CSIM Unit 1 Vocab Test

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Building interactive physical systems using software and hardware.

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Physical Computing

Front

Instructions a computer executes to achieve a goal.

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Program

Front

Science of creating artifacts and solving problems with computers.

Back

Computer Science

Front

Interruption or break in signal transmission.

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Interference

Front

A small computer on a single integrated circuit with a processor, memory, and I/O.

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Microcontroller

Front

Chip that processes input and delivers output.

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Processor

Front

Info/signals entered into a computer system.

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Input

Front

Info/signals from a computer system.

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Output

Front

Gyroscope in mobile devices for sensing position.

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Accelerometer

Front

Instrument showing magnetic north direction

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Compass