AP CSP Unit 3 Ch 1 Vocab

A precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be executed by a computer

• High-level Programming Language
• Algorithm
• Low Level Programming Lannguage
• Sorting Cards

A programming language with many commands and features designed to make common tasks easier to program

• High-level Programming Language
• Algorithm
• Low Level Programming Lannguage
• Sorting Cards

A programming language that captures only the most primitive operations available to a machine

• High-level Programming Language
• Algorithm
• Low Level Programming Lannguage
• Binary

A generic term for a type of programming statement (usually an if-statement) that uses a Boolean condition to determine, or select, whether or not to run a certain block of statements.

• Algorithm
• Sequencing
• Iterate
• Selection

To repeat in order to achieve, or get closer to, a desired goal

• Algorithm
• Sequencing
• Iterate
• Selection

Putting commands in correct order so computers can read the commands

• Algorithm
• Sequencing
• Iterate
• Selection

a simplified representation of something more complex. Abstractions allow you to hide details to help you manage complexity, focus on relevant concepts, and reason about problems at a higher level

• Abstraction
• Function
• Procedure
• Sequencimg

A named group of programming instructions. Functions are reusable abstractions that reduce the complexity of writing and maintaining programs

• Abstraction
• Function
• Procedure
• Sequencimg

a problem solving approach (also known as stepwise design) in which you break down a system to gain insight into the sub-systems that make it up

• Documentation
• Java
• Procedue
• Top Down Design

a collection of commands made available to a programmer

• API
• Documentation
• Parameter
• Library