Middle School Computer Science Vocabulary Review

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Select the definition below that best defines "pseudocode".

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the distinct steps of an algorithm in a way that’s easy for anyone with basic programming knowledge to understand

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A system that connects two or more devices is known as a _______ .

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network

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What word below is described as a specific way of organizing data in a specialized format on a computer so that the information can be organized, processed, stored, and retrieved quickly and effectively?

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data structures

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The process of withdrawing or removing details to highlight essential properties is considered (a/an).

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abstraction

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A list of steps to finish a task; a set of instructions that can be performed with or without a computer is best described as (a/an) ______________.

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algorithm

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Which term below is defined as, a technique that uses visual representations to help people understand and interpret data?

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visualization