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Java Programming Vocabulary

Adapted from: http://quizlet.com

Access Control	Public or Private; Determines how other objects made from other classes can use the variable, or if at all.
Applet	A program that runs on a web page.
appletviewer	A tool included in the JDK that's supported in NetBeans, which will test applets.
Application	A program that runs locally, on your own computer.
Argument	Extra information sent to a program.
Argument Storage	An Array.
Array	A group of related variables that share the same type and are being arranged.
Attribute	The information that describe the object and show how it is different than other objects.
Attributes and Behaviors	An object contains these two things.
Autoboxing	Casts a simple variable value to the corresponding class.
Behavior	What an object does.
Boolean Values	Type of variable that cannot be used in any Casting.
Casting	Converting information from one form to another.
char	Any character. Surrounded by single quotation marks.
Class	A master copy of the object that determines the attributes and behavior an object should have.
Class Statement	The way you give your computer program a name.
Comma	Used to separate things within a section.
Concatenating	Joining one string to another string. Also known as pasting.
Constants	Variables that do not change in value; typed in all-caps.
Destination	The converted version of the source in a new form.
Differences in String	S is Capitalized. Type of Object.
Do While Execution	This loop will always execute at least once, even if the conditions are not met.
Do While Loop	Tests the condition at the end of each repetition of a section of a program.
Double "	Quotation type used for string values.
Element	An item in an Array.
Engaging in OOP	Breaking down computer programs in the same way a pie chart is broken down.
For Loop	Repeats a section of a program a fixed amount of times.
Inheritance	Enables one object to inherit behavior and attributes from another object.
Iteration	A single trip through a loop.
Iterator	The counter variable used to control a loop.
Loop	This causes a computer program to return to the same place more than once.
main()	Block statement statement in which all of the program's work gets done.
Method	A group of Attributes and Behaviors.
Method	A way to accomplish a task in a Java program.
Methods	Part of an Object's behavior.
Multi-thread	A way for the computer to do more than one thing at the same time.
Object	A way of organizing a program so that it has everything it needs to accomplish a task.
Objects	Programs that you create. These can be thought of as physical items that exist in the real world.
OOP Program	A group of objects that work together to get something done.
Platform Independent	A program that does not have to be written for a specific operating system.
Programs	A class that can be used as a template for the creation of new objects.
Public int	Makes it possible to modify the variable from another program that is using the object.
Reason Brackets are missing	Not required for single statement IF statements or Loops.
Semicolon	Used to separate sections.
Single '	Quotation type used for character values.
Source	Information in it's original form.
Statement	An instruction you give a computer.
String	A collection of characters. Surrounded by double quotation marks.
String	A line of text that can include letters, numbers, punctuation, and other characters.
Subclass	A class that inherits from another class.
Superclass	A class that is inherited from.
Ternary Operator	Used to assign a value or display a value based on a condition.
Thread	Each part of a program which takes care of a different task.
Three types of Loops	For, While, and Do-While.
Unboxing	Casts an object to the corresponding simple value.
Variable	A storage place that can hold information, which may change.
While Loop	Tests the condition at the beginning of each repetition of a section of a program.
Expressions	Statements that involve a mathematical equation and produce a result.
println	Starts a new line after displaying the text.

CS Computer Ethics Vocabulary

Adapted from: http://quizlet.com

Anti-Virus	A computer program that detects viruses and repairs damaged files.
Bomb	Destructive computer program that acts on a predetermined event or at a specific time.
Commercial software	Software that is available for purchase.
Computer Vandalism	Act of damaging, altering, or destroying a computer, computer peripherals, computer software, or a computer service.
Computer Virus	A computer program that can reproduce by changing other programs to include a copy of itself-- a parasite program needing another program to survive.
Copyright Law	Law which requires the permission of the owner to make non-archival copies of the work in qusetion. It protects the holder of the copyright.
Ethical	Conforming to the accepted professional standards of conduct. A set of moral principles or values.
Freeware	A copyrighted program for which the user is not obligated to compensate the author. It is given away free of charge but it may not be copied and distributed wthout permission to do so
Hacker	Computer user who enjoys tinkering with computers, or who intentinally accesses computer system without permission to do so.
Intellectual Property	Ideas put into action, like writing, music, art, photography, computer programs. These can be protected under copyright or patent laws.
Password	A safeguard for access to a computer or a computer system or encrypted sensitive data files.
Piracy	The illegal copying and distribution of software.
Private Data	Information which is confidential and only ethically available to selected individual.. The right to keep certain things to yourself; not for public viewing.
Public Data	Information which is available ethically to any user.
Public Domain Software	Programs that are not copyrighted and are free to be shared, copied and used.
Shareware	Copyrighted software distributed free.
Hoax	A program intended to scare users into thinking they have a virus.
Software Piracy	The unathorized duplication, illegal copying, and/or distribution of programs.
SPA (Software Publishers Association)	Group that investigates software copyright violations.
Trojan Horse	A destructive computer program that disguises itself as a useful piece of software.
Virus	A computer program designed to cause damage to computer files or hardware See also bomb, hoax trojan horse and worm.
Worm	A destructive computer program that bores its way through a computer's files or through a computer network. It often leaves bits of itself behind in other programs.
Acceptable Use Policy	A document that governs the use of the computers and networks owned by the institution. It outlines what types of uses are acceptable and which are prohibited.
Commandment	An instruction or a requirement.
Computer Ethics	Using a computer responsibly for good purposes.
Ethics	A code of conduct on how a person should live.
FALSE	It is OK to use another person's password to log onto the computer network.
Flaming	A public post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism.
ISP	The company that hooks you up to the Internet such as AOL, Quest.
Netiquette	E-Mail manners.
Single-user License	Program that may be installed on only one computer.
Site License	Agreement that allows multiple users of software product.
Spamming	Bulk, mass, or repeated posting or mailing of substantially identical messages. The emphasis is on the multiple sending.
Trolling	An inflammatory post that is designed to provoke a flame war or flame responses.
TRUE	It is not wise for children to provide credit card information without permission from parents using the Internet.
Commercial software	Software that is available for purchase.

CS Social Networking Vocabulary

Adapted from: http://quizlet.com

Microblog	one word for a Twitter profile
Follower	Subscriber to your Tweets
DM	direct message - private Twitter message to one user
Hashtag	a term beginning with a hash mark referencing a topic, like #soannoyed
TT	trending topic - one of the most popular current topics on Twitter
Twitpic	service that allows you to post images to Twitter
Twitter Client	third party application like Hootsuite or Tweetdeck that adds features to Twitter
Auto-DM	automated message received when you follow a Twitter user
Verified	Twitter confirms certain prominent users' identities and labels them "verified."
Retweet	sharing another user's Tweet with your own followers
#FollowFriday	day of the week when some Twitter users recommend favorite friends and followers to others
Fan Page	old term for what are now called "pages"
Profile Banner	single long picture in five parts tagged so that it shows up spread across the five pictures at the top of a page
Landing Page	the first thing you see when you reach a page
Like-Gated	visible only after "liking" a page
App	short for application - a program using Facebook's API
Instant Personalization	controversial offering from Facebook that provides users' information to sites like Yelp and Pandora
Upvote/Upmod/Digg	terms on Reddit, Slashdot, and Digg, respectively, for voting in favor of a submission's popularity
Submission	link posted to a social bookmarking site
Throwaway/Sockpuppet/Alt	extra username, often created to avoid connecting an embarrassing post to an established account
Shadowban	closure of a user's account that is not apparent to the user
Mod	user with certain administrative powers
Admin	site employee who takes an administrative role in the community
Flame War	vigorous argument
Linkbait	content intended to attract backlinks and social media sharing

Computational Thinking Vocabulary

Adapted from: http://csta.acm.org/Curriculum/sub/CurrFiles/472.11CTTeacherResources_2ed-SP-vF.pdf

Data Collection	The process of gathering appropriate information
Data Analysis	Making sense of data, finding patterns, and drawing conclusions
Data Representation	Depicting and organizing data in appropriate graphs, charts, words, or images
Problem Decomposition	Breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable parts
Abstraction	Reducing complexity to define main idea
Algorithms & Procedures	Series of ordered steps taken to solve a problem or achieve some end.
Automation	Having computers or machines do repetitive or tedious tasks.
Simulation	Representation or model of a process. Simulation also involves running experiments using models.
Parallelization	Organize resources to simultaneously carry out tasks to reach a common goal.

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