AP CSP EXAM REVIEW 2024
Algorithm - A precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be
implemented in a programming language and executed by a computer.
Control Structure - one or more programming language statements that control
the flow of a computer program. Examples: If/Else structure or a loop structure.
Computer - a machine that processes information under the control of a program.
Program - sequence of instructions that control the computer. To run, it must be
loaded into the computer's memory where the CPU executes it one instruction at
a time.
Hardware - the computer's electronic and mechanical components.
Software - the programs that control computers
General purpose computer - a computer that can run many different programs
(e.g. a smartphone).
Special purpose computer - a computer that has a fixed program ( e.g. a calculator,
a watch, a car's brakes)
, AP CSP EXAM REVIEW 2024
Memory - physical device used to store information for use in a computer or other
digital electronic device( e.g. disk drive, flash drive)
RAM - Random Access Memory- also called main memory stores the computer's
programs and data temporarily while power is on.
CPU - Central Processing Unit is the hardware that carries out the instructions of a
computer program. It is made up of 3 main parts: the control unit (CU), the
arithmetic and register. The CU processes the program's instructions, the ALU
(arithmetic logic unit) performs the arithmetic and logic operations and the
register stores intermediate data during program execution.
Input devices - bring data and programs into the computer (e.g. mouse, keyboard)
Output devices - transmit data to other computers to users (e.g. printer, monitor,
speaker)
Motherboard - houses the computer's main electronic components
Algorithm - A precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be
implemented in a programming language and executed by a computer.
Control Structure - one or more programming language statements that control
the flow of a computer program. Examples: If/Else structure or a loop structure.
Computer - a machine that processes information under the control of a program.
Program - sequence of instructions that control the computer. To run, it must be
loaded into the computer's memory where the CPU executes it one instruction at
a time.
Hardware - the computer's electronic and mechanical components.
Software - the programs that control computers
General purpose computer - a computer that can run many different programs
(e.g. a smartphone).
Special purpose computer - a computer that has a fixed program ( e.g. a calculator,
a watch, a car's brakes)
, AP CSP EXAM REVIEW 2024
Memory - physical device used to store information for use in a computer or other
digital electronic device( e.g. disk drive, flash drive)
RAM - Random Access Memory- also called main memory stores the computer's
programs and data temporarily while power is on.
CPU - Central Processing Unit is the hardware that carries out the instructions of a
computer program. It is made up of 3 main parts: the control unit (CU), the
arithmetic and register. The CU processes the program's instructions, the ALU
(arithmetic logic unit) performs the arithmetic and logic operations and the
register stores intermediate data during program execution.
Input devices - bring data and programs into the computer (e.g. mouse, keyboard)
Output devices - transmit data to other computers to users (e.g. printer, monitor,
speaker)
Motherboard - houses the computer's main electronic components
