Module 2 Flashcards
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Applications (apps)
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Software that interacts with a user
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Array
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a data structure containing multiple elements
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ASCII
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an older standard for encoding text
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Assembly language
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a low-level programming language
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Asset
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asset is any data, device, or other component of the environment that supports information-related activities
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Attribute
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an attribute is a specification that defines a property of an object, element, or file.
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Batch file
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a computer file containing a list of instructions to be carried out in turn
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Binary/Base 2
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a number system that only uses 0 and 1
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Boolean
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A binary variable, having two possible values called “true” and “false.”.
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Branch
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a program control structure in which one of several alternative sets of program statements is selected for execution based on a condition
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Character
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a letter, number, space, symbol or punctuation mark
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Character set
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the collection of characters that can be represented in a system
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Client Access Licenses
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Software that is installed on a network server so it can be accessed by all authorized users
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Cloud hosting
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software that runs from an offsite server over the internet
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Code
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program instructions
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Collaboration software
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application software designed to help people work together on a shared task (e-mail software, for example)
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Column
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in a database table, columns run vertically. they correspond with individual fields
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CSV
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Comma Separated Value - a method of storing data (flat file)
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Comment
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In programming, comments are used to provide documentation inside the source code itself. Comments are ignored by the compiler/interpreter.
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Compiled language
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A programming language in which source code is compiled, or translated to machine code, before the program can be run
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Computer Aided Design
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the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design
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Concurrent license
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License that is based on the number of users at once.
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Condition
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Something that can resolve to either True or False
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Conditional statement
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“If” statements
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Constant
a value that won't be changed during normal execution
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Container
A data structure that is made up of one or more other objects (lists, arrays, etc.)
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Copyright
a legal way of protecting one's work
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Cross-platform software
an application that works on multiple operating systems or devices.
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Data
"raw" information that is collected/processed by a computer
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Data Definition Language (DDL)
Commands that are used to structure data in a database
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Data Manipulation Language (DML)
Computer Language used to interact with a database by deleting, inserting, retrieving, or updating data in the database
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Database
an organized collection of data, generally stored and accessed electronically from a computer system
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Database access methods
commands that are used to work with a database
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Database interfaces
Different methods of working with a database (direct access, program access, etc.)
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Decimal/Base 10
Number system using numerals 0-9
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Desktop publishing
Desktop publishing is the creation of documents using page layout software on a personal computer.
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Digital certificate
A method to prove a specific piece of software is from a trusted publisher
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Digital Product
Goods that are stored, delivered, and used in electronic format
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Digital Rights Management
any scheme that controls access to copyrighted material using technological means.
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Element
represents a fragment of computer code.
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Email client
Software used to work with e-mail
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EULA
End User License Agreement
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Field
Single item of data within a database or software program
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Flat File
a method of organizing data that is not capable of relational methods or other advanced operations (like a spreadsheet)
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Floating-point
a decimal number
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Flow chart
A graphical representation of the sequence of operations in an information system or program
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Freeware
software that is available free of charge.
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Function
A section of a program utilized for a specific task.
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Graphic design
A type of software used to create illustrations, logos, etc.
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Group use/Site license
a type of software license that allows the user to install a software package in several computers simultaneously, such as at a particular site (facility) or across a corporation
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Hexadecimal
A numbering system using the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F
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Identifier
A sequence of characters used to identify or refer to a program or an element, such as a variable
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Information
A summarization of raw data points
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Insight
Information that can help inform meaningful decisions
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Instant messaging
real-time text transmission over the internet
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Integer
a whole number or a number that is not a fraction.
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Intellectual Property
Something of value that isn't a physical object (for example, one of Disney's intellectual properties is Star Wars)
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Interpreter
Software that translates an interpreted programming code into executable code in real time
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License
Agreement and statement of terms that permits an action.
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Local installation
If you install something its only on your computer
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Loop
Sequence of instructions repeated a certain number of times.
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Markup language
A method of annotating and structuring data (HTML, for example)
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Method
in object-oriented programming, a method is a function that is associated with a specific object
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Microsoft Store apps
Applications obtained from the Microsoft app store
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n-tier application
an application that is separated into several "layers" - in which the interface, data, and processing are separated
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Object-Oriented Programming
A type of programming in which the developer defines a data structure, as well as the actions that can be performed on or with them
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One-tier application
One tier architecture has all the layers such as Presentation, Business, Data Access layers hosted on the same machine
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Online workspace
Online environment where users collaborate and access the same content
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Open-source
software that has its source code available for other people to download/access/modify
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Operator
Symbols/statements that are used to perform actions/calculations on data. For example: + - %, etc.
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Patent
A legal protection for inventions
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Personal Information Manager
a computer program functioning as an address book, organizer, calendar, etc.
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Piracy
Illegal copying of software or paid applications
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Place value
The value of the location of the digit in a number
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Presentation
designed to allow the user to present information in an engaging way such as with text, pictures, sound
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Procedure
A segment of code that can be reused. Does NOT return a value.
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Product key
A code distributed with commercial software that can be used to prove you purchased the software
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Productivity software
Software that is used in the general context of work (word processors, spreadsheets, etc.)
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Program
Coded software instructions to control a computer.
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Programming language
A language used to create software programs
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Project management
software is software used for project planning, scheduling, resource allocation and change management
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Pseudocode
Pseudocode is "fake" computer code that is usually written as part of the design process. This is not real programming code, and as such, will not run.
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Query language
computer programming language that requests and retrieves data from database and information systems by sending queries
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Record
a collection of fields in a database
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Relational methods
Database methods used to perform various actions
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Remote desktop
Remote desktop is a program or an operating system feature that allows a user to connect to a computer in another location, see that computer's desktop and interact with it as if it were local.
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Repair
process of identifying, troubleshooting and resolving problems and issues in a faulty computer
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Return
When a function passes information back to the main program, this is a return
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Return on Security Investment
Balancing the cost of security against the hassle of having the data compromised
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Risk assessment
a report that shows an organization's vulnerabilities and estimated cost of recovery in the event of damage.
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Row
A horizontal row of elements in a database table. Rows represent individual records in the database.
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Sandbox
A virtual space in which new or untested software can be run securely.
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Script
A series of commands designed to be run all at once
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Security control
countermeasures to avoid, detect, counteract, or minimize security risks
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Single use license
A software license designed for use by one person
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Single-platform software
Software that is designed/written for a specific operating system
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Software development
The act of designing and creating software
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Software installation best practices
1) confirm compatibility; 2) ensure system meets hardware requirements; 3) note any special instructions; 4) make sure you have a license to use the software
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Spreadsheet
A type of software that stores information in flat tables
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String
A collection of characters
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Subroutine
Sequence of a program that does a specific task
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Table
a data structure that organizes information into rows and columns.
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Telepresence
Using video and networking technology to facilitate meetings with people over the internet
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Three-tier application
An application that separates the presentation, business, and data layers into separate locations.
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Throughput rate
Amount of data that can be transferred from one location to another in a given amount of time
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Trademark
A way to protect an organization's name, logo, etc.
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Two-tier application
An application in which the presentation layer is separated from the logic and data layers
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Unicode
an international encoding standard used with different languages and scripts.
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Uninstall
To remove an application from a computer
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User Interface
The means by which a user interacts with an application/system
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Variable
A value in a program that is able to change
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VBScript
Scripting language developed by Microsoft.
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Video teleconferencing
a live, visual connection between two or more people residing in seperate locations for the purpose of communication
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Visual diagramming
a method of organizing information by using a graphic
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VoIP
Voice Over IP - voice communications and multimedia sessions over internet protocol networks.
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Web application
Application program that is stored on a remote server and delivered over the Internet through a browser interface
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Web browser
is an application used to access and view websites.
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Windows PowerShell
an advanced command-line interface for Windows
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Word processing
software that allows a user to create, edit,or print documents
