PLTW CSIM 1.3

Front

An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task.

Back

Algorithm

Front

A set of instructions that a computer executes to achieve a particular objective.

Back

Program

Front

A semiconductor diode that emits light when conducting current.

Back

LED

Front

A drag-and-drop programming environment where code blocks snap together to form a program.

Back

block-based programming

Front

On a flowchart the oval symbol's purpose tells the __.

Back

beginning and end points

Front

On a flowchart the rhombus symbol's purpose is ___

Back

yes/no or true or false questions

Front

On a flowchart the rectangle symbol's purpose is the ___

Back

actions

Front

On a flowchart the arrow symbol's purpose is to ___

Back

connect the symbols to show the direction of flow of action

Front

A simulator that imitates a program or events.

Back

emulator

Front

"ms" stands for?

Back

millisecond