AP Computer Science Principles Flashcards: Collaboration
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What must be an integral part of any computing innovation's function?
A program must be an integral part of a computing innovation's function.
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What must be an integral part of any computing innovation's function?
A program must be an integral part of a computing innovation's function.
Define consensus building.
Consensus building is an interpersonal skill practiced by collaborative teams to reach a group agreement.
Provide an example of a physical computing innovation.
A self-driving car is an example of a physical computing innovation.
List four key interpersonal skills for effective collaborative teams.
Four key interpersonal skills are communication, consensus building, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
What is the benefit of effective collaboration on a computing innovation's final design?
Effective collaboration produces a computing innovation that reflects the diversity of talents and perspectives of the people who designed it.
Who is responsible for developing computing innovations?
Computing innovations are developed by groups of people through collaboration.
What is a primary method for preventing bias in a new software application?
Including diverse perspectives during the collaborative development process helps avoid bias.
What is the link between user consultation and program purpose?
Consulting with users allows a development team to understand the purpose of a program from diverse perspectives.
What is a collaboration model?
A collaboration model, such as pair programming, is a structured method used to facilitate collaboration among team members.
Provide an example of nonphysical computing software.
Picture editing software is an example of a nonphysical computing software innovation.
Besides the development team, who else is important to communicate with during the development process?
Consultation and communication with users are important aspects of the development of computing innovations.
How are computing innovations improved?
Computing innovations are improved through collaboration, which allows for diverse talents and perspectives to be reflected in the final product.
Provide an example of a nonphysical computing concept.
E-commerce is an example of a nonphysical computing concept innovation.
What is a computing innovation?
A computing innovation is an innovation that includes a program as an integral part of its function. It can be physical, nonphysical software, or a nonphysical concept.
How do online tools facilitate collaboration for programmers?
Online tools support collaboration by allowing programmers to share and provide feedback on ideas and documents.
Two team members disagree on a design choice. Which interpersonal skill is most needed to proceed?
Conflict resolution and negotiation are needed to resolve the disagreement and move forward.
What is the relationship between effective collaboration and interpersonal skills?
Effective collaborative teams practice strong interpersonal skills to manage their work and relationships.
What is the purpose of gathering information from potential users?
Information from users helps to understand the purpose of a program from diverse perspectives and develop a program that incorporates these views.
A development team is building an app for a global audience. Why is gathering feedback from international users crucial?
Feedback from diverse users is crucial to understand the program's purpose from different perspectives and incorporate them into the design.
A team uses a shared online document to outline their project, leaving comments for each other. What aspect of collaboration does this demonstrate?
This demonstrates how online tools support collaboration by allowing programmers to share and provide feedback on ideas and documents.
What is pair programming?
Pair programming is a common model that exists to facilitate collaboration between programmers.
How does collaboration with diverse perspectives help in the development of computing innovations?
Collaboration that includes diverse perspectives helps to avoid bias in the development of computing innovations.
Why is it insufficient for a single person to develop a major computing innovation?
Innovations are developed by groups because effective collaboration reflects a diversity of talents and perspectives that a single person lacks.
How can a team ensure their final product fully incorporates the needs of its intended audience?
By gathering information from potential users, a team can develop a program that fully incorporates diverse user perspectives.