Glossary

3. A decision within a computer program when the program decides to move on based on the results of an event.
5. The physical components of a computer system
6. A set of coded instructions that tell a computer how to perform a specific task or calculation
12. A type of diagram that represents a process
13. A data type that has one of two possible values true or false
14. a piece of data that is input into a code block such as a function or a procedure so that it can complete its task
15. A simplified, English like representation of the logical steps required to solve a problem
17. (Hyphenated word)An arithmetic operator is a symbol used in programming to perform mathematical operations on numerical values or variables
18. A collection of precompiled routines that a program can use
19. involves breaking down complex problems or systems into smaller, more manageable parts

1. A small unit of data transmitted across a network
2. Software that connects different applications or systems, allowing them to communicate
4. the process of identifying, isolating, and resolving errors or bugs in software programs
7. A calculated value used to detect errors in data during storage or transmission
8. External devices connected to a computer such as keyboards, mice, and printers
9. A check performed on data inputs to confirm that they are logical, rational, and within acceptable limits
10. Only removing certain details except the relevant data that otherwise might make a task more challenging without oversimplifying
11. A virtualised computing resources (servers, storage, networks) are provided over the internet
12. A block of organized, reusable code designed to perform a specific task
16. An individual processing unit inside a CPU that executes instructions