Python Vocabulary

What is an algorithm?

• A set of steps for performing a task, like a recipe.

• To add something to the end; for example, adding letters onto the end of a string or adding elements to the end of a list or array.

• A value passed to a function.

• A rhythm designed for people named "Al."

What is an application?

• A computer program that does something useful (or fun!).

• A request to do something.

• A set of steps for performing a task, like a recipe.

• A group of programming statements.

Statements or instructions written by a programmer in a language that computers can understand defines...

• algorithm

• code

• software

• range

Comments are

• statements only the computer can understand.

• programming notes or reminders that the computer ignores.

• not appreciated.

• statements that allow the computer to test a value and perform different actions depending on the outcome of that test.

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere, defines

• radius

• ulna

• diameter

• pixel

An expression is

• A set of steps for performing a task, like a recipe.

• An ordered list of values or objects.

• To combine two strings of text into a single string.

• Any valid set of values, variables, operators, and functions that produces a value or result.

A programming statement that allows a block of code to be repeated for a given range of values defines

• function

• while loop

• for loops

• applications

A named, reusable set of programming statements to perform a specific task defines

• applications

• algorithms

• modules

• functions

Import means

• A named, reusable set of programming statements to perform a specific task.

• A programming statement that allows a block of code to be repeated for a given range of values.

• To bring reusable code or data into a program from another program or module.

• Any data or information entered into a computer.

A set of instructions that is repeated until a condition is reached is

• a loop

• code

• a function

• an expression