C8:L3,L4,L5 Flashcards

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refers to the tools, machines, and systems created to make life easier and
more efficient.

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Technology

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major advancements that have shaped the modern world include (4)

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Internet;
Artificial Intelligence (AI);
Renewable Energy;
Biotechnology

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: A global network that connects people and provides instant access to
information.

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Internet

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: Machines that can learn and make decisions, used in
healthcare, business, and daily life.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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: Solar and wind power help reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

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Renewable Energy

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: Innovations like genetic engineering and medical research improve
health and agriculture.

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Biotechnology

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Technology has improved many aspects of daily life: 5

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Communication:
Healthcare:
Education;
Work and Business;
Environment:

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Personal data is often collected and stored online, raising risks
of hacking and identity theft.

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Privacy and Security:

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Automation can replace human workers, leading to
unemployment in certain industries.

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Job Displacement:

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Electronic waste and pollution from technology production
need sustainable solutions.

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Environmental Impact:

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: AI decision-making, genetic modifications, and surveillance pose
ethical questions about their use.

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Ethical Dilemmas

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To maximize the benefits of technology while minimizing risks, individuals must: 4

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Practice Digital Literacy;
Protect Personal Information;
Adopt Sustainable Practices;
Use Technology Ethically:

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___ and ___ are key to ensuring that technology serves
humanity in positive and sustainable ways.

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Digital literacy and ethical awareness

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It is a machine by which text and images are transferred from movable type to paper or other
media by means of ink.

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PRINTING PRESS

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The process of printing by which carved images or characters are inked and transferred to
mediums such as papers, papyrus, and parchment.

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PRESS PRINTING

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The monasteries had a special room called a “____,” where the ___would work in quiet, measuring and outlining the page layouts and then carefully copying the text from another book.

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scriptorium; scribe

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after the scribe, the ____would take over, adding designs and embellishments to
the pages.

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illuminator

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During the ___ and ___ Ages, books were typically owned by ___,
educational organizations, or extremely wealthy individuals. Most of the books were ___in nature.

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Dark Ages and Middle; monasteries;
religious

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The earliest known printed text originated in China during the ___Dynasty, around
868 A.D., using ___printing techniques.

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Tang ; block

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Movable type was developed by ___ in China during the 11th century, using
baked clay blocks.

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Bi Sheng

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__ further advanced the technology in Europe during the 15th
century, creating the Gutenberg press.

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Johannes Gutenberg

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the ___, a Buddhist book from Dunhuang, China from around 868 A.D. during
the Tang Dynasty, is said to be the oldest known printed book.

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Diamond Sutra;

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multiple types of printing presses (3)

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LETTERPRESS;
OFFSET PRESS;
DIGITAL PRESS;

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require an operator to set the moveable type, ink it, and
press the paper against it. The entire process is completed by hand.

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Letterpresses, like Gutenberg’s press,

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is commonly utilized by small, boutique printers and provides a stunning handmade appearance. However, it is less efficient and more expensive than other printing presses
Letterpress
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The ___ transformed the printing industry by allowing for the efficient and cost effective printing of enormous quantities.
offset press
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In a nutshell, ____ uses a computer to create a plate, which is placed on a cylinder
modern offset printing
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___ are used to generate large quantities of newspapers, magazines, books, and other printed materials.
Offset presses
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Because they do not require plates, ___ have transformed the printing business and made low-volume printing more inexpensive. Instead, they use advanced inkjet or laser jet technology to transfer ink onto paper.
digital presses
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: The printing press helped revive classical texts and spread Renaissance art and literature, influencing cultural and artistic movements.
Renaissance
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: Martin Luther's 95 Theses were widely distributed, challenging the Catholic Church and sparking religious reform.
Reformation
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: The ability to print and share scientific findings accelerated discoveries and collaboration among scientists.
Scientific Revolution
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The ___is the global network that connects computers and devices, enabling communication and data transfer.
Internet
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is the collection of web pages and content that we access through the internet.
WWW
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___, a British scientist, invented the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989, while working at CERN.
Tim Berners-Lee
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The basic idea of the ___was to merge the evolving technologies of computers, data networks and hypertext into a powerful and easy to use global information system.
WWW
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Tim Berners-Lee wrote the first proposal for the World Wide Web in ___1989 and his second proposal in ___1990.Together with Belgian systems engineer __, this was formalized as a management proposal in ___1990.
March ; May; Robert Cailliau; November
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He developed the code for his Web server on a ___computer and ___ was the address of the world's first website and Web server, running on a NeXT computer at CERN.
NeXT ; info.cern.ch
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A ___ is the web address that people type into their browser’s URL bar to reach your website.
domain name
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Each computer has its own ____, which is essentially a unique set of numbers that identifies it online
IP address
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When you enter a domain name your browser sends a request to a global network of servers called the
Domain Name System (DNS)
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The ____ links domain names to IP addresses. It helps web servers quickly find and deliver the website you want.
Domain Name System (DNS)
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most popular gTLDs include: 3
.com .net .org
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– Originally intended for commercial sites, it’s now the most common TLD, used by nearly half of all website domains.
.com
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– Initially for networking sites, it’s a solid alternative to .com, suitable for various industries.
.net
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– Commonly used by non-profits and community organizations, it’s the second most popular TLD after .com.
.org
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___ TLDs are supported by private organizations to serve specific groups or communities.
Sponsored TLDs
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Sponsored TLDs examples: 4
.gov .edu .mil .travel
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TLDs – For U.S. government agencies, managed by the U.S. General Services Administration.
.gov
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TLDs Exclusively for accredited U.S. educational institutions.
.edu
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TLDs Reserved for the U.S. Department of Defense.
.mil
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TLDs For businesses in the travel sector, such as hotels, airlines and tourism services.
.travel
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– Sending and receiving messages within seconds.
Email
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– Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter allow people to share thoughts, images, and videos.
Social Media
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– A search engine for academic articles.
Google Scholar
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– A free learning platform with lessons on various subjects.
Khan Academy
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– A vast online encyclopedia.
Wikipedia