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22 Cards in this Set
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Binary
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A way of representing information using only two options. The basic building block. 0’s and 1’s
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Bug
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An error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected.
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Code
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One or more commands or algorithm(s) designed to be carried out by a computer.
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Command
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An instruction for the computer. Many commands put together make up algorithms and computer programs.
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Computer Science
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A field in which people use the power of computers to solve big problems
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Data
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Quantities, characters, or symbols that are the inputs and outputs of computer programs.Debugging
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Debugging
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Finding and fixing errors in programs.
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Digital Citizen
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Someone who acts safely, responsibly, and respectfully online.
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Event
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An action that causes something to happen.
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Algorithm
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A list of steps to finish a task. A set of instructions that can be performed with or without a computer. For example, the collection of steps to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is an algorithm.
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Function
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A piece of code that you can easily call over and over again. Functions are sometimes called ‘procedures.’
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IP Address
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A number assigned to any item that is connected to the Internet.
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Iteration
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A repetitive action or command typically created with programming loops.
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Loop
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The action of doing something over and over again.
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Program
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An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine.
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Run Program
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Cause the computer to execute the commands you've written in your program.
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Servers
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Computers that exist only to provide things to others.
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Toolbox
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The tall grey bar in the middle section of Code.org's online learning system where all the commands you can use to write your program are displayed.
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URL (universal resource locator)
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An easy-to-remember address for calling a web page (like www.code.org).
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Variable
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A placeholder for a piece of information that can change.
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Wi-Fi
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A wireless method of sending information using radio waves.
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Workspace
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The white area on the right side of Code.org's online learning system where you drag and drop commands to build your program.
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