CSE: Unit 0 & 1.5 - Fundamentals of Computer Science Concepts

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What is an algorithm?

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list of steps in a particular order that describe how to complet a task

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What is computer science?

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the study of computers and algorithms, and their impact on society

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What is a program?

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a set of instructions given to a computer

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What is code?

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language which can be understood by a computer

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What is growth mindset?

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the belief that you can get better at something through hard work and practice

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What is pair programming?

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a programming technique in which two programmers, a driver and a navigator, work together on one problem

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In pair programming, who is the driver?

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the programmer who controls the actions of the computer

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In pair programming, who is the navigator?

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the programmer who helps
the driver, thinks about the big picture,
and offers suggestions

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In Scratch, what is a sprite?

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a character or object we control with code

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In Scratch, what are blocks?

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single instructions for a sprite
which can be dragged and snapped together