a step by step set of imstructions that can be carried out by a human or a computer
algorithms
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the order of which tasks are carried out.
sequence
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smaller tasks that make up a bigger task
sub-tasks
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means to do something over and over again. a procedure or a set of statements or commands for a set amount of times or until a desired outcome has occurred
iteration
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its successfully solves the probem
correctness
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solves a problem in the least amount of time
effiency
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a list of instruction that the computer follows to complete a task
psuedo-code
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a way to show a algorithm visually
flowchart
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what does the oval mean in flowcharts
start/end
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rectangle on flowcharts
process
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rhombus on flowcharts
data
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diamond on flowcharts
decision
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a thing you can touch. eg monitor, mouse
hardware
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programs and other operating information used by a computer
software
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a system software that manages computer hardware and software resouces
operating system
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word processor, spreadsheet, a game console, media player, powerpoint, web browser...are all examples of what
applicaton system
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this means by which the user and a computer system interact
user interface
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protects from unauthorised access
firewall
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to gather information of an individual a]or organization
spyware
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what is the word that you put if you want the computer to show the text
print
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
the order of which tasks are carried out.
Back
sequence
Card 3
Front
smaller tasks that make up a bigger task
Back
Card 4
Front
means to do something over and over again. a procedure or a set of statements or commands for a set amount of times or until a desired outcome has occurred
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