AP CSP Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a Boolean?

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A data type that can have one of two possible values: true or false.

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What is a conditional statement?

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A programming construct that allows the execution of different code blocks based on a specified condition.

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What is abstraction?

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A concept in computer science where complex systems are simplified by focusing on the essential details and hiding unnecessary complexities.

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What is a variable?

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A named storage location in a computer's memory that can hold a value.

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What is a loop?

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A loop is a programming construct that allows a set of instructions to be repeated multiple times until a certain condition is met.

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What is an algorithm?

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A set of instructions designed to perform a specific task.

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What is a function?

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A block of code that performs a specific task

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What is a parameter?

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A variable in a function definition.

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What is an array?

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A data structure that stores a collection of elements of the same type.

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What is a string?

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A sequence of characters used to represent text.