AP CSP Exam | Newest Exam 2026-
2027 | 100% Guaranteed Pass | Graded
A+
Bit -ANSWER a contraction of "Binary Digit"; the single unit of information in a computer,
typically represented as a 0 or 1
Byte -ANSWER 8 bits
Binary -ANSWER a way of representing information using only two options
Binary Number System -ANSWER a system for representing numbers using
combinations of the digits 0 and 1
Decimal Number System -ANSWER a system for representing numbers using
combinations of the digits 0 - 9
Overflow Error -ANSWER an incorrect value from attempting to represent a number that
is too large
Round-off Error -ANSWER an incorrect value from attempting to represent a number that
is too precise
Digital Data -ANSWER data that changes discreetly through a finite set of possible values
Analog Data -ANSWER data with values that change continuously, or smoothly, over
time, for example, music and colors of a painting
Sampling -ANSWER a process for creating a digital representation of analog data by
measuring the analog data at regular intervals
Pixel -ANSWER the fundamental unit of a digital image, typically a tiny square or dot
which contains a single point of color of a larger image
Resolution -ANSWER the dimensions by which you can measure how many pixels are on
a screen
RGB -ANSWER the RGB color model that uses varying intensities of (R)ed, (G)reen, and
(B)lue light added together to reproduce a broad array of colors
Data Compression -ANSWER a process for reducing the number of bits needed to
represent a piece of information
, Lossless Compression -ANSWER a process for reducing the number of bits needed to
represent something without losing any information; this process is reversible
Lossy Compression -ANSWER a process for reducing the number of bits needed to
represent something in which some information is lost
Intellectual Property -ANSWER a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as
a piece of writing or a design, to which one has rights
Creative Commons -ANSWER A collection of public copyright licenses that enable the
free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work. It allows artists to declare how they
want their creations to be shared and used
Open Access -ANSWER content free of any and all restrictions on access and free of
many restrictions on use
Open Source -ANSWER programs that are made freely available and may be
redistributed and modified
Computing Innovation -ANSWER Includes a program as an integral part of its function.
Can be physical (e.g. self-driving car), non-physical computing software (e.g. picture
editing software), or non-physical computing concepts (e.g., e-commerce).
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) -ANSWER Information about an individual that
identifies, links, relates, or describes them.
Phishing -ANSWER A technique that attempts to trick a user into providing personal
information. That personal information can then be used to access sensitive online
resources, such as bank accounts and emails.
Keylogging -ANSWER The use of a program to record every keystroke made by a
computer user in order to gain fraudulent access to passwords and other confidential
information.
Malware -ANSWER Software intended to damage a computing system or to take partial
control over its operation.
Rogue Access Point -ANSWER A wireless access point that give unauthorized access to
secure networks.
Encryption -ANSWER A process of encoding messages to keep them secret, so only
"authorized" parties can read it.
Decryption -ANSWER A process that reverses encryption, taking a secret message and
reproducing the original plain text.
2027 | 100% Guaranteed Pass | Graded
A+
Bit -ANSWER a contraction of "Binary Digit"; the single unit of information in a computer,
typically represented as a 0 or 1
Byte -ANSWER 8 bits
Binary -ANSWER a way of representing information using only two options
Binary Number System -ANSWER a system for representing numbers using
combinations of the digits 0 and 1
Decimal Number System -ANSWER a system for representing numbers using
combinations of the digits 0 - 9
Overflow Error -ANSWER an incorrect value from attempting to represent a number that
is too large
Round-off Error -ANSWER an incorrect value from attempting to represent a number that
is too precise
Digital Data -ANSWER data that changes discreetly through a finite set of possible values
Analog Data -ANSWER data with values that change continuously, or smoothly, over
time, for example, music and colors of a painting
Sampling -ANSWER a process for creating a digital representation of analog data by
measuring the analog data at regular intervals
Pixel -ANSWER the fundamental unit of a digital image, typically a tiny square or dot
which contains a single point of color of a larger image
Resolution -ANSWER the dimensions by which you can measure how many pixels are on
a screen
RGB -ANSWER the RGB color model that uses varying intensities of (R)ed, (G)reen, and
(B)lue light added together to reproduce a broad array of colors
Data Compression -ANSWER a process for reducing the number of bits needed to
represent a piece of information
, Lossless Compression -ANSWER a process for reducing the number of bits needed to
represent something without losing any information; this process is reversible
Lossy Compression -ANSWER a process for reducing the number of bits needed to
represent something in which some information is lost
Intellectual Property -ANSWER a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as
a piece of writing or a design, to which one has rights
Creative Commons -ANSWER A collection of public copyright licenses that enable the
free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work. It allows artists to declare how they
want their creations to be shared and used
Open Access -ANSWER content free of any and all restrictions on access and free of
many restrictions on use
Open Source -ANSWER programs that are made freely available and may be
redistributed and modified
Computing Innovation -ANSWER Includes a program as an integral part of its function.
Can be physical (e.g. self-driving car), non-physical computing software (e.g. picture
editing software), or non-physical computing concepts (e.g., e-commerce).
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) -ANSWER Information about an individual that
identifies, links, relates, or describes them.
Phishing -ANSWER A technique that attempts to trick a user into providing personal
information. That personal information can then be used to access sensitive online
resources, such as bank accounts and emails.
Keylogging -ANSWER The use of a program to record every keystroke made by a
computer user in order to gain fraudulent access to passwords and other confidential
information.
Malware -ANSWER Software intended to damage a computing system or to take partial
control over its operation.
Rogue Access Point -ANSWER A wireless access point that give unauthorized access to
secure networks.
Encryption -ANSWER A process of encoding messages to keep them secret, so only
"authorized" parties can read it.
Decryption -ANSWER A process that reverses encryption, taking a secret message and
reproducing the original plain text.
