Computer Science Crossword

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  • Created by: Amy.McA
  • Created on: 02-05-16 17:11
A sort type which repeatedly steps through a list and compares each item to the next one.
Bubble
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Breaking down a problem in to smaller parts.
Decomposition
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A type of encryption which uses a key to realign the alphabet.
CaeserCipher
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Halts a programs executions at specific points for testing
BreakPoints
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Takes 4 bits and converts them in to one digit or letter.
Hexadecimal
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A temporary hold for data that is currently in use.
Register
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A data type with one of two values.
Boolean
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A test for logic errors which records the values for variables at differnt points in a program.
TraceTable
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The name of a changeable piece of data in a code.
Variable
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The data is lost when the computer is turned off.
Volatile
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A small, fast type of memory designed for frequently used data.
Cache
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Finds the memory location of a piece of data needed by the CPU.
Addressbus
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A set of instructions that perform a specific task.
Algorithm
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A value which remains the same for a programs execution.
Constant
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A type of compresion where sequences of repeated data are coded differently to save space.
Lossless
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An image stored as an array of individual pixels.
Bitmap
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A character set which onlly uses 8 bits.
ASCII
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Card 2

Front

Breaking down a problem in to smaller parts.

Back

Decomposition

Card 3

Front

A type of encryption which uses a key to realign the alphabet.

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Halts a programs executions at specific points for testing

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Takes 4 bits and converts them in to one digit or letter.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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