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20 Cards in this Set
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Variable |
Stores a single value in a program |
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Subprogram |
A section or block of code AKA Procedure, subroutine or function |
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Function |
A section of code that returns a certain value |
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Pre-defined function |
A function that already exists within the programming language |
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User-defined function |
A function that is created by the programmer |
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Local Variable |
Exists within a sub program and cannot be seen or accessed by any other sub program |
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Global Variable |
Can be seen and accessed by all sun programs within the program |
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Pass by reference |
Parameter is passed by the subprogram, is updated and is passed back out |
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Pass by value |
Parameter is passed into the subprogram but does not require to be passed out |
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Parameter |
A value that is passed in or out a procedure |
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Actual Parameter |
A parameter that Is passed into the procedure. It is in the call to the procedure |
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Formal parameter |
Is there a the parameter used in the procedure itself |
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1D Array |
A structure that holds a list of data- all data must be of the same type |
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1D Array |
Always past be reference |
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Input validation |
Avoids in putting errors by repeatedly asking for data to be entered in til is acceptable |
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Record Data Type |
A data structure which can store variables of different data types |
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Iterative |
Earlier stages of the SDP can be revisited for improvement |
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Requirements Elicitation |
The methods of extracting information from the client |
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Requirements Elicitation |
Interviewing Observation Questionnaires Existing Documentation |
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Software Specification |
A legally binding document which defines the scope and boundaries of problem to be solved |
