A way of representing information using only two options.

The most common fundamental unit of digital data eg. Kilobyte, Megabyte, etc. A single _______is 8 bits-worth of data

The two options used in your binary code.

Using the power of computers to solve problems.

The language that programmers create and use to tell a computer what to do.

Information. Often, quantities, characters, or symbols that are the inputs and outputs of computer programs.

The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given amount of time.

Communications hardware device that facilitates the transmission of data.

A group of computers and servers that are connected to each other.

Four parts of the info processing cycle

Its any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses into a computer

Main processor of computer that carries out the instructions it receives from hardware and software.

consists of electronic components that store data , instructions, and info, as needed by the processor and is temporary

is utilized in game consoles, digital cameras, and some cell phones

Make the info resulting from processing available for use

used to access info at a later date

the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.

Data that is entered into the computer system via an input or storage device.

A list of steps that you can follow to finish a task

The art of creating a program

An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine

An error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected

Finding and fixing errors in programs

The action of doing something over and over again

Do something again

A program that continues to repeat while a condition is true.

Putting commands in correct order so computers can read the commands.

An action that causes something to happen.

An instruction for the computer. Many commands put together make up algorithms and computer programs.

Statements that only run under certain conditions.

A named group of programming instructions. Functions are reusable abstractions that reduce the complexity of writing and maintaining programs.

A variable used throughout a program that never changes value

A statement that a program checks to see if it is true or false. If true, an action is taken. Otherwise, the action is ignored.

A command that tells you to do something only up to the point that something becomes true.

An action that a sprite performs continuously until it’s told to stop.

A graphic character on the screen with properties that describe its location, movement, and look.

Loops that have a predetermined beginning, end, and increment (step interval).

A placeholder for a piece of information that can change.

What does WAN stand for?

A computer network is _______ computers connected together

What does LAN stand for?

Why use a network?

A computer network can share printers and software.

A computer that is connected to a network is called a ___________.

which type of computer on a network provides something such as file space?

Which of the three main topologies rely on a single main cable to transmit data packets?

Which of these is NOT an advantage of networks?

Which is the correct answer to the below:"A number of devices that communicate with each other without the need of the internet"

Each device connected to the network is called a...

Which of the following would be the LEAST likely to be used in a LAN?

Home networks are more likely to use a...

A LAN is a computer network limited to a small area, such as an office, computer laboratory.

Which of the following would normally be used to connect networks across different continents?

A long distance communications network that covers a wide geographic area, such as a state or country. Covers an area > 30 miles. (Consists of 2 or more LANs.) The Internet is the largest type of WAN.

A connection between nodes or between one network and another. Usually created by copper wires, fiber optic cables or wireless connections.

Acts as a dispatcher, choosing the best path for information ( data packets) to travel, so a person can get it quickly.

As a node increases in size, it eventually becomes a ______.

Is called firmware and is permanent