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AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLESTERMS
A computational artefact is a human-created object that uses computation in
some way, such as a smartphone app or a web page.
Event-driven programming is a programming style in which the program's
behaviour is controlled by creating code that responds to various events that
occur, such as button clicks.
Hardware - the major and little physical components that make up a computer,
such as the computer's keyboard or processor.
software - ANSWER computer programs that make up a computer system, such
as the mobile apps we will create in this course.
Abstraction is one of the seven major concepts covered in the CS Principles
curriculum. An abstraction is a reduced and generalized depiction of a complex
thing or activity. A Google map is one example—we'll come across many in
this course, including abstractions used in computer programming.
Binary number - ANSWER a number written in the binary system, which
employs just two digits, 0s and 1s.
Bit - ANSWER short for binary digit.
In internet language, a blacklist is a list of email addresses or IP addresses that
originate from known spammers.
ANSWER any symbol that needs one byte of storage.
cyberspace is a metaphor used to describe the non-physical environment created
by computer technology.
, data - ANSWER data is unique information formatted in a specific way. Data
can take various forms, such as text on paper or bytes recorded in electronic
memory.
Data centers are physical or virtual infrastructures used by businesses to host
computer, server, and networking systems and components for their IT
(information technology) needs.
Data network is a telecommunications network that enables computers to
exchange data.
A disk drive is a storage device that may be randomly addressed and written to.
Intellectual property - ANSWER refers to any property developed via original
thought. Traditional intellectual property includes patents, copyrights, and
trademarks.
Moore's Law - Answer Since the invention of integrated circuits, the number of
transistors per square inch has doubled annually.
A network is a group of two or more computer systems linked together.
ANSWER short for microprocessor or CPU.
social networking - ANSWER A social structure made up of nodes, which are
typically individuals or organizations. A social network describes the links and
flows between people, groups, organizations, animals, computers, or other
entities that process information and knowledge.
whitelist is a generic term for a list of email addresses or IP addresses that are
considered spam-free.
An algorithm is a formula or series of procedures used to solve a specific
problem.
Analog - a device or system that represents changing values as constantly
varying physical quantities.
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