ListAn ordered,collection ofitems. In Python,they are definedby squarebrackets [].AlgorithmA finite set ofwell-defined,ordered steps forsolving a problemor achieving anend goal.globalvariableStored datathat may beused by anypart of theprogram.scopeA description ofthe parts of aprogram where aparticular variablecan be accessedand modified.typeconversionThe processof convertingthe value ofone data typeto anotherstringA sequence ofcharacters(letters, numbers,symbols)enclosed inquotes.functionA named,reusable blockof codedesigned toperform aspecific task.ArithmeticoperatorA symbol in code thattells a computer toperform a specificmath operation, suchas addition,subtraction,multiplication, ordivision. (+ – × / ).call aprocedureorfunctionTo direct aprogram toexecute orreference acertainprocedure.Integer(int)A wholenumber,positive ornegative,without adecimal point.ConcatenationJoining2 stringstogetherAbstractionThe process ofsimplifying complexreality by hidingunnecessary detailsand only presentingthe essentialinformation.ApplicationProgrammingInterfaces(API)A set of rules andprotocols that allowstwo separatesoftware applicationsor systems tocommunicate witheach other.BinaryA number systemthat uses onlytwo symbols,typically 0 and 1.It is the languageof computers.Loop orIterationA controlstructure thatcauses a blockof code to beexecutedrepeatedly.Modulo orModulus%A mathematicaloperator thatperformsdivision, butreturns theremainder.DecryptionThe process ofconvertingencrypted databack into itsoriginal,readable form.input()A pythonfunction thatprompts andretrieves textfrom the userA logicalvalue thatcan only beTrue orFalse.Boolean(bool)EncryptionThe process ofencoding amessage orinformation in sucha way that onlyauthorized partiescan access it.InputDeviceA piece of hardwareused to provide dataand control signals toan informationprocessing system(e.g., keyboard,mouse).Float(float)A numbercontaining adecimal point,used torepresent realnumbersLogicaloperatorA representation of alogical statement thatis used to examine therelationship betweentwo values anddetermine whether thestatement is true orfalse.DebuggingTo findand fixerrorsArgumentA value that ispassed into afunction whenit is called orinvoked.ArgumentThe actualvalue passedto the functionwhen it iscalled.conditionalstatementA programmingstatement thatevaluates atrue/false Booleanexpression todetermine the nextsteps in a program.OutputDeviceA piece ofhardware thatreceivesprocessed datafrom the computer(e.g., monitor,printer).localvariableStored data that isonly used within asmall scope of aproject and cannotbe used by otherparts of theprogram.    ListAn ordered,collection ofitems. In Python,they are definedby squarebrackets [].AlgorithmA finite set ofwell-defined,ordered steps forsolving a problemor achieving anend goal.globalvariableStored datathat may beused by anypart of theprogram.scopeA description ofthe parts of aprogram where aparticular variablecan be accessedand modified.typeconversionThe processof convertingthe value ofone data typeto anotherstringA sequence ofcharacters(letters, numbers,symbols)enclosed inquotes.functionA named,reusable blockof codedesigned toperform aspecific task.ArithmeticoperatorA symbol in code thattells a computer toperform a specificmath operation, suchas addition,subtraction,multiplication, ordivision. (+ – × / ).call aprocedureorfunctionTo direct aprogram toexecute orreference acertainprocedure.Integer(int)A wholenumber,positive ornegative,without adecimal point.ConcatenationJoining2 stringstogetherAbstractionThe process ofsimplifying complexreality by hidingunnecessary detailsand only presentingthe essentialinformation.ApplicationProgrammingInterfaces(API)A set of rules andprotocols that allowstwo separatesoftware applicationsor systems tocommunicate witheach other.BinaryA number systemthat uses onlytwo symbols,typically 0 and 1.It is the languageof computers.Loop orIterationA controlstructure thatcauses a blockof code to beexecutedrepeatedly.Modulo orModulus%A mathematicaloperator thatperformsdivision, butreturns theremainder.DecryptionThe process ofconvertingencrypted databack into itsoriginal,readable form.input()A pythonfunction thatprompts andretrieves textfrom the userA logicalvalue thatcan only beTrue orFalse.Boolean(bool)EncryptionThe process ofencoding amessage orinformation in sucha way that onlyauthorized partiescan access it.InputDeviceA piece of hardwareused to provide dataand control signals toan informationprocessing system(e.g., keyboard,mouse).Float(float)A numbercontaining adecimal point,used torepresent realnumbersLogicaloperatorA representation of alogical statement thatis used to examine therelationship betweentwo values anddetermine whether thestatement is true orfalse.DebuggingTo findand fixerrorsArgumentA value that ispassed into afunction whenit is called orinvoked.ArgumentThe actualvalue passedto the functionwhen it iscalled.conditionalstatementA programmingstatement thatevaluates atrue/false Booleanexpression todetermine the nextsteps in a program.OutputDeviceA piece ofhardware thatreceivesprocessed datafrom the computer(e.g., monitor,printer).localvariableStored data that isonly used within asmall scope of aproject and cannotbe used by otherparts of theprogram.    

Computer Science Essentials Vocabulary - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. An ordered, collection of items. In Python, they are defined by square brackets [].
    List
  2. A finite set of well-defined, ordered steps for solving a problem or achieving an end goal.
    Algorithm
  3. Stored data that may be used by any part of the program.
    global variable
  4. A description of the parts of a program where a particular variable can be accessed and modified.
    scope
  5. The process of converting the value of one data type to another
    type conversion
  6. A sequence of characters (letters, numbers, symbols) enclosed in quotes.
    string
  7. A named, reusable block of code designed to perform a specific task.
    function
  8. A symbol in code that tells a computer to perform a specific math operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. (+ – × / ).
    Arithmetic operator
  9. To direct a program to execute or reference a certain procedure.
    call a procedure or function
  10. A whole number, positive or negative, without a decimal point.
    Integer (int)
  11. Joining 2 strings together
    Concatenation
  12. The process of simplifying complex reality by hiding unnecessary details and only presenting the essential information.
    Abstraction
  13. A set of rules and protocols that allows two separate software applications or systems to communicate with each other.
    Application Programming Interfaces (API)
  14. A number system that uses only two symbols, typically 0 and 1. It is the language of computers.
    Binary
  15. A control structure that causes a block of code to be executed repeatedly.
    Loop or Iteration
  16. A mathematical operator that performs division, but returns the remainder.
    Modulo or Modulus %
  17. The process of converting encrypted data back into its original, readable form.
    Decryption
  18. A python function that prompts and retrieves text from the user
    input()
  19. Boolean (bool)
    A logical value that can only be True or False.
  20. The process of encoding a message or information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it.
    Encryption
  21. A piece of hardware used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system (e.g., keyboard, mouse).
    Input Device
  22. A number containing a decimal point, used to represent real numbers
    Float (float)
  23. A representation of a logical statement that is used to examine the relationship between two values and determine whether the statement is true or false.
    Logical operator
  24. To find and fix errors
    Debugging
  25. A value that is passed into a function when it is called or invoked.
    Argument
  26. The actual value passed to the function when it is called.
    Argument
  27. A programming statement that evaluates a true/false Boolean expression to determine the next steps in a program.
    conditional statement
  28. A piece of hardware that receives processed data from the computer (e.g., monitor, printer).
    Output Device
  29. Stored data that is only used within a small scope of a project and cannot be used by other parts of the program.    
    local variable