DLCS Vocabulary

The capacity for forming ideas

A process that uses data mining and probability to forecast outcomes.

A notation resembling a simplified programming language, used in program design

The process of traversing through large data sets to identify patterns to solve problems

A process of formulating, analyzing, organizing or representing data to find possible solutions

Defines constraints/practices that a user must agree for access to an organizations network?

Software designed to negatively impact a computer's normal functioning

The study of computers, including their principles, hardware, software designs or apps

Software that controls the operation of a computer and directs the processing of programs

A methodology used to solve complex problems and find desirable solutions using logic

A classification system where entries are arranged based on some order of rank structure.

A type of malware designed to block access to data until a specific demand is met

Performing tasks in a logical order

A variable data type or expression that can be set to true or false

A character set for representing numbers, punctuation, letters in the alphabet.

Collection of numbers used to uniquely to identify each device connected to a computer network

Key practices or concepts that appear at grade levels along k-12 with progressive complexity

A repetitive action or command created with programming loops.

The history and development of digital storage techniques,for expected lifetime of digital data

A discrete number system that can represent information using only two options (Ex: 0, 1)

A link from an HTML file to another location ,activated by clicking on a highlighted object

A number system with a base of 16, as compared to a base 10 decimal system

A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system

Process of taking encoded or encrypted text or other data and converting back to text

A list of steps to finish a task, can be performed with or without a computer

The process of converting information that is not readable by a human

The fraudulent practice of sending emails to try to get end user information

An interconnected system of computers, peripherals, terminals, and databases connected

Information that describes other information, such as descriptive data; ex time and place

An element, feature, or factor that is liable to change; a symbolic representation of a program

The use of digital emotional abuse to invoke emotions and responses that are negative

An internet protocol that controls the transfer of web data over the internet

An internet protocol used to transmit web data securely via encryption

Problem Definition-Problem Solution-Generate Possible Solutions>Evaluate Solution

An arrangement of items that abide by a prescribed set of rules

Any predefined code that lets users create programs by manipulating "blocks" w/o writing code

An internet standard that defines protocol for sending electronic mail

An activity that teaches the fundamentals of computer science without digital tools

Something created by a human using a computer, ex: program, image, audio clip, or video

The art of envisioning, designing, and implementing a program

A collection of multiple, connected computers, computing devices and hardware

A network protocol that provides the capability to upload and download data in a network

A group of bits (usually 8) processed as a single unit of data

An error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected

Apps, services, or resources made available to users on demand via the internet

To deceive or hoax; often used to indicate identity deception

A single unit of information in a computer, typically represented as 0 or 1

A named piece of code that can be called over & over again, often called procedures and methods

A code that allows two software programs to communicate with one another, (ex: Open GL )

The production of a digital model of something, especially for the purpose of study

The unrestricted flow of electronic data and products.

One or more command designed to be carried out by a computer using program language.

Statements that run only when certain conditions exist, often called a selection

Intercepting and reading the information within network packets that are sent as plaintext.

To fix and find errors in an algorithm or program

An instruction given by a user that tells a computer to do something.