Jaime Ramirez

Exploring Computer Science

Final Review
Directions: Define the following terms and then answer the question about
the terms. Highlight your answers with a light color!

Define the Internet: a global computer network providing a variety of information

and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected network using
standardized communication protocols.
Define Hardware: tools, machinery, and other durable equipment
Define Algorithms:
Computer (intelligent machine) behavior is based on (which of the above three)?

Explain Internet Security: as a process o create rules and actions to take to protect
against attack over the internet
List 3 things that might happen to your computer that indicates your computer
may have some type of internet security concern (messages that might pop up or
computer actions):
1. Scams
2. hacks
3. Identity thieves

Define computational thinker: thoughts processes involved in formulating a

problem and expressing its solution in such a way that a computer.

Define algorithm search: the step-by-step procedure used to locate specific data
among a collection of data
Define Linear search: a method of finding a target value within a list
Define Binary search: a digital scheme for locating a specific objecting a large set.
Define Decimal search: a term that describes the base-10 number system,
probably the most commonly used number system.
When comparing items in a sort list or set, what type of search (from the above
list) takes the least amount of comparisons? liner search

Define Scratch block: define block is created each time a new custom block
Thomas creates a simple Scratch assignment. He is able to use 15 Scratch blocks.
Kiarra creates the same assignment and it looks exactly the same, but she used 20
Scratch blocks. What does this scenario indicate? Hat block

Define operating system: the software that supports a computers basic functions
List 3 different operating systems:
1. Scheduling tasks
2. Executing applications
3. Controlling peripherals
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Define application software: can be divided into two general classes
List 3 different application software:
1. Database programs
2. Word processors
3. Web browsers
Define internet browser: a software application used to locate and display web
pages
List 3 different browsers:
1. Internet browser
2. Internet explorer
3. Graphical browser
Define search engine: a program that searches for and identifies items in a
database that correspond to keywords
List 3 different search engines:
1. Ask.com
2. Yahoo.com
3. Duckduckgo.com
Define hyperlink: a link from a hypertext file or document to another location or
files
What are 3 characteristics that most hyperlinks have?
1. Relatives
2. Site roots
3. absolute
Define domain name: the part of a network address that identifies it as belonging
to a particular domain
List your 3 favorite websites:
1. youtube
2. google
3. facebook

How is computer storage measured?

From smallest to largest, list 6 sizes of storage:
1. bit
2. byte
3. kilobyte
4. megabyte
5. gigabyte
6. terabyte

What is a Word processor used for? Used to manipulate a text document

Define graphic: a graphical item displayed on a screen or stored as data
What is a Database used for? Design is the process of visual communication and
problem-solving using one or more of typography, photography and illustration.
Define table (in a database): data elements using a model of vertical columns and
horizontal rows.
What is a Spreadsheet used for? Computer file that allows you to enter data in
columns and rows
Define chart (in a spreadsheet): inserted an embedded chart use the insert option
within excel
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What is a Presentation used for? a software package used to display information in
the form a slide show
Define slide (in a presentation): a collection a slide to show informations or items
to a group of people
Define ePortfolio:electronic collection of evidence that shows your learning journey
over time.

Define binary code: a coding system using binary code digits 0 and 1 represents a
letter
Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdFmSlFojIw and watch the video. In
your own words, explain how to figure out the binary code for a number.
What are the place values in a binary number system? Base 2
List one website that lists the binary code for numbers: instructable.com
What is the binary code for 10: 1010
What is the binary code for 23: 10111
What is the binary code for 35: 100011
What is the binary code for 99: 1100100

What are the steps to the problem solving process?

Define defragment: reduce the fragmentation of by concatenating parts stored on

separated locations on a disk
Define configure: arrange or order so as to fit it fir a designated task
Define malware: software that is intended to damage or disable computers and
computer system
Define file compression: is a data compression method in which the logical size of
a file is reduced to save a disk space for easier and faster transmission
Define debugging:
Define coding:
Define sorting:

Define DNS:
Define LAN:
Define VPN:
Define WAN:

Define freeware
Define shareware:
Define open source:
Define copyrighted:

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