PT1420 programming study guide – Flashcards
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interpreter
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is a program that both translates and executes the instructions in a high-level language program. As the interpreter reads each individual instruction in the pro-gram, it converts it to a machine language instruction and then immediately executes it.
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syntax
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A set of rules that combine symbols and formatting to define the legal structure of a computer program. think of it as grammar most languages have their own syntax
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machine code
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Assembly language uses what type of instruction
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logical error
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is a mistake that does not prevent the program from running, but causes it to produce incorrect results. ( Mathematical mistakes are common causes of logic errors.)
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flow chart
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The graphical representation of all activities in a process including start, input and output, process and decision
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start or terminate
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oval
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data
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parallelogram
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process
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rectangle
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decision
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triangle
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relational operators
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compares values based on differences in their values. > Greater than = Greater than or equal to
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variable
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Used to store a value in memory that can be used in the program
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variable scope (local and global)
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a variable is only available to section of a program based on 1-where its declared 2-Its variable type
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logical operators
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compares two values based on Boolean (true-false). Logical operators include AND, NOT, OR.
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pseudo code
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Shorthand notation for programming which uses a combination of informal programming structures and verbal descriptions of code.
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Assembly language
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Which computer language uses short words also known as mnemonics for writing programs?
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Fetch-decode-execute
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cycle is used by the computer to execute instructions in a program
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Processing symbol
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represents an assignment statement in a flowchart
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Named Constant
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A value that cannot be changed during the programs execution is called
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Rectangle
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the module call is represented by a
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Hierarchy Chart
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used to visualize the relationship between modules
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Parameter
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the term used for the variable that receives an argument that passes into a module.
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Passing an argument by Value
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means that a copy of the argument's value is passed into the parameter variable.
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Global
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type of variable is visible to every module and the entire program
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A pass by reference argument
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means that the argument is passed.
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decision
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diamond
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Control
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structure is a logical design that controls the order in which statements executes
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sequential data
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circle
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Algorithm
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A set of well-defined logical steps that must be taken to perform a
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Which operator would make the following expression true
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NOT false true AND false true OR false
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local variable
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variable declared inside a module
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