AP CSP Full Study Guide: Big Ideas 1–5

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the AP CSP curriculum.

Collaboration

Working with others to design, code, test, and improve a program.

Program Purpose

The reason why a program was created.

Function

What a program actually does.

Input

Data given to the program by the user or system.

Output

Result produced by the program.

Program Design Process

An iterative process consisting of defining the problem, planning the solution, coding, testing, debugging, and improving the program.

Test Cases

Scenarios used to check whether the program works correctly.

Syntax Error

An error that occurs when code breaks language rules.

Runtime Error

An error that occurs while the program is running.

Logic Error

When the program runs but gives the wrong answer.

Documentation

Explanation of the code, which helps in understanding and debugging.

Binary Numbers

Data represented using 0s and 1s.

Metadata

Data about data, such as file name, size, and author.

Data Compression

The process of reducing file size.

Lossless Compression

Compression that keeps all original data.

Lossy Compression

Compression that removes some data to reduce file size.

Data Analysis

Using data to find patterns and make predictions.

Algorithm

A step-by-step process to solve a problem.

Variable

A storage location identified by a name that can hold a value.

Conditionals

Statements that perform different actions based on whether a condition is true or false.

Iteration

The process of repeating code.

Procedure

A reusable block of code that performs a specific task.

Library

A collection of pre-written code that saves time for programmers.

IP Address

An identifier for a device on a network.

Protocol

A set of rules for communication between devices.

DNS

Domain Name System, which converts website names into IP addresses.

Bandwidth

The maximum amount of data that can be sent over a network in a specific period.

Fault Tolerance

The ability of a system to continue functioning even if part of it fails.

Digital Divide

The gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not.

Plagiarism

Using someone else's work or ideas without giving credit.

Encryption

The process of scrambling data to protect it from unauthorized access.

Two-Factor Authentication

A security process that requires two forms of identification before granting access.