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What is a "boolean" in programming?
A boolean is a data type that represents true or false values.
What is the purpose of a "constructor" in a class?
A constructor initializes an object's state when it is created.
What is a "list" in progra...
AP Computer Science Principles 100%
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What is a "boolean" in programming?
✔✔A boolean is a data type that represents true or false values.
What is the purpose of a "constructor" in a class?
✔✔A constructor initializes an object's state when it is created.
What is a "list" in programming?
✔✔A list is a data structure that holds an ordered collection of items, which can be of different
types.
What does "iteration" mean in the context of loops?
✔✔Iteration refers to the repetition of a loop's code block each time the loop executes.
What is a "method" in object-oriented programming?
✔✔A method is a function defined within a class that performs operations on the class's data.
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,What is "encapsulation" in programming?
✔✔Encapsulation is the practice of bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a
single unit or class.
What is "polymorphism" in programming?
✔✔Polymorphism allows different classes to be treated as instances of the same class through a
common interface, often by overriding methods.
What is a "parameter" in the context of functions?
✔✔A parameter is a variable listed as part of a function's definition that accepts values when the
function is called.
What does "return value" refer to in a function?
✔✔A return value is the result produced by a function and sent back to the caller.
What is a "data type"?
✔✔A data type defines the kind of data a variable can hold, such as integers, floating-point
numbers, or strings.
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, What is a "loop" in programming?
✔✔A loop is a control structure that repeatedly executes a block of code as long as a specified
condition is true.
What is a "function" in programming?
✔✔A function is a reusable block of code that performs a specific task and can return a value.
What does "debugging" involve?
✔✔Debugging involves identifying and fixing errors or bugs in a program to ensure it runs
correctly.
What is a "constant" in programming?
✔✔A constant is a value that does not change during the execution of a program.
What is a "variable" in programming?
✔✔A variable is a named storage location in a program that holds data which can be modified
during execution.
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