What is IT Flashcards
Information Technology
A discipline that is dedicated to meeting the computer needs of businesses, schools, governments, and other organizations.
Information Systems
A discipline that involves collecting and utilizing data to help organizations know what information they need, how to generate it, and how to turn it into meaningful decisions.
Computer Science
The study of computers and computing concepts. In practice, computer science deals with creating software and using computers to solve problems.
Ethics
Personal behaviors that build responsibility and trust. Computer ethics requires more than just avoiding unlawful acts but also upholding standards such as confidentiality, human dignity, civility, and property rights.
Artificial Intelligence
An area of computer science that focuses on intelligent machines.
Intellectual Property
Content that is owned by a copyright holder.
Dark Web
A network of encrypted content that allows users to engage in untraceable activity.
Green Computing
Environmentally sound policies that prescribe energy efficiency, recycling, and eco-friendly disposal of electronic equipment.
Ergonomics
The study of how people function most effectively in their work environment.
Blue Light
A range of the visible light spectrum, typically used to refer to light emitted from electronic devices, which can lead to eyestrain, headaches, fatigue, and long-term vision problems.
Cyberloafing
Employees using their company’s internet connection for personal use on company time.
Employee Monitoring
Observing and recording the activities of employees, sometimes without their direct consent.
Net Neutrality
A government policy that required Internet Service Providers to allow equal access to all web content.
Predictive Policing
Law enforcement practice that involves analyzing data from traffic cameras, surveillance footage, and social media postings for the purpose of preventing crimes before they are actually committed.
Hacktivism
Malicious attacks on networks and websites for the purpose of promoting social change, regarded by some as civil disobedience and others as cyberterrorism.
