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What is the Python script file extension name?
What is the Python script file extension name?
Word.py
What is an assembler?
What is an assembler?
A software used to translate assembly language programs into machine code
What is assembly language?
What is assembly language?
A low-level programming language that uses a mnemonic for each machine language instruction
What is a bit?
What is a bit?
What is a bus in computing?
What is a bus in computing?
What is a byte?
What is a byte?
What does a cable modem do?
What does a cable modem do?
When you use a function in programming, you are said to be "invoking a function" or "_______________"
When you use a function in programming, you are said to be "invoking a function" or "_______________"
What is the central processing unit (CPU)?
What is the central processing unit (CPU)?
What is a comment in programming?
What is a comment in programming?
What is a compiler?
What is a compiler?
What does a console refer to in computing?
What does a console refer to in computing?
What is dot pitch?
What is dot pitch?
What is DSL?
What is DSL?
What is an encoding scheme?
What is an encoding scheme?
What is a function in programming?
What is a function in programming?
What is hardware?
What is hardware?
What is a high-level programming language?
What is a high-level programming language?
What is indentation in programming?
What is indentation in programming?
Typing a statement at the >>> prompt and executing it is called running Python in _________________
Typing a statement at the >>> prompt and executing it is called running Python in _________________
What does an interpreter do?
What does an interpreter do?
What does IDLE stand for?
What does IDLE stand for?
What is a line comment?
What is a line comment?
What is a logic error?
What is a logic error?
What is a low-level language?
What is a low-level language?
What is machine language?
What is machine language?
What is memory in computing?
What is memory in computing?
What does a modem do?
What does a modem do?
What is a module in programming?
What is a module in programming?
What is a motherboard?
What is a motherboard?
What is a network interface card (NIC)?
What is a network interface card (NIC)?
What is an operating system (OS)?
What is an operating system (OS)?
What is a pixel?
What is a pixel?
Writing programs is called _______________
Writing programs is called _______________
What is resolution in computing?
What is resolution in computing?
What is a runtime error?
What is a runtime error?
What is software?
What is software?
What is source code?
What is source code?
Flashcards
Word.py
Word.py
A file extension used for Python script files, indicating that the file contains Python code.
Assembler
Assembler
A specialized program that converts instructions written in assembly language into machine code, which the computer's processor understands.
Assembly Language
Assembly Language
A low-level programming language that uses mnemonics (short codes) to represent instructions for a computer's processor. It's closer to machine language than high-level languages.
Bit
Bit
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Bus
Bus
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Byte
Byte
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Cable Modem
Cable Modem
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Calling a Function
Calling a Function
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CPU (Central Processing Unit)
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
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Comment
Comment
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Compiler
Compiler
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Console
Console
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Dot Pitch
Dot Pitch
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DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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Encoding Scheme
Encoding Scheme
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Function
Function
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Hardware
Hardware
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High-Level Programming Language
High-Level Programming Language
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Indentation
Indentation
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Interactive Mode
Interactive Mode
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Interpreter
Interpreter
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IDLE
IDLE
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Line Comment
Line Comment
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Logic Error
Logic Error
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Low-Level Language
Low-Level Language
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Machine Language
Machine Language
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Memory
Memory
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Modem
Modem
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Module
Module
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Motherboard
Motherboard
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NIC (Network Interface Card)
NIC (Network Interface Card)
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Operating System (OS)
Operating System (OS)
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Pixel
Pixel
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Programming
Programming
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Resolution
Resolution
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Runtime Error
Runtime Error
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Software
Software
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Source Code
Source Code
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Study Notes
Python Basics Flashcards
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Word.py: File extension for Python script files.
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Assembler: Software that translates assembly language programs into machine code.
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Assembly Language: A low-level programming language using mnemonics for machine language instructions.
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Bit: The smallest unit of data in computing, representing a binary value of 0 or 1.
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Bus: Subsystem for transferring data or power between computer components.
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Byte: Unit of digital information; consists of 8 bits. Data size (e.g., hard disk, memory) is measured in bytes. One megabyte is approximately a million bytes.
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Cable Modem: Device using a TV cable line which provides speeds comparable to DSL.
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Calling a Function: The process of invoking or executing a function in programming.
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CPU (Central Processing Unit): Silicon chip with millions of transistors that executes instructions.
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Comment: Documentative text in code, ignored by the compiler, explaining program structure.
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Compiler: Software that translates source code into machine language.
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Console: Text entry and display interface for a computer.
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Dot Pitch: Measurement of the distance between pixels on a display.
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DSL (Digital Subscriber Line): Technology using phone lines, capable of speeds up to 20 times faster than a standard modem.
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Encoding Scheme: Set of rules for translating characters, numbers, and symbols into computer-readable data.
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Function: A block of code designed to perform specific actions.
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Hardware: Physical components of a computer that can be physically observed.
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High-Level Programming Language: Programming languages that are easy to read and write, resembling English.
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Indentation: Use of spaces or tabs to improve code readability.
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Interactive Mode: Running Python by typing commands at the >>> prompt for immediate execution.
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Interpreter: Programming tool that processes and executes one statement after another from the source code.
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IDLE: Integrated Development and Learning Environment for writing and testing Python code.
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Line Comment: Comment in the code that follows a pound sign (#) on the same line.
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Logic Error: A coding mistake that leads to incorrect program output.
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Low-Level Language: Programming languages that are closely aligned with machine language and are machine dependent (e.g., assembly language).
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Machine Language: Binary-coded instructions native to a computer's processor.
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Memory: Component that stores data and program instructions for the CPU.
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Modem: Device that connects to a phone line, transferring data at speeds up to 56,000 bits per second.
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Module: Text file containing reusable Python code, also known as a script or source file.
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Motherboard: Main circuit board connecting all computer parts.
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NIC (Network Interface Card): Hardware for connecting a computer to a local area network (LAN).
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Operating System (OS): Software that manages computer activities (e.g., Windows, Linux).
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Pixel: Smallest element of an image displayed on a screen.
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Programming: The act of writing computer programs.
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Resolution: Indicates the number of pixels displayed per square inch.
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Runtime Error: An error during program execution that leads to abnormal termination.
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Software: Invisible instructions that control hardware operation.
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Source Code: Human-readable instructions that make up a program.
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