Unit 1: Intro to Computers
his component of a computer is often referred to as the "brain" and performs arithmetic, logic, control, and input/output operations specified by instructions.
CPU or Central Processing Unit
In Python, this keyword is used for decision making in an if statement.
This type of loop in Python executes a block of code as long as a specified condition is true.
While Loop
This built in function is used for output to the user.
print()
( A && (!B || C) ) && ( (!D && E) || F)
False
This type of storage is non-volatile and retains data even when the computer is powered off.
HDD or SSD
This function is used to take user input in Python.
input()
This loop is specifically designed for runing over a sequence in Python.
For Loop
What symbol is vital in both if statements and defining functions.
:
This method is used to concatenate(put together) two strings in Python.
+
A good program should always have these 3 parts.
Input, Processing, Output
In Python, what data type is used to store a single character?
str or "string"
This statement is used to exit a loop prematurely if a certain condition is met.
Break
This keyword is used to define a function in Python.
def
Binary to Decimal
1010101
(multiply the powers of 2)
85
How many bytes are in 16 nibbles?
8 bytes
This keyword in Python is used to combine two conditions, requiring both to be true for an overall expression to be true.
and
This term refers to a loop inside another loop in Python.
Nested Loops
This keyword is used to indicate the end of a function in Python.
return
Hexadecimal to Binary
0xEA
(count to 15)
1110 1010
This system software manages computer hardware and provides a user interface for interaction.
Operating System, OS
In Python, comments that span multiple lines are enclosed between these symbols.
' ' ' or " " "
This built-in function in Python returns an series of numbers
range()
These types of function arguments in Python have preset values and are used if no other value is passed during the function call.
Default Arguments
This is Mr. Noppinger's favorite number system.
Hexadecimal