Computer Science Vocab

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A list of steps to complete a task

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Algorithm

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the physical, tangible parts or components of a computer, such as the central processing unit, monitor, keyboard, computer data storage, graphic card, sound card, speakers and motherboard.

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Hardware

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An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine

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Program

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the brains of the computer where most calculations take place.

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CPU

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a device that can be instructed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically

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Computer

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Part of a program that does not work correctly.

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Bug

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instructions that can be stored and run by hardware

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Software

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Finding and fixing problems in an algorithm or program.

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Debug

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Hardware

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Software