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WorksheetsIntro to Python Project Stem Unit 1 Vocab Quizs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Secondary Memory
Temporary storage that is lost when powered off.
Long-term memory, or storage. Preserved when a computer is powered off.
Memory used for immediate processing tasks.
A type of volatile memory that requires power to maintain data.
Syntax
The rules that define the written structure of a programming language.
The process of debugging code to find errors.
The method of optimizing code for better performance.
The practice of writing comments in code for clarity.
CPU
A computer component that carries out a program's instructions.
A type of memory used for temporary data storage.
A device that connects the computer to the internet.
A software application for managing files.
Digital
Data and information that can be measured continuously.
Data and information in the real world that can be measured discretely or numerically, instead of continuously. Example: binary data stored in a computing device.
Data that is only available in analog form.
Data that cannot be stored in a computing device.
Computer Science
The study of algorithms and data structures.
The process of using technology to solve human problems.
A branch of mathematics focused on computation.
The design of computer hardware and software.
int()
A function that converts strings into integers.
A function that converts integers into strings.
A function that rounds off decimal numbers.
A function that calculates the square of a number.
Integer
A whole number (either positive or negative), including zero.
A number that can be expressed as a fraction.
A decimal number that is not whole.
A number that is always positive.
Computer
An electronic device consisting of hardware and software.
A type of software used for programming.
A device used solely for gaming purposes.
A machine that can only perform calculations.
Software
Programs that run on hardware.
Physical components of a computer.
Instructions for hardware maintenance.
A type of computer virus.
Concatenation
Adds two strings together.
Removes whitespace from a string.
Finds the length of a string.
Converts a string to uppercase.
print()
A command that displays text and numbers on the screen.
A function that calculates the sum of two numbers.
A method for reading user input from the keyboard.
A command that saves data to a file.
Input
Information sent to the computer by the user in the form of letters, numbers, or symbols.
Data processed by the computer to produce output.
Instructions given to the computer to perform tasks.
Visual representations of data displayed on the screen.
Main Memory
Long-term storage that retains information even when powered off.
Short-term, temporary memory. When the computer is powered off, all information here is lost.
A type of memory used for permanent data storage.
Memory that is used exclusively for graphics processing.
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
A tool for managing databases
A software application that allows users to write, run, and debug a program all within one application.
A platform for web hosting services
A type of programming language
Typecasting
The process of converting a value from one data type to another.
A method of optimizing code performance.
A technique for debugging software errors.
A way to encrypt sensitive data.
Hardware
The physical machine; any part of a computer that you can touch.
The software that runs on a computer.
The data stored on a computer.
The network connections between computers.
Escape Characters
Special characters marked with the # symbol.
Special characters marked with the @ symbol.
Special characters marked with the \ symbol.
Special characters marked with the $ symbol.
String
An object in Python that stores letters, numbers, and words. It is not used for calculations.
A data type used for mathematical operations in Python.
A collection of unique characters in Python.
A type of variable that can only hold numeric values.
Binary
A number system based on two digits, 0 and 1.
A number system that uses ten digits, 0-9.
A number system that uses sixteen symbols, 0-9 and A-F.
A number system that uses three digits, 0, 1, and 2.
Program
Instructions that a computer follows, written in code.
A type of hardware component in a computer.
A set of rules for data management.
A graphical interface for user interaction.
