Data Abstraction
What is a bit?
It is the smallest unit of data a computer can store, representing a 0 or a 1.
What is a procedure or function?
It’s a named set of instructions designed to perform a specific task.
What is the low level?
Binary code operates at this level, closest to the machine.
What is a high-level programming language?
Python is an example of this type of readable language used by programmers.
What is a byte?
This group of 8 bits is often used to represent a single character like "A".
What is a function call?
This part of a program initiates the running of a procedure.
What is a high-level language?
Python, Java, and JavaScript are examples of this level of programming languages.
What is a compiler or interpreter?
This software converts high-level code into something a computer can understand.
What is a data structure?
Lists, arrays, and dictionaries are all examples of this way to organize data.
What is decomposition?
The process of solving a problem by dividing it into smaller pieces.
What are abstraction layers?
Programmers use these to manage complexity and avoid thinking about binary.
What is a control structure?
A for loop is one example of this feature that hides complexity in code.