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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ADSL | Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line is a data communication technology providing high-speed internet over existing copper telephone lines |
| Cookie | small text files containing unique IDs stored on a user's device by a web browser, designed to remember user information, preferences, and browsing history to personalize web experiences. |
| Driver | specialized software that acts as a translator, allowing an operating system (OS) to communicate with, control, and manage hardware components or peripherals |
| Encryption | the technical process of converting readable information (plaintext) into an unreadable, scrambled format (ciphertext) using cryptographic algorithms and keys. |
| Firewall | a network security system—either hardware, software, or both—that acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external networks (like the internet) |
| GIF | a lossless format for image files that supports both animated and static images. |
| JPEG | a format for compressing image files. |
| LAN | a private, high-speed computer network that connects devices—such as computers, servers, and printers—within a limited, single geographic area, such as a home, office, or building. |
| Network | the combined hardware and software systems, protocols, and infrastructure used to connect computers and devices to share resources, transmit data, and enable communication |
| QR Code | A code is a two-dimensional, machine-readable matrix barcode |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator. The unique address used to locate web pages, files, or resources on the internet, acting like a postal address for digital content. It enables browsers to find and display specific webpages by sending a request to a server, whic |
| AUP | Acceptable Use Policy. a set of rules and guidelines established by an organization—such as a business, school, or internet service provider—that defines the proper, secure, and legal ways to use its technology resources |
| Domain | a specialized, defined area of technology, engineering, or knowledge |
| Freeware | proprietary software available for use at no cost, allowing users to download and run applications without payment, but typically without access to the source code |
| Hyperlink | a clickable element in a digital document—such as text, an image, or an icon—that connects to another location, document, or specific resource online. |
| Netiquette | the set of rules for polite, respectful, and effective communication on the internet. |
| Boolean Logic | a form of algebra focused on two values: true and false (often represented as 1 and 0, respectively). It uses operators—primarily AND, OR, and NOT |
| Pictogram | a simplified, universally understood graphical symbol or icon used in user interfaces (UI), software, and hardware to represent apps, functions, or data without text. |
| Piracy | the unauthorized copying, distribution, modification, or use of copyrighted software, digital content, or intellectual property without adhering to license agreements. |
| Probeware | a combination of physical sensors (probes), a digital interface (like a computer, calculator, or handheld mobile device), and software designed for real-time data acquisition, display, and analysis in laboratory settings, particularly in science and STEM |
| Public Domain | software, data, or digital assets not protected by intellectual property laws (copyright, patent, or trademark), allowing unrestricted use, modification, and distribution without royalties |
| Search Engines | a software system designed to carry out web searches |
| Server | a computer, software program, or device that manages network resources and provides services—such as data storage, application hosting, or file sharing—to other computers, known as clients, over a network |
| Shareware | software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use. |
| Worm | a type of self-replicating malware that spreads across networks automatically, without requiring user intervention or a host program |
| Function | A built-in formula that helps you calculate or analyze data quickly in Excel. * All functions use parentheses * Functions use parentheses |
| COUNTIF | Counts cells that meet ONE condition * Ex. =COUNTIF(A1:A:10, ">=70") |
| COUNTIFS | Counts cells that meet MULTIPLE conditions * Ex. =COUNTIFS(A1:A10, ">=70", B1:B10, "YES" |
| Database | A collection of structured info or data stored electronically in a computer system. |
| Table | The fundamental building block of a database that stores raw data orginized into rows and columns |
| Record | A single, complete row in a table that contains all the data abvout a spacific person, place, or thing. |
| Field | A single column in a table that contains a specific category of info. Last name, phone #, or email. |
| Primary Key | A unique field (or combination of fields) that specifically identifies each infividual record in a table, preventing duplicate data. |
| Query | A question or request presented to the ddatabase to find, filter, sort, or manipulate specific data across one or more tables. (e.g., finding all customers who placed an order in the last 30 days). |
| Form | A user-friendly, on-screen interface utilized to easuly enter, view, and edit data in your tables without directly toughing the underlying structure |
| Report | A formatted, professional layout of database info designed for viewing, printing, or sharing with others. |
| Relational Database | A type of database where multiple tables are linked (or "related") to one another through shared fields, which minimizes data redundancy. |
| Design View | An advanced editing mode in Access where you can configure the structure, data types, and properties of your tables , queries, and forms. |