PLTW Computer Science Principles Flashcard

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What are the four main data types in programming? Options: character, double, boolean, array; integer, double, string, boolean; integer, float, character, boolean; integer, float, string, boolean

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integer, float, string, boolean

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What is an algorithm?

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A step-by-step procedure or a set of rules for solving a specific problem or accomplishing a specific task.

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Name three popular programming languages.

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Python, Java, JavaScript

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What is computational thinking?

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A problem-solving process that involves breaking down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts and using algorithms and logical reasoning to solve them.

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What is data analysis?

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The process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to discover useful information.

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Which data type is used to store whole numbers in programming?

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integer

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What is the process of solving a problem step by step called?

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algorithm

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Which programming language is commonly used for web development?

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JavaScript

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What are the key components of computational thinking?

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decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design

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What techniques are used in data analysis? Options: Data storage, data retrieval, data encryption; Data sorting, data filtering, data aggregation; Data cleaning, data transformation, data visualization, statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining; Data modeling, data validation, data sampling

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Data cleaning, data transformation, data visualization, statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining.