voc_u2_rev

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

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Code

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

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Programming

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Code called and executed anywhere in a program.

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Routine also referred to as a function, procedure, method and subprogram

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

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Trackpad

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Someone who is not experienced in a job or situation.

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Novice

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To execute a program.

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To run a program

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Removing the bugs or mistakes from a program.

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Debugging

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

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Define (a function)

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Something that is put into a system.

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Input

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

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Algorithm

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

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Iteration

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

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Parentheses

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To break the code into smaller chunks.

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Decomposition

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To make a computer program or instruction work.

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To execute

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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.

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Bridge code

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

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Library

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

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Contributor

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

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Module

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The use of character structures that a computer can interpret.

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Syntax

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

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Ecosystem

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

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Prototype

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

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Test bench

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

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Stub

Question 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.

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Motion

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One who supports the proposer of a motion or proposal.

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Seconder

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One who speaks on behalf of a motion.

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Mover

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One who speaks against a motion.

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Opposer

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

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Dropped motion

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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.

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Amendment

Question 30

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

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Resolution

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Either items left over from a previous meeting, or items discussed after the main business of a meeting.

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AOB (Any Other Business)

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The person who is in charge of a meeting.

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Chair(person)

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To have a pause or rest during a formal meeting.

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To adjourn

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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.

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Edge case

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

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Hotfix

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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.

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Patch

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

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Plug-in

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

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Abandonware

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To designate or reserve a resource for a specific use.

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To allocate

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Group of related data values that are grouped together.

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Array

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

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Automated unit testing

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

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Concurrency

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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

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Obfuscation

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

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Run time