EXAM REVIEW: Computing Principles

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A computer "bug" is ___.

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an error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected

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An ordered collection of elements is called a(n) ___.

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list

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A "bit" is _____.

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a contraction of "binary digit"; single unit of information in a computer; typically represented as a "0" or "1"

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A way of representing information using only two options is called ___.

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binary

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When you ___ it means you are adding elements to the end of a list.

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append

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An individual value in a list that is assigned a unique index is called a(an) ___.

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element

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A ___ is a variable in a function definition; used as a placeholder for values that will be passed through the function.

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parameter

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A(n) ___ is the value passed to the parameter.

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argument

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A ___ is a group of functions (procedures) that may be used in creating new programs.

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library

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___ is a technique that attempts to trick a user into providing personal information that could access sensitive information online resources.

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phishing