Code.org Vocabulary

What is the definition of 'algorithm' in the context of computer science?

• A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task

• A type of computer hardware

• A programming language

• A software application

Which of the following best describes 'debugging'?

• Writing new code

• Finding and fixing errors in code

• Compiling code

• Running a program

What does 'loop' mean in programming?

• A sequence of instructions that is continually repeated until a certain condition is reached

• A type of variable

• A function call

• A syntax error

In programming, what is a 'variable'?

• A fixed value

• A storage location identified by a memory address

• A type of loop

• A syntax error

What is 'syntax' in the context of programming languages?

• The set of rules that defines the combinations of symbols that are considered to be correctly structured programs

• A type of error

• A programming language

• A software tool

What is the purpose of 'comments' in code?

• To execute code

• To provide explanations or annotations for human readers

• To increase the speed of execution

• To create variables

What does 'function' mean in programming?

• A block of code designed to perform a particular task

• A type of variable

• A syntax error

• A loop

What is 'source code'?

• The original code written by a programmer

• A compiled program

• A type of algorithm

• A software application

What is 'compilation' in programming?

• The process of converting source code into machine code

• Writing code

• Debugging code

• Running a program

What does 'IDE' stand for in programming?

• Integrated Development Environment

• Internet Development Engine

• Internal Data Execution

• Interactive Debugging Editor