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Unit 1 Vocabulary
Computer Science
Question | Answer |
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The science of creating artifacts and solving problems using the help of a computer. Some of the areas of focus include software engineering, programming, data analysis, algorithms, graphics, and animation | Computer Science |
A small computer on a single integrated circuit containing a processor, memory, and programmable inputs and outputs. | Microcontroller |
A chip that processes information and data from input and delivers information or data as an output. | Processor |
An antenna used to create a personal area network that uses low energy to power Bluetooth wireless technology. | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) antenna |
Information or signals put into a computer system. | Input |
Information or signals produced or delivered by a computer system. | Output |
An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task. | Algorithm |
A diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow, or process, and uses geometric symbols connected by arrows to show the direction of the flow of action. | Flowchart |
To break a problem down into smaller pieces. | Decompose |
A command that performs different actions depending on whether a condition is true or false. | Conditional Statement |
A set of instructions that a computer executes to achieve a particular objective. | Program |
A semiconductor diode that emits light when conducting current. | Light-emitting diode (LED) |
Repeating a process to yield results successively closer to the goal. | Iteration |