CSP Vocab Practice 1

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Term for lists or arrays used in programming.

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abstract data types (ADTs)

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Removal of details in a program to improve focus or solve a problem is called

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abstraction

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Step-by-step instructions by a program to solve a computational problem.

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algorithm

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Character encoding scheme for translating characters to numbers.

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

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Hides browsing history and blocks tracking cookies.

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anonymity software

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This program works on PCs or networks to prevent viruses.

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antivirus software

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Action of adding an element to the end of a list or array.

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append

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Value assigned to a named memory location in a program.

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assignment

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Step in encryption verifying recipient's identity.

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authentication

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Search algorithm that halves the set to find a target in an ordered set.

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binary search