CPSC 110 Midterm

Keywords

Have a meaning in the programming language. Used for their intended, or reserved, purpose only.

Operators

Symbols or words that perform actions on operands; an item of (a number).

Punctuation

Mark beginning or ends of statements, separate items in a list, etc.

Identifiers

Similar to keywords; identify storage locations in memory and parts of the program created by the programmer.

Syntax

Rules to be followed while writing a program - dictates how punctuation, keywords, and operators are used.

Algorithm

A finite list of instructions used to solve a problem in a finite period of time.

Computer science

The study of algorithms.

Variable

The name of a storage location in the computer's memory that can hold data.

Binary

On = 1, Off = 2.

The && Operator

Both must be true.

The || Operator

At least one must be true.

The != Operator

F = T, T = F.

The Exclusive Operator

One, the other, but not both (A or B, but not A and B).

Memory

Lost when the computer is turned off; fast, expensive, volatile. ex. Solid state drive.

Storage

Slow, big, cheap, "permanent". ex. the hard drive.

RAM

Random access memory; variables stored here.

Compiler

A program that translates source code into an executable form.

Syntax Error

Mistakes done by the programmer that violate rules of the programming language.

Source Code

Programming statements written by the programmer and saved to a source file.

Java Compiler

Translates a source file into a file that contains byte code.

Java Virtual Machine

Executes byte code instructions.