Coding Quiz 2

A collection of instructions (algorithms) that performs a specific task when executed by a computer.

Any finite sequence of characters (ex. letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation marks).

A name used inside a function to refer to the value which was passed to it as an argument.

Data to be entered into a computer for processing.

A number or string that can be stored in a variable or computed in an expression.

Sometimes called a procedure. A named sequence of statments that performs some useful operation.

Break a problem down into smaller pieces.

One or more commands or algorithm(s) designed to be carried out by a computer.

A data type that represents a positive or negative whole number.

A repetitive action or command typically created with programming loops.

Small chunks of information that have been carefully formed from larger chunks of information.

The set of rules that defines the combinations of symbols that are considered to be a structured document or fragment.

Another term for parameter.

A data type that has two possible values: "true" and "false".

A way of representing information using only two options.

The construct that allows the repeated execution of segment of code until a terminating condition has been satisfied.

A relatively easy-to-remember address for calling a web page.

A name that refers to a value. Stores a piece of data, and gives it a specific name.