Computer Science Discoveries Semester Exam

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

• loop
• algorithm
• nested loop
• variable

 A device or component that allows information to be given to a computer

• input
• output
• store
• process

Any device or component that receives information from a computer

• input
• output
• store
• process

Step 1 in the problem solving process

• define
• prepare
• try
• reflect

Step 2 in the problem solving process

• define
• prepare
• try
• reflect

Step 3 in the problem solving process

• define
• prepare
• try
• reflect

Step 4 in the problem solving process

• define
• prepare
• try
• reflect

The process of putting data in a safe spot  to use later

• input
• output
• store
• process

an instance of a computer program that is being executed (thinking)

• input
• output
• store
• process

What are the physical components of a computer system called?

• Hardware
• Desktop
• Devices
• Peripherals