APCSP Vocabulary Flashcard Review

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What does the term "Binary" refer to in computer science?

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A way of representing information using only two options

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What is the primary difference between lossy compression and lossless compression?

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Lossless compression reduces the number of bits without losing any information.

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Which of the following best describes an IP Address? A type of digital data, A protocol for sending data across the Internet, The unique number assigned to each device on the Internet, A collection of public copyright licenses

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The unique number assigned to each device on the Internet

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What is the role of a Computing Device in a network?

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To run programs and process data

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What does "Digital Divide" refer to?

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The gap between those with and without access to modern information and communication technology

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What is the purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

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To translate domain names like example.com into IP addresses

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Which protocol is used for transmitting web pages over the Internet?

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HTTP

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What does 'Packet' refer to in network communication?

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A small part of a data set sent over a network

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What is the function of a 'User Interface'?

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To allow a user to interact with a piece of software

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Which programming concept is described as a collection of program statements that run one command at a time?

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Program