Computing (y8) Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Algorithm

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An Algorithm is a set of instructions or rules to be followed to carry out a task.

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Python

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Python is a programming language, that we have taught computers to understand.

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3
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Syntax

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Syntax is the rules and structure of a language.

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4
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variable

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a memory location that holds data for us, (it can be any type of data)

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5
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What does the print function do?

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Displays what is written in the speech marks to the user.

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6
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We can interact with computers by giving them an

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input

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7
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process

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Once the computer receives the input, it does something with it

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8
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After the process is finished, the computer normally gives an

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output

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9
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How do you get the user to enter their name and store it as a variable called name.

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name = input(“What is your name?”)

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