Introduction to IT Flashcards
Abstraction
To take a relatively complex system and simplify it for our use
Algorithm
A series of steps that solves specific problems
ASCII
The oldest character encoding standard used, it represents the English alphabet, digits, and punctuation marks.
Binary system:
The communication that a computer uses, also known as base-2 numeral system
Byte
a grou0p of 8 bits
Character encoding:
used to assign our binary values to characters so that we as humans can read them.
Computer:
a device that sores and processes data by performing calculations
Cryptography:
the overarching discipline that covers the practice of coding and hiding messages from third parties.
Digital divide:
The growing skills gap between people with and without digital literacy skills.
Information technology:
The use of digital technology, like computers and the internet, to store and process data into useful information
Linux OS:
One of the largest open source operating systems used heavily in business infrastructure and in the consumer space.
Logic gates:
Allow transistors to do more complex tasks, like deciding where to send 3elctrical signal depending on logical conditions
Open Source:
This means the developers will let other developers share, modify, and distribute their software for free
PDA:
Personal digital Assistant; allows computing to go mobile.
Punch cards:
A sequence of cards with holes in them to automatically perform calculations instead of manually entering them by hand.
