The bigger picture Flashcards
(16 cards)
what is computing technology?
an all - encompassing term referring to the hardware
what is e-waste
any from of discarded electronic equipment, including computing technology
what is carbon footprint
the amount of carbon dioxide an individuals or organisation produces as a result of the energy they consume
what is ethics
a set of moral principles that govern a persons behaviour
what is privacy
the right to be left alone and free from unwanted scrutiny and intrusion
what is personal data
information that is personal and unique to an individuals
what is identity theft
the stealing of another persons personal details such as their bank account number
what is location-based services
services that enable people to access and share real-time location information online
what is digital inclusion
ensuring that everyone has effordable access to computing technology and the necessary skill to take advantage of it
what is digital divide
the cap between people who are technology - empowered and those who are technology - excluded
what is professionalism
the skill and competence expected of a person in a professional setting
what is intellectual property
a creation of the human mind that is unique and has a commerical value
what is patent
an exclusive right granted to an inventor to make use and sell aninvention for a fixed period of time
what is your creative commons
an organisation that allows people to set copyright terms for their intellecuted property
what is a open source software
software that is free to edit and redistribute
what is proprietary sofware
software that belongs to an individual or a company
