Data that changes discretely through a finite set of possible values.

A process for creating a digital representation of analog data by measuring the analog data at regular intervals called samples.

A process for reducing the number of bits needed to represent something without losing any information. This process is reversible.

A process for reducing the number of bits needed to represent something in which some information is lost or discarded. This process is not reversible.

Intellectual Property

A work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a piece of writing or a design, to which one has rights and for which one may apply for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc.

A collection of public copyright licenses that enable the free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work.

A machine that can run a program, including computers, tablets, servers, routers, and smart sensors.

A group of computing devices and programs working together for a common purpose.

A group of interconnected computing devices capable of sending or receiving data.

The series of connections between computing devices on a network starting with a sender and ending with a receiver.

The maximum amount of data that can be sent in a fixed amount of time, usually measured in bits per second.

An agreed-upon set of rules that specify the behavior of a system.

The unique number assigned to each device on the Internet.

Internet Protocol (IP)

A protocol for sending data across the Internet that assigns unique numbers (IP addresses) to each connected device.

A type of computer that forwards data across a network.

A chunk of data sent over a network. Larger messages are divided into packets that may arrive at the destination in order, out of order, or not at all.

The inclusion of extra components so that a system can continue to work even if individual components fail, for example, by having more than one path between any two connected devices in a network.

Can continue to function even in the event of individual component failures. This is important because elements of complex systems like a computer network fail at unexpected times, often in groups.

HyperText Transfer Protocol - the protocol used for transmitting web pages over the Internet.

Domain Name System (DNS)

The system responsible for translating domain names like example.com into IP addresses.

A computer network consisting of interconnected networks that use standardized, open (nonproprietary) communication protocols.

A linked page, program, and file system.

Differing access to computing devices and the Internet, based on socioeconomic, geographic, or demographic characteristics.

The inputs and outputs that allow a user to interact with a piece of software. User interfaces can include a variety of forms such as buttons, menus, images, text, and graphics.

Data that is sent to a computer for processing by a program. It can come in various forms, such as tactile interaction, audio, visuals, or text.

Any data that is sent from a program to a device. It can come in various forms, such as tactile interaction, audio, visuals, or text.

A command or instruction, sometimes also referred to as a code statement.

A collection of program statements that run one command at a time.

Sequential Programming

Program statements run in order, from top to bottom.

Event Driven Programming

Program statements run when triggered by an event, like a mouse click or key press.

A written description of how a command or piece of code works or was developed.

Program documentation written into the program to be read by people, not affecting how it runs.

A collaborative style where two programmers switch between writing code and planning.

Finding and fixing problems in an algorithm or program.

Steps or phases used to create software, including investigating, designing, prototyping, and testing.

Associated with an action and supplies input data to a program, affecting the flow of execution.

A combination of operators and values that evaluates to a single value.

Allows a program to change the value represented by a variable.

A named reference to a value used repeatedly throughout a program.

An ordered sequence of characters.

A data type that is either true or false.

, =, ==, != indicate a Boolean expression.

NOT, AND, OR, which evaluate to a Boolean value.

Conditional Statement

Affects the sequential flow of control by executing different statements based on a Boolean expression.

Computer Science Terminology Flashcards

Student preview

68 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Binary

Back

A way of representing information using only two options.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Decimal

Back

A way of representing information using ten possibilities.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Bit

Back

A contraction of 'Binary Digit'; the single unit of information in a computer, typically represented as a 0 or 1.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Byte

Back

8 bits.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Overflow Error

Back

An error from attempting to represent a number that is too large.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Round-off Error

Back

An error from attempting to represent a too precise number. The value is rounded.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Analog Data

Back

Data with values that change continuously or smoothly over time.

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

60 questions

vocabulary unit 5 grade 8

Flashcard

•

8th Grade

50 questions

sfgjnfjdfgtlereviewerfndfjksdgns

Flashcard

•

KG

49 questions

Science Exploration for Grade 8

Flashcard

•

8th Grade

50 questions

International Dances

Flashcard

•

12th Grade

77 questions

Le Seconde invasioni e la nascita dell’Europa

Flashcard

•

6th Grade

43 questions

Vocabulary Flashcards

Flashcard

•

8th Grade

43 questions

SEZIONI E ASSONOMETRIE

Flashcard

•

9th Grade

45 questions

Animal Farm FINAL

Flashcard

•

12th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

15 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

4th Grade

20 questions

Figurative Language Review

Quiz

•

6th Grade

Discover more resources for English

15 questions

Main Idea and Supporting Details.

Quiz

•

4th - 11th Grade

10 questions

Theme

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

Identify Supporting Details

Quiz

•

6th - 9th Grade

16 questions

Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

Quiz

•

9th Grade

10 questions

Identifying Participles and Participle Phrases

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

12 questions

IREAD Week 4 - Review

Quiz

•

3rd Grade - University

23 questions

Subject Verb Agreement

Quiz

•

9th Grade - University

25 questions

Greek and Latin Roots

Quiz

•

5th - 9th Grade