CSIM Activity 1.3 Vocabulary (PLTW)

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What is a light-emitting diode (LED)?

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A semiconductor diode that emits light when conducting an electrical current.

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What does 'iteration' mean in programming?

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An iteration refers to a single cycle of a process or a loop in programming.

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What is the purpose of programming a microcontroller?

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To instruct the microcontroller to perform specific tasks or functions.

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What is block-based programming?

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A drag-and-drop programming environment where code blocks snap together to form a program.

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What is an emulator?

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A software or hardware that enables one computer system to behave like another.

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What is input in the context of programming?

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Data or commands entered into a program for processing.

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What is the function of a microcontroller?

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To control electronic devices by executing programmed instructions.

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What does 'debugging' mean?

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The process of identifying and removing errors from computer hardware or software.

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What is a program?

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A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.

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What is a variable in programming?

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A storage location identified by a name that can hold different values during program execution.