Computer Science Concepts

Front

Information that goes into a system such as resources, information, or signals in order to achieve a result.

Back

input

Front

A way of coding with a partner where one person writes the code (driver) and the other person checks and guides (navigator).

Back

pair programming

Front

The person in pair programming who types or writes the code and explains it to the navigator.

Back

driver

Front

The person in pair programming who reviews the code and gives feedback.

Back

navigator

Front

A device that responds to a physical stimulus like light, sound, pressure, motion, temperature, or movement and sends that information to a system.

Back

sensor

Front

Commands in code that make something happen only if certain conditions are true (like “if-then” rules).

Back

conditional statements

Front

An instrument or tool that senses the direction (North, South, East, West).

Back

compass

Front

An instrument or sensor that detects movement acceleration and the way something tilts or moves.

Back

accelerometer

Front

Data represented by “yes” or “no.”

Back

digital

Front

Information or data that’s continuous and can change smoothly, like the level of light or sound.

Back

analog