Computational Thinking & Email Spam

Flashcards for Computational Thinking and Spam

Computational Thinking

A way of thinking through problems and finding good solutions for them.

Four Elements of Computational Thinking

Decomposition, Abstraction, Pattern recognition, Algorithm

Decomposition (in Computational Thinking)

Breaking a problem down into smaller parts.

Abstraction (in Computational Thinking)

The process of simplifying complex problems by focusing on essential details while ignoring unnecessary ones.

Pattern Recognition

Finding the similarities and differences between things.

Algorithm

A set of instructions we can follow to carry out a task. A well-written algorithm leads to a good program.

Spam Filter

A computer program that spots spam emails (unsolicited email) and can stop them from getting into your inbox.

Spam Email Actions

Recognize and delete or report spam emails, and use an effective spam filter.