Python

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What is an algorithm?

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A general process for solving a category of problems.

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What does compile mean?

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To translate a program written in a high-level language into a low-level language all at once, in preparation for later execution.

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What is a high level language?

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A programming language like Python that is designed to be easy for humans to read and write.

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What is a low level language?

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A programming language that is designed to be easy for a computer to execute; also called “machine language” or “assembly language.”

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What is a semantic error?

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An error in a program that makes it do something other than what the programmer intended.

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What does the print statement do?

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It is instruction that causes the Python interpreter to display a value on the screen.

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What is a floating-point number?

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A type that represents numbers with fractional parts.

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What is a string?

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A type that represents sequences of characters.

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What is a key word in Python code?

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A reserved word that is used by the compiler to parse a program

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What is a variable?

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A name that refers to a value.