CSCI 101 Flashcards
(45 cards)
Hardware
The physical components of a computer
Software
The programs that computers implement to complete tasks
Experience
Combining hardware and software determines how humans interact with the non-physical information-based world
Recorded
Information is taken from the real world and digitized
Virtual
Computers emulate the world around us
Artificial
Experiences that have been invented and only exist in the context of computers
Source Content
Information managed by commercial operations
Social Content
Information created by visitors to the site
Abstract
Pull the basic idea, concept, or process from some information or a situation
Generalize
Express an idea, concept, or process that applies to many situations
Mnemonic
Memory tool, typically involves using the initials of words to create a name
Feedback
Any indication that a computer is working or has completed a request
Consistent interface
Different programs have similar functionality and layouts
New Instance
Creates a “blank” instance of the program application, building a structure for new information
Exploration
Use intuitive computing features to work with new software
Reproduction
Creating a digital copy of digital information gives exact results
Copy/Paste/Edit
Can save time when formatting digital information
Source Value
Original information
Target Value
Desired information, sometimes requires editing the copied information
Find/Replace
Helps when making consistent changes in large files
Metaphor
An icon or image used as representative or symbolic of a computation
Touch Metaphor
Users interact with content on touch-sensitive displays
Synchronous
Both sender and receiver are active at the same time
Asynchronous
Sending and receiving happened at different times
