Computer Basics
Programs that can be run on a computer
Software
The physical components of a computer
Hardware
A message in your code that explains what is going on.
Comment
is like a command that you get to invent and name. It allows us to break our program into smaller parts, making the program easier to understand.
Function
A person’s digital footprint is:
Public, but not usually permanent
Only public to people whom a person shares things with, but what’s there is permanent
Public and permanent to anyone
None of the above
All of the above
Public and permanent to anyone
A person or device that makes calculations, stores data, and executes instructions according to a program.
A computer
A circuit board with ports and sockets used to connect the main devices of a computer.
The Motherboard
Executes one set of code if a specified condition is met (TRUE) or another set of code evaluates to FALSE.
If statements
Can be used to make multiple decisions. If this condition is true do the following thing, else do this thing instead".
If/Else statements
What is a good way to manage your passwords?
Creating a password that is long in length
Creating a password that has a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
Using a password manager
Information (numbers, words, measurements, observations, etc) that is in a computer-readable form.
Data
A philosophy of making information and knowledge open and accessible to all people. A network of networks built on open, agreed upon protocols.
The Internet
A way to repeat code in your program.
Loop
Are used to repeat commands a specific number of times.
For Loop
is the visual structure of how your code is laid out. It uses tabs to organize code into a hierarchy.
Indentation
A fast type of computer memory which temporarily stores all the information your device needs right away.
random access memory (RAM)
The core component of a device that accepts and executes instructions.
The CPU (Central Processing Unit)
A symbol or container that holds a value.
Variable
This lets you ask a question to the program and only run code if the answer is true.
If Statement
A privacy policy discloses:
How a company uses your data
How a company shares your data
How a company gathers your data
BASIC INPUT OUTPUT SYSTEM
A special kind of firmware that runs programs strictly to start up your computer.
BIOS
A component with a built in wired network port that allows the computer to connect to a network.
DAILY DOUBLE
network interface card (NIC)
A control flow tool used as a second condition check after an if statement.
Elif
Will keep repeating as long as the condition remains true.
While loop
What should you do if you are a victim of cyberbullying?
Tell a teacher, parent, or counselor about the bullying
Report bullying to the website admin
Block the bullying
Don't respond to the bully