T-Level DPDD: Pattern Recognition Flashcard

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What is one of the pillars of computational thinking?

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Pattern recognition

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What is a pattern in the context of programming problems?

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Something that repeatedly occurs in many different programming problems

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What is the purpose of recognising patterns in programming?

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To save time by reusing solutions for similar problems

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What can you do once you have identified a pattern in a program?

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Speculate whether it can be reused in your existing program

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What can examining a pattern help you identify?

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Any software or hardware components you might need

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What is the first step in identifying the login pattern in a system using pattern recognition?

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A user must input a username and password

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What happens if the inputs match the data stored in the database in a login system?

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The user is logged into the system

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What is necessary to store usernames and passwords?

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A database

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What is required to connect the interface code to the database?

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Some means of connection

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What should be implemented if the user gets their username or password wrong?

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A loop