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title: "AP Computer Science A Key Terms"
description: "488 AP Computer Science A key terms and definitions organized by AP® Course and Exam Description unit."
canonical: "https://fiveable.me/ap-comp-sci-a/key-terms"
type: "key-terms-hub"
subject: "AP Computer Science A"
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# AP Computer Science A Key Terms

## Overview

488 AP Computer Science A key terms and definitions organized by AP® Course and Exam Description unit.

## Units

- [Unit 1: Unit 1 – Using Objects and Methods](/ap-comp-sci-a/key-terms/unit/1): 165 terms across 15 topics
- [Unit 2: Unit 2 – Selection and Iteration](/ap-comp-sci-a/key-terms/unit/2): 79 terms across 12 topics
- [Unit 3: Unit 3 – Class Creation](/ap-comp-sci-a/key-terms/unit/3): 74 terms across 9 topics
- [Unit 4: Unit 4 – Data Collections](/ap-comp-sci-a/key-terms/unit/4): 170 terms across 17 topics

## Related Resources

- [AP Computer Science A subject hub](/ap-comp-sci-a)
- [All AP® key terms](/key-terms)

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