Intro to Digital Technologies

Question 1

analog computer

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A computer that uses mechanical operations to perform calculations, as with older style car speedometer or slide rule

Question 2

ARM

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Previously called Advanced RISC (reduced instruction set computing) Machine. A technology that contains a simplified architecture for a computer process to increase battery life.

Question 3

artificial intelligence (AI)

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The ability of computing devices to exhibit intelligence

Question 4

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)

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A computer code that numerically represents letters in the English alphabet to enable the transfer of text between computing devices.

Question 5

binary system

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A system of two possible values, 0 and 1, called binary digits, or bits

Question 6

binary digits

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A value in the binary system, either 1 or 0

Question 7

bit

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The smallest unit a computer can understand and act on. An abbreviation for binary digit.

Question 8

byte

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A collection of 8 bits

Question 9

cache memory

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A memory area, located on or near the microprocessor chip, where the most frequency used data is stored

Question 10

central processing unit (CPU)

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The part of your computer system that interprets instructions and processes data. Also referred to as the processor or core

Question 11

cloud storage

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Services that allow users to store documents and other files online

Question 12

computer

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An electronic, programmable device that can assemble, process, and store data

Question 13

computer cluster

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A group of computers joined together to provide higher computing power

Question 14

computer engineering (CE)

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The study of computer hardware and software systems and programming how devices interface with each other

Question 15

computer memory

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Temporary storage areas on your computer, including random access memory (RAM) and cache memory

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computer science (CS)

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The study of how to design software, solve problems such as computer security threats, or come up with better ways of handling data storage

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computing power

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Tasks accomplished by a computing system compared to the resources used

Question 18

converged device

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A type of device that combines several technologies, such as the ability to calculate, store data, and connect to the internet. Examples of this type of device include smartphones, GPS navigation systems, digital cameras, and smart appliances

Question 19

cybersecurity

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Methods used to protect the computing environment of an individual user, an organization, or a government

Question 20

data

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Raw facts: what you put into a computer

Question 21

database administration

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A career field in which workers are responsible for making sure that information stored in a database is available to and usable by those who need access to the information and that the information is secure from unauthorized access

Question 22

desktop computer

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A non-portable computer whose central processing unit (CPU) is housed in a tower configuration or, in some cases, within the monitor, as with the Apple iMac

Question 23

digital computer

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A computer that represents data using binary code

Question 24

dynamic RAM (DRAM)

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The type of memory most commonly found in computers; works quickly and is compact and affordable. Requires electricity and is fragile, meaning that the data held in RAM must constantly be refreshed

Question 25

file

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A computer’s basic storage unit; may contain a report, spreadsheet, or picture, among others

Question 26

flop

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A measurement of computing power representing one floating-point operation per second

Question 27

information

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Raw facts that are processed, organized, structured, or presented in a meaningful way; what you get out of a computer

Question 28

information processing cycle

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A cycle of handling raw data and information that has four parts: input of data, processing of data, output of information, and storage of data and information

Question 29

information systems (IS)

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A computer profession that bridges the needs of an organization and the way their information is handled to solve business problems. An IS professional considers who needs what data to get work done and how it can be delivered most efficiently