Computer Science Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for information that is collected and used for reference?

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Data

Front

What characteristic of electronic technology uses values to process data?

Back

Digital

Front

What is the study of computers called?

Back

Computer Science

Front

What is the method of encoding data using two symbols, usually 1 and 0?

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Binary

Front

What is a step-by-step process to complete a task called?

Back

Algorithm

Front

What do we call a physical object that can process data?

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Device

Front

What is a visual representation of a process or system called?

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Simulation

Front

What is the term for a set of rules or instructions to solve a problem?

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Algorithm

Front

What is the basic unit of data in computing, represented as either 0 or 1?

Back

Bit

Front

What do we call a group of bits that represent a single character?

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Byte