Introduction to IT Flashcards by Jed Delos Santos

ACM

Association of Computing Machinery

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ENIAC

Electronic Numeric Integrator and Calculator

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ICT

Information and Communications Technology

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IDI

ICT Development Index

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Information Technology

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ITU

International Telecommunication Union

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USB

Universal Serial Bus

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is defined as the science of making computers or machines in general to do things that require intelligence when done by humans.

Artificial Intelligence

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is the technique of making an apparatus, a process, or a system to operate automatically.

Automation

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is a term that describes large and complex volumes of data analyzed for insights to help in making better decisions and more effective strategic plans.

Big data

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is a combination of two words-web and log.

Blog

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is a person who writes blogs.

Blogger

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is a process in which information is exchanged between individuals through verbal and non-verbal means

Communication

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is a hardware component that aids a computer to send (transmit) and receive
data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.

Communication Device -

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is a flat, round, portable metal disc.

Compact disk

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is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory,
that can accept data, manipulate the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store
the results for future use.

Computer

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is designed to be place on a desk, and is typically made up of few different parts,
including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

Desktop Computer

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refers to an action of making use of and benefiting from digital resources such as changing
grades by hacking the system.

Exploitation

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is a data storage hardware device that offers a greater storage capacity than a floppy disk, Zip
disk, or USB flash drive.

Hard disk

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refers to the knowledge obtained from reading, investigation, study or research.

Information

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is a period in human history characterized by the shift from traditional industry to an information technology-based economy brought by industrialization.

Information age

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refers to technology that supports activities involving
information such as gathering, processing, storing, and presenting data. Increasingly, these
activities also involve collaboration and communication.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

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pertains to the industry that involves computers, software, networking,
and other IT infrastructure that help relay or manage information deemed important in modern-day living.

Information Technology (IT) -

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is any hardware component that allows one to enter data or instructions into a
computer.

Input Device

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is a far more complex machine capable of learning.

Intelligent System

is a battery-powered computer that is more portable than a desktop, allowing one to use it almost anywhere.

Laptop Computer

refers to publication of a false statement that damages one’s business or personal reputation.

Libel

is a powerful multi-user computer capable of supporting hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.

Mainframe

refers to communication devices. Communication devices are used in interaction and/or communication.

Media

is a multi-user computer capable of supporting from 10 to hundreds of users simultaneously.

Minicomputer

is a device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines.

Modem

is a circuitry of the system unit which is commonly a part of, associated with, or linked to a circuit board.

Motherboard

is any hardware component that transmits information to one or more people.

Output device

is a small, single user computer based on a microprocessor

Microprocessor

is the act of using someone’s intellectual property (e.g., ideas and written works) and claiming it as ones’ own

Plagiarism

is an endpoint of communication in an operating system.

Port

is a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications.

Smartphone

refers to an act of installing a copy of software into one’s computer without permission, and/or producing a copy disregarding the copyrights.

Software piracy

holds data, instructions, and information for future use.

Storage

is an extremely fast computer that can perform millions of instructions per second

Supercomputer

is a box-like case that contains the electronic components of the computer which are used to process data.

System Unit

has made communication much easier and faster through telephones, computers, and mobile devices.

Technology

refers to a particular style in fashion, devices, or entertainment. There could always be a new trend coming along to replace the old.

Trend

is a portable storage device that has more storage capacity than a floppy disk or Zip disk. It is small and lightweight enough to be transported on a keychain or put in one’s pocket.

USB flash drive

is anyone who communicates and interacts with a computer or makes use of the information it generates

User

is similar to a personal computer but has a more powerful microprocessor and a higher quality monitor.

Workspace

Processed information is called

Knowledge

The first electronic computer was developed in

1946

designed by J. Presper Eckert and Jogn W. Mauchly from the University of Pennsylvania and financed by the United States Army

Electronic Numeric Integrator and Calculator (ENIAC)

What generation is the Electronic Numeric Integrator and Calculator (ENIAC) from?

First Generation Computer (1946-1959)

transistor was used as the interior sections of the computer

Second Generation Computer (1959-1965)

Integrated circuit (IC) was used instead of transistors as the interior sections to build the computer.

Third Generation Computer (1965-1971)

microprocessor technology is used and applied for pocket calculators, television sets, automotive devices, and audio and video appliances

Fourth Generation Computer (1971-1980)

VLSI technology has evolved into what is called ultra-large-scale integration (ULSI) technology, with the manufacture of microprocessor chips having 10 million electronic components.

Fifth Generation Computer (1980-onwards)

pertains to the computer’s physical devices

Hardware

is the most common input device that accepts letters, numbers, and commands from the user.

Keyboard

is used by moving it on a flat surface, pressing its two buttons (left and right), and scrolling the wheel that is located between the buttons.

Mouse

allows a user to speak into the computer to input data and instructions.

Microphone

converts printed material (such as text and pictures) into a form the computer can use.

Scanner

small enough to fit inside one’s pocket.

hand-held or portable scanners

allows one to take pictures then transfer the photographed images to the computer or printer instead of storing the images on a traditional film.

Digital Camera

is a digital video camera that enables users to create a movie or take still photographs electronically.

PC video camera

produces text and graphics on a physical medium such as paper.

Printer

displays text, graphics, and videos on a screen

Monitor

is a vacuum tube containing an electron gun at one end and a fluorescent screen at another end.

Cathode ray tube (CRT)

is a flat panel display that consists of a layer of color or monochrome pixels arranged schematically between a couple of transparent electrodes and two polarizing filters.

Liquid crystal display (LCD) i

is a flat panel display that use light-emitting diodes for backlighting.

Light-emitting diode (LED)

allows one to hear music, voice, and other sounds.

Speaker

is the enclosure composed of the main elements of a computer that are used to administer data.

System unit

It is a flat, round, and portable metal disc.

Compact disk

is a small, single-user computer based on a microprocessor

Personal computer

is a powerful, single -user computer.

Workstation

is a multi-user computer capable of supporting from 10 to hundreds of users simultaneously.

Minicomputer

is a powerful multi-user computer capable of supporting hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.

Mainframe

is an extremely fast computer that can perform millions of instructions per second.

Supercomputer

- are computers designed to be placed on a desk, and are normally made up of a few different parts, including the computer case, central processing unit (CPU), monitor, keyboard, and the mouse.

Desktop

are battery-powered computer devices whose portability makes them possible to use almost anytime, anywhere.

Laptop computers

are hand-held computers with touch sensitive screen for typing and navigation.

Tablet computers

are hand-held telephones which can do things that computers can do, including browsing and searching the internet and even playing console games, wearables - include fitness trackers and smartwatches that can be worn throughout the day.

Smartphone

are the latest television sets that include applications present in computers

Smart TVs