Key Definitions - 2.2

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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Variable -

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Used within a computer program to store a single piece of data. The contents can be changed

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Constant

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Used within a computer program to store a single piece of data. The data does not change within the program (it remains constant)

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Operator

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Used within a program to represent an action e.g + which represents addition

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Input

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Data entered into a computer program

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Output

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Data sent out by the computer program

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Assignment

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When a value is set/given to a variable

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Sequence -

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When the code/instructions are all in order so that one piece of code executes followed by the next etc

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Selection -

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• when a choice/decision is used within a program, allowing for multiple outcomes dependent on the data that is inputted. E.g if, else

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Iteration

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• When a section of code is repeated

#10

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Condition Controlled Iteration

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This is a type of iteration, where the code is repeated until a certain condition is met. This means the code could execute any number of times, as it relies on the condition being met before stopping.

#11

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Count Controlled Iteration

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This is a type of iteration, where the code is repeated a specific number of times. This means the code will only execute this number of times before stopping.

#12

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String

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A data type which is used when storing alphanumeric characters and symbols. E.g. letters, numbers, #?!- etc.

#13

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String Manipulation

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Refers to when a string is altered or edited to suit the means of the program.

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String Concentation

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Refers to when strings are brought together and combined.

#15

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String Splitting

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Refers to when a string is split at specific points, separating the single string into multiple strings.

#16

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Text File

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Used to store data whilst the program is running.

#17

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Database -

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Used to store large amounts of data beyond whilst the program is running. Offers a more secure way of storing data.

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Record

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Refers to all data stored about a single data subject within a table. Can often be seen as a single row within a table.

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Field

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Refers to the various categories for which data is collected. Can often be seen as a single column within a table.

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SQL

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Structured Query Language - the language used to manage, maintain and query a database.

#21

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SQL Query

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Written to extract data from within a database.

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SELECT

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An element of a SQL query. Used to determine which field will be extracted.

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FROM

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An element of a SQL query. Used to determine which table the data will be extracted from.

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WHERE -

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An element of an SQL query. Used to set the criteria for the query. This element may not always come up in a question.