GCSE Computer Science exam latest update 2024 with questions & veried answers BRAND NEW

GCSE Computer Science exam latest update 2024 with questions & veried answers BRAND NEW Algorithm - ANSWER>>A sequence of steps to be performed to solve a problem Computer Program - ANSWER>>An implementation of an algorithm Data Structure - ANSWER>>Specialized format for storing and organizing data Procedure - ANSWER>>A names section of code which performs a task and does not return a value Function - ANSWER>>A named section of code which performs a task and returns a value Parameter - ANSWER>>A special type of variable which can be passed through sub-routines Scope - ANSWER>>The reach of a variable/data structure Computer System - ANSWER>>A combination of software and hardware Character - ANSWER>>Single Value "a" or "9" Integer - ANSWER>>Whole Number Boolean - ANSWER>>True or False Value ASCII - ANSWER>>Character Set: Limited to 7 bits, only applicable in Latin based languages Real - ANSWER>>Integer or Decimal Number Binary - ANSWER>>Composed of 1's and 0's Hexadecimal - ANSWER>>Composed of Integers 0-9 and Strings A-F Denary - ANSWER>>Composed of Digits 0-9 Run-Time Error - ANSWER>>Error that occurs while the program is running Unicode - ANSWER>>Alternative character set Iteration - ANSWER>>The process of repeating steps Selection - ANSWER>>A question is asked and from the response several paths can be taken Sequence - ANSWER>>The order in which instructions are performed Logic Error - ANSWER>>An error in the logic of the code which causes it to run incorrectly but not crash Syntax Error - ANSWER>>An error in the syntax of the code Will cause the program to crash Sample Rate - ANSWER>>The frequency at which samples are taken Requirements - ANSWER>>When the team decides what the software needs to do, To think about what the user will want the program to do Design - ANSWER>>Working out the smaller details of the program by breaking it down into smaller chunks Implementation - ANSWER>>The program code is written Testing - ANSWER>>Testing the program under various conditions to make sure it is going to work Evolution - ANSWER>>Maintaining and updating the program Lossy Compression - ANSWER>>Removes some of the file's original data to reduce file size Resolution - ANSWER>>How tightly packed the pixels are Bit Map Image - ANSWER>>Images composed of lots of pixels Vector Image - ANSWER>>Image created in graphics packages and consist of shapes called objects Lossless Compression - ANSWER>>Various algorithms are used to find parts in the data that are repeated Ring Topology - ANSWER>>Fast data transfer but if one machine fails the whole network will fail. Bus Topology - ANSWER>>Easy and cheap to install but if the main cable fails the whole network will crash Star Topology - ANSWER>>Reliable and high-performing but expensive to install and if a hub/switch fails the devices will not have network connection CPU - ANSWER>>Brains of the computer. Mainly processes and uses data to perform taks GPU - ANSWER>>A chip/processor designed to boost the performance of games and graphics RAM - ANSWER>>Primary Storage device which allows data to be stored and retrieved on the machine Volatile Memory - ANSWER>>Memory which only maintains it's storage while the machine is active Non-Volatile Memory - ANSWER>>Memory which maintains it storage whether or not the machine is active Logic Gate - ANSWER>>A diagram which represents boolean logic Virtual Memory - ANSWER>>Memory that appears to be main storage although most if it is held in secondary storage Cache - ANSWER>>Memory that is easily accessed by the CPU and is very fast Secondary Storage - ANSWER>>Non-Volatile memory that is not directly accessible by the CPU Optical - ANSWER>>Data is recorded by making marks in a pattern that can be read back with the aid of light. Magnetic - ANSWER>>A mechanical device in which the media is inserted