What is an algorithm?
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A set of instructions to solve a problem.
The Nextutor GCSE Computer Science flashcard library has 7 decks and 105 cards across 7 topics, including Algorithms and Pseudocode, Data Structures — Lists, Stacks and Queues, Computer Systems — CPU and Memory and more.
What is an algorithm?
A set of instructions to solve a problem.
What is a list?
A collection of items that can be accessed and manipulated.
What is CPU
Central Processing Unit, executes instructions
What is a network?
A network is a collection of devices connected to share resources.
Variable
A storage location that holds a value.
What is a database?
A collection of organised data stored in a way that allows for efficient retrieval.
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The library currently covers 7 topics: Algorithms and Pseudocode; Data Structures — Lists, Stacks and Queues; Computer Systems — CPU and Memory; Networks, Protocols and Cybersecurity; Programming Concepts — Variables, Loops and Functions; Databases and SQL; Number Systems — Binary and Hexadecimal. New decks are added over time.
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There are 7 decks with 105 cards in total. Each card has a question on the front and the answer on the back.
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