1
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State:
3 constructs used when creating algorithms
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- Sequence
- Selection (branching)
- Iteration
2
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Define:
Sequence
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Running a list of instructions in a strict order, the main logical structure of algorithms and programs
3
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Define:
Selection
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Making a decision to dictate the flow of a program
4
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Define:
Iteration
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Repeating a set of instructions
5
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A
CA 2
flashcards
Decks in class (25)
# Cards
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2.1.1 The use of, and need for, data types6
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2.1.2 Declaring and using constants and variables that use appropriate data types1
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2.1.3 The use of, and need for, data structures6
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2.1.4 How to manage variables within a program12
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2.2.1 Mathematical operators in program code and algorithms6
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2.2.2 Relational Operators6
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2.2.3 Boolean Operators (NOT, AND, OR)3
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2.3.1 Text files for input and output of data5
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2.4.1 Using sequence, selection (branching) and iteration within programs and algorithms5
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2.4.2 Write and interpret code that makes use of sequence5
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2.4.3 Write and interpret code that uses selection (branching)6
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2.4.4 Write and interpret code that makes use of iteration0
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2.4.2 + 2.4.3 + 2.4.4 Debug code that makes use of sequence | Debug code that makes use of selection | Debug code that makes use of iteration2
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2.4.5 Declare and call functions and procedures9
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2.4.6 How standard searching and sorting algorithms work, and the benefits and drawbacks9
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2.5.1 The benefits and drawbacks of using pre-written code7
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2.5.2 + 2.5.3 Select and justify the use of pre-written code provided by the Python programming language | Write code that makes use of user/pre-written code2
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2.6.1 Different types of input validation/Write, interpret and debug code that uses validation techniques9
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2.6.2 Developing reliable and robust code3
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2.7.1 The accepted style conventions and how these are implemented to create readable and maintainable code20
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2.8.1 The fundamental importance of testing for all components20
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2.8.2 Testing and quality assurance methodologies to seek out problems and issues31
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2.8.3 How automated and functional testing tools can be applied to test digital systems and code9
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2.8.4 How to apply root cause analysis to solve problems18
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2.8.5 How to construct an effective test plan7
