Computer Science I Chapter – Basics and Conditionals

Vocabulary flashcards covering basic concepts related to data types, constants, and math functions in C programming.

Data types

Classifications of data items that tell the compiler or interpreter how the programmer intends to use the data.

define directive

A preprocessor directive used in C to define a macro, replacing the identifier with a specified replacement text.

Constant variable

An initialized variable whose value cannot change after it has been set.

Type conversion

The process of converting a variable from one data type to another.

Primitive types

Basic data types built into the programming language, such as int, char, and float.

Built-in Math functions

Predefined functions in C that perform mathematical operations, like sqrt and pow.

Operator Precedence

The rules that determine the order in which different operators are evaluated in expressions.

User input

Data that a program receives from the user during execution.

Cumulative score example

An example output showing how to format cumulative scores in a program, such as 'The cumulative score of the students is: 2800.'

Implicit conversion

Automatic conversion performed by the compiler when changing data types, such as from int to double.