Technology Flashcards
(50 cards)
technology
The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
innovation
A new idea, method, or device.
invention
Something newly created, especially a device or process.
digital
Using numbers and data, especially in computing.
artificial intelligence
The simulation of human intelligence by machines.
automation
The use of machines to perform tasks without human input.
robotics
The branch of technology dealing with robots.
machine learning
A type of AI that allows systems to learn from data.
algorithm
A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.
data
Facts or information collected for analysis.
database
A structured collection of data.
software
Programs and operating systems used by a computer.
hardware
The physical components of a computer.
device
A piece of electronic equipment.
gadget
A small, useful technological device.
application (app)
A program designed for a specific purpose.
user-friendly
Easy for people to use.
digital divide
The gap between people who have access to technology and those who don’t.
cyber security
Protection of systems and data from digital attacks.
encryption
The process of converting information into code to prevent unauthorized access.
hack
To gain unauthorized access to data or systems.
malware
Malicious software designed to harm a computer system.
virus
A type of malware that replicates and spreads.
firewall
A security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
