Note pack 1 Flashcards

(31 cards)

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Crowdfunding

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Raising small amounts of money from large groups of people to fund a venture or project, typically via the internet

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Bots

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Automated programs that run tasks on the internet, can be malicious or not malicious

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RAM vs ROM

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RAM: used to temporarily store actively in use info, allows quick access to data and systems in use
ROM: used to permanently store start-up instructions of a computer, allows computer to boot up

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GHz

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  • Used to measure the speed of a CPU
  • Equal to a billion hertz
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Quad Core

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This processor has four individual cores that read and execute instructions, allowing for better multitasking and performance

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Touch screen technology

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Uses capacitive or resistive technology to detect touch of finger or stylus

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OS functions

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  • User interface: Graphical interface for user interaction
  • Application management: Manages execution of apps
  • Resource management: Manages hardware resources like CPU
  • Security: Provides services like authentication and encryption
  • Connectivity: Manages network connections like bluetooth and wifi
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Utility tools

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  • System management tools that help maintain and control computer resources
  • Disk defragmentor, disk scanner
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Disk Scanners

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  • Check the hard drive for errors and fix bad sector
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Disk defragmentor

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  • Reorganises fragmented data on a hard drive

SSD don’t have to be defragmented because data is electronically saved

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Mobile Hotspot

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  • A device or feature that allows you to share your mobile internet connection with another device
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Importance of updating software

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Ensures you have the latest features and bug fixes

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Types of licences

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  • Single-use: Licence for one user/device
  • Freeware: Software available for free
  • Shareware: Software that is initially for free but may require payment for full functionality
  • Proprietary software: Software owned by a company or individual with restrictions on its use
  • Site licence: Software may be installed an unlimited amount of times but must be used at its registered location
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Big Data

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Extremele large sets of data that can be analysed with computers to reveal patterns and trends

Healthcare, scientific research, finance, marketing

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IoT

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  • A network of devices connected to the internet allowing them to collect and exchange data
  • Used to improve efficiency and reduce costs through automation and data analysis
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Internet

Shaped vs Unshaped

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  • Shaped: internet traffic is prioritised based on type which may slow down certain activities
  • Unshaped: all traffic is treated equally with no prioritisation
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VPN

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  • Virtual Private Network
  • Creates a secure connection on the internet to insure privacy and protect data
  • Used to enhance security, access restricted data and maintain privacy
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Mail Merge

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Combining information in a publication with information in a data source (a file with the info that will be added to the merge)

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Metadata

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  • Data that provides information on other data like file size or date
21
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Excel

Argument

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Values that functions use to perform calculations

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Excel

Wildcards

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they represent one or more characetr in a search

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Excel

Absolute cell referencing vs relative cell referencing

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  • Absolute: it remains constant even if the formula is copied or moved
  • Relative: it changes when the formula is copied or moved
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# Excel #name?
When the formula is referring to a name that excel does not recognise
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# HTML Static vs dynamic websites
* Static: Displays fixed content that does not change * Dynamic: content displayed can change based off of user interactions or other factors
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# html CMS | Content Management System
Software used to manage and create digital content, usually used to create dynamic websites
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AI
Simulation of human intelligence in machines that are built to learn and think
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AI Pros
* Automate repetitive tasks * Diagnosing diseases * Save time * Can provide personalised experiences
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AI Cons
* Job displacement * Can perpetuate biases in data * Privacy infringements * Vulnerable to hacking
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Netiquette
* Correct and acceptable way of communicating on the internet