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12 Cards in this Set
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Program (software) |
A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task. |
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Programmer |
A person that designs, creates and tests computer programs. |
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CPU |
The part of the a computer that runs the programs |
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Binary system |
All values are written as sequences of 0s and 1s. |
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Machine language |
The only language the CPU understands. Instructions are binary. |
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Programming language (high-level) |
Used by people to write computer programs. Each language has its own set of key words and grammar. |
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Key words (reserved words) |
Have specific meaning and purpose in the programming language. |
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Syntax |
Language rules that dictate how key words, operators, and punctuation characters must be used. |
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Source code |
The statements written in a programming language. |
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Syntax error |
Mistake in language usage, such as a misspelled key work, a missing punctuation character, or the misuse of an operator |
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Compiler |
Software that translates a program written a programming language (source code) into a machine language program. The machine language can be executed at any time without being translated again. |
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Interpreter |
Software that both translates and executes the instruction in a programming language program. An interpreter must translate the program each time the program is run. |
