Digital Technologies Terminology

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Algorithm

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a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer

Question 2

Analog/Analogue

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Relating to, or using signals or info, represented by continuously variable, physical quantity, such as spatial position, voltage etc

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Artificial intelligence

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The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally require human intelligence such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between language

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Binary

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Assistant where numbers are expressed as zero or one

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Block coding

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Instead of typing, a coding language, drag-and-drop jigsaw-like pieces together to build things

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Data

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Information that can be interpreted and used by computers

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Digital

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Using electric technology to generate store and process data in a format that uses discrete values, typically represented by zero and one

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Digital solution

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Technology-based strategies, tools and services designed to address specific challenges or achieve desired outcomes in various aspects of business or life

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Hardware

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External and internal devices in equipment that enable you to perform major functions, such as input, output storage communicating, processing and more

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Internet

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A worldwide system of interconnected, computer networks and electronic devices that communicate with each other using an established set of protocols

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Information System

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An interconnected set of components used to collect, store, process and transmit data and digital information

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JavaScript

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A scripting language that enables you to create dynamically updating content control multimedia, animate images, and pretty much everything else

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Microsoft MakeCode

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A text-based programming language that uses letters, numbers and symbols. It’s one of the most popular programming languages in the world

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Network

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Interconnected computing devices that can exchange data and share resources with each other

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Software

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Set of instructions data or programs used to operate computers, and execute specific tasks

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Transmitted

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The transfer data from one digital device to another