Unit 1 Vocab

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Abstraction

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When you identify what defines the patterns you see, focus on the important information and derive general rules and concepts that can be applied in other areas (carving out the relevant from the irrelevant).

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Algorithm

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A finite set of instructions that accomplish a specific task.

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Algorithmic Thinking

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When you develop a step-by-step plan or the rules to follow to solve a problem.

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Application Software

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Higher-level software usually specialized to do a particular task (e.g., Minecraft, Word, banking website).

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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Part of the computer that processes data and allows the computer to “think”. Sometimes referred to as a “computer chip”.

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Computer

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A programmable device that stores, retrieves, and processes data; an electronic machine or device that performs processes, calculations, and operations based on instructions provided by a software program.

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Decomposition

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The ability to break a larger problem down into smaller parts.

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Event

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An occurrence; things that happen in the computer.

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Event Handler

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Part of the code that handles what happens for a specific event; they run the code inside them whenever the event they are listening to is triggered.

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Hardware

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The physical parts of a computer.