PLTW Modeling & Simulation Vocabulary Part 2

An error in a computer program that causes the program to run incorrectly. Fill in the blank: ________

• array

• loop

• bug

• syntax

The instructions for a program. Fill in the blank: ________

• mouse

• code

• printer

• monitor

An infectious disease that can spread from one organism to another. Fill in the blank: ________

• communicable disease

• non-communicable disease

• genetic disorder

• autoimmune disease

A computer program that is designed to simulate what might happen or what did happen in a situation. Fill in the blank: ________

• word processor

• spreadsheet

• web browser

• computer model

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A programming element that performs different actions depending on whether a condition is true or false. Fill in the blank: ________

• loop

• conditional statement

• variable

• function

A limitation or a restriction. These can include limits on time, materials, and size. What is the correct term?

• advantage

• expansion

• solution

• constraint

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Guidelines or rules used to make a decision about something. Fill in the blank: ________

• criteria

• opinions

• guesses

• feelings

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

To find and fix errors in a program. Fill in the blank: ________

• debug

• compile

• execute

• design

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

The person who controls the device during pair programming. Fill in the blank: ________

• driver

• observer

• navigator

• reviewer

The person who watches closely, makes suggestions, and asks or answers questions during pair programming. Fill in the blank: ________

• driver

• navigator

• observer

• reviewer