of code developed to correct a major software bug or fault and released as quickly as possible.

Question 36

Patch

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A small computer program that can be added to an existing program in order to make the existing program work as it should.

Question 37

Plug-in

Answer 37

A small computer program that makes a larger one work faster or have more features.

Question 38

Abandonware

Answer 38

Software that is no longer produced or supported by the company that originally made it.

Question 39

To allocate

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To designate or reserve a resource for a specific use.

Question 40

Array

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Group of related data values that are grouped together.

Question 41

Automated unit testing

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A method of testing software. Units (small sections) of the code are rigorously checked to ensure they work correctly.

Question 42

Concurrency

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The occurrence of multiple events within overlapping time frames, but not simultaneously.

Question 43

Obfuscation

Answer 43

Code or instructions that are purposely complicated to help conceal what the code performs. A programmer may do this to help prevent the program from being modified, stolen or prevent a program from reading the code and understanding its true/malicious intentions

Question 44

Run time

Answer 44

Describes the time when a program is actually running on a computer.