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School of Computer
Science

Unit 2: Technology Systems

Learning Aim: C

Activity Sheet

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Introduction to
Programming (Word

Task 1
Below are the words you need to find. Once you have found each word,
proceed to task 2
Function
Variable
Integer

Sequence
Selection
Iteration,

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Algorithm
Procedure
Global

Declare
Array
Loop
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Character
Float

Unit 2: Technology Systems

Learning Aim: C

Assignment

local

Pseudocode

Task 2
Now that you have found all the words in the grid above, complete the
below table with the meaning of each word. If you get stuck use the
internet or the LRC to help.
Function
Variable
Integer
Character
Real
Sequence
Selection
Iteration
Assignment
Algorithm
Procedure
Global

Local
Declare
Array
Loop
Pseudocode

A block of code that carries out a particular task

Stores data in a program whilst its running
A whole number
A single unit of data such as a letter or symbol
A number with a decimal place
A set of steps that go in a particular order
Selecting an option
The act of repeating
Assigning a value to a variable
A set of unambiguous steps to solve a problem
A set of steps that go in a particular order
A variable that is declared within a function or
subroutine
A variable that is declared outside of a function or
subroutine
Making a variable in a program
A group of data that has the same data type stored
in memory
A continuous sequence
Breaking the program down converting it to English.

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