Homework 1 Vocab Terms- AP Comp. Science

Computing innovation

includes a program as an integral part of its function. It can be physical (self driving car), non-physical computing software (picture editing software), or non-physical computing concepts (e-commerce)

collaboration

the process where two or more people or teams work together to achieve a goal or complete a task

online tools

software applications or programs that are accessed and used through a web browser over the internet

interpersonal skills in effective collaboration

the ability to enable individuals to interact positively and productively with others while working towards a common goal

data values

the specific content or meaning held within a piece of data

digital data

a discrete representation of data

bit

binary digit

byte

8 binary digits

abstraction

the process of simplifying complex systems by hiding unnecessary details and focusing on essential characteristics

number bases

defines the number of unique digits, including zero, to represent numbers within a positional numeral system

binary

a way of representing information using only two options

decimal

a way of representing information using ten options

place value

the value of a digit based on its position within a number