Vocab 6 CompSci

pseudocode

• A formal programming language used for coding.

• An informal high-level description of the operating principle of a computer program or other algorithm.

• A type of algorithm that requires specific syntax.

• A method for debugging code in programming.

protocol

• A set of rules for transmitting data between electronic devices.

• A type of software used for data storage.

• A method for enhancing computer graphics.

• A hardware component for network connectivity.

storage

• A place where data is permanently lost.

• A device that only displays data without storing it.

• A place, usually a device, into which data can be entered, in which the data can be held, and from which the data can be retrieved at a later time.

• A method of transferring data from one device to another.

process

• To perform a series of operations on a set of data

• A method of storing information

• A type of computer program

• A way to analyze data

sequence

• An ordered set of instructions.

• A random collection of items.

• A series of unrelated events.

• A chaotic arrangement of elements.

repetition

• The process of repeating a task a set number of times or until a condition is met.

• A method of learning by observing others.

• A technique used to memorize information through visualization.

• A strategy for solving problems by breaking them down into smaller parts.

simulation

• Imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time.

• A method of testing hypotheses in a controlled environment.

• A technique for creating visual representations of data.

• A process of analyzing historical data to predict future trends.

router

• A device that connects networks to one another. Routers determine the path that data packets travel from source to destination.

• A type of software used for managing network traffic.

• A hardware component that amplifies signals in a network.

• A protocol used for secure data transmission.