AP Computer Science Principles · Unit 1 · Hardware & Internet
Computing Systems & Networks: every key term you need
18 flashcard terms for AP Computer Science Principles Unit 1, written to match the course framework. Study them here, then drill them as interactive flashcards — free, no account needed.
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Computing Using computational tools to solve problems, create solutions, and explore ideas.
Algorithm Step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task.
Program Sequence of instructions written in a programming language to accomplish goals.
Hardware Physical components of a computer system: CPU, memory, storage, input/output.
Software Programs and operating systems that run on computing devices.
Data Information represented in digital form: numbers, text, images, audio, video.
Binary Number system using only 0 and 1; foundation for all digital computing.
Bit Single binary digit; smallest unit of digital information.
Byte 8 bits grouped together; basic unit for storing and transmitting data.
Storage Devices that permanently hold data: hard drives, SSDs, cloud servers.
Memory Temporary storage used by CPU during processing; faster than disk storage.
Processing Power Speed at which a computer performs operations; measured in GHz.
Network Connected computers sharing data and resources through communication lines.
Internet Global system of interconnected networks enabling worldwide communication.
Protocol Set of rules governing how devices communicate and exchange data.
Boolean System using true/false values; foundation for logical operations.
Variable Named container storing data value that can change during program execution.
Syntax Rules governing structure and format of statements in a programming language.
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