CODE Unit 1 Lessons 1-7 Vocab

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Representing info with two options

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binary

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A contraction of 'Binary Digit'; the basic unit of info in a computer, represented as 0 or 1.

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bit

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Rules for data exchange between devices

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protocol

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Bits processed per time unit, e.g., 8 bits/sec

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bit rate

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Preliminary sketch of an idea or model for something new; original drawing for creation.

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prototype

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Time for a bit to travel from its receiver

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latency

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New or improved idea, device, product, etc.

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innovation

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Transmission capacity measured by bit rate

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bandwidth

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Simplified representation of complex things, hiding details to manage complexity and focus on relevant concepts.

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Abstraction

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange; universally recognized raw text format for computers.

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ASCII