Y7 Knowledge Organiser: Programming

What is the definition of an Algorithm?

• A diagram that shows a process

• A sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task

• A single action that can be performed by a computer processor

• The process of writing computer software

What is a Flowchart?

• A method of writing up a set of instructions for a computer program using plain English

• A diagram that shows a process, made up of boxes representing steps, decision, inputs and outputs

• A single action that can be performed by a computer processor

• The process of writing computer software

Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of writing computer software.

• Programming

• Painting

• Cooking

• Dancing

What is a Programming language?

• A method of writing up a set of instructions for a computer program using plain English

• A language used by a programmer to write a piece of software

• A single action that can be performed by a computer processor

• A diagram that shows a process

What is Pseudocode?

• A method of writing up a set of instructions for a computer program using plain English

• A diagram that shows a process

• A single action that can be performed by a computer processor

• The process of writing computer software

Fill in the blank: In a computer program, a ________ is a memory location where values are stored.

• variable

• function

• loop

• operator

Match the following programming concepts with their definitions:

• Algorithm

• A diagram that shows a process, made up of boxes representing steps, decision, inputs and outputs

• Flowchart

• A sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task

• Instruction

• A single action that can be performed by a computer processor

• Programming Language

• The process of writing computer software

• Programming

• A language used by a programmer to write a piece of software

Which of the following is an example of iteration in programming?

• Making a decision based on a question

• Repeating steps until a condition is met

• Storing a score in a game

• Writing a single instruction

Sequencing is the specific order in which instructions are performed in an algorithm.

• True

• False

What happens if the room is not dark?

• Switch light on

• Sit down

• Enter room

• End