GLOSSARY OF TERMS Flashcards
It is defined as the science of making computers or machines in general to do things that require intelligence when done by humans.
Artificial intelligence
It is a combination of two words – web and log. It works the same way as diary, but
the privacy becomes irrelevant given that a blog can be seen by anyone online.
Blog
Blog is a combination of two words – _______ and ________.
web and log
It a process in which information is exchanged between individuals
through verbal and non-verbal means
Communication
It is a hardware component that aids a computer to send or transmit and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers
Communication device
It a flat, round, portable metal disc
Compact disc/disk
It is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in
its own memory, that can accept data, manipulate the data according to specified
rules, produce results, and store the results for future use.
Computer
It means license of an electronic, non-tangible copy of the Programme which may be made available for repeated private viewing by an
authorized user over an indefinite period of time in accordance with the relevant user
permissions.
Digital ownership
ENIAC
Electronic Numeric Integrator and Calculator
It refers to an action of making use of and benefiting from digital resources such as changing grades by hacking the system.
Exploitation
It is a data storage hardware device that offers a greater storage capacity than a floppy disk, zip disk, or USB flash drive.
Hard disk/disc
It refers to the knowledge obtained from reading investigation, study, or research.
Information
It a period in human history characterized by the shift from traditional industry to an information technology-based economy brought by industrialization.
Information age
It refers to technology that supports activities involving information such as gathering, processing, storing, and presenting data. Increasingly, these activities also involve collaboration and communication.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
It pertains to the industry that involves computers, software, networking, and other IT infrastructure that help relay or manage information deemed important in modern-day living.
Information Technology (IT)
Any hardware component that allows one to enter data or instructions into a computer.
Input device
It a technologically advanced machines that perceive and respond to the world around them.
Intelligent system –
It is a battery-powered computer that is more portable than a desktop, allowing one to use it almost anywhere.
Laptop computer
It refers to publication of a false statement that damage one’s business or personal reputation.
Libel
It is a powerful multi-user computer capable of supporting hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.
Mainframe
It refers to communication devices. Communication devices are used in interaction and/or communication.
Media
It is a multi-user computer capable of supporting from four to hundreds
of users simultaneously.
Minicomputer
It is any hardware component that transmits information to one or more
people.
Output device
It is a piece of computer hardware that is added to a computer in order to expand its abilities. The term peripheral is used to describe those devices that are optional in nature, as opposed to hardware that is either demanded or always required in principle. There are all different kinds of peripherals you can add your computer. The main distinction among peripherals is the way they are connected to your computer. They can be connected internally or externally.
Peripheral
It is the act of using someone’s intellectual property and claiming it as one’s own.
Plagiarism
This industry that involves computers, software, and networking, among others is called ___________. It is a subset of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Information Technology (IT).
It pertains to the use of technology that supports activities involving not only information such as gathering, storing, and presenting data, but also collaboration and
communication.
ICT
Being the main tool or equipment in IT, has evolved in many ways from
the first-generation computer to the fifth-generation computer
computer
