AP CSP Vocabulary Review

Sequencing

• Executing steps in order.

• Randomly executing steps.

• Executing steps in reverse order.

• Executing steps based on priority.

IP (Internet Protocol)

• Identifies and routes devices on the network.

• Encrypts data for secure transmission.

• Assigns IP addresses to devices automatically.

• Manages network traffic and bandwidth.

Undecidable Problem

• A problem that can be solved by an algorithm for all cases.

• A problem that has no solution at all.

• A problem no algorithm can solve for all cases (e.g., halting problem).

• A problem that can be solved using brute force methods.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

• Sends data faster, but without error checking.

• Ensures reliable data transmission with error checking.

• Uses a connection-oriented approach for data transfer.

• Is primarily used for secure data transmission.

Cookie

• A small file storing website info about the user.

• A type of dessert made with flour and sugar.

• A program that runs on a user's computer.

• A security feature for online transactions.

Rogue Access Point

• Unauthorized device that intercepts data from a network.

• A legitimate device used to enhance network security.

• A type of malware that affects network performance.

• A tool for monitoring network traffic without permission.

Iteration

• Repeating actions using loops.

• Executing a single action once.

• Skipping actions in a sequence.

• Randomly selecting actions to perform.

HTTP

• Protocol for requesting and sending web pages.

• A type of web browser.

• A programming language for web development.

• A database management system.

Roundoff Error

• Occurs when precision is lost due to limited bits (e.g., pi = 3.14).

• Occurs when data is corrupted during transmission.

• Occurs when a program runs out of memory.

• Occurs when a calculation is performed using integer arithmetic.

Crowdsourcing

• Gathering help or ideas from many people online.

• A method of collecting data from a single source.

• A technique for analyzing large datasets.

• A strategy for reducing costs in business operations.