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Tech Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADSL | Is a type of broadband internet technology that transmits high-speed digital data over existing, traditional copper telephone lines |
| Cookie | Are 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 | Is specialized software that acts as a translator, enabling an operating system (OS) to communicate with and control hardware devices or peripherals |
| Encryption | Is the technology of scrambling readable data (plaintext) into an unreadable, encoded format (ciphertext) using algorithms and unique cryptographic keys |
| Firewall | Is a network security system—implemented in hardware, software, or both—that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules |
| GIF | A compressed image file format supporting both static and short, looping animated images without sound |
| JPEG | A widely used, standardized, lossy image compression format for digital, full-color, or grayscale photographs |
| LAN | A network of computers and devices connected within a limited geographical area, such as a home, school, or office building |
| Network | An interconnected system of people, organizations, or devices (nodes) linked together to share resources, information, or data |
| QR Code | A 2D matrix barcode—originally invented in 1994 by Denso Wave for the automotive industry—that stores data in a pattern of black and white squares |
| URl | The unique address used to access a specific resource—such as a web page, image, or document—on the internet, Uniform Resource Locator |
| AUP | A set of rules and guidelines outlining proper, ethical, and legal conduct for users of an organization’s technology resources, Acceptable Use Policy |
| Domain | A specific field of thought, activity, or interest |
| Freeware | Copyrighted software available for use at no cost or for a nominal fee, typically without requiring payment |
| Hyperlink | A clickable element—typically text, an image, or an icon—in an electronic document that acts as a connector, allowing users to navigate to another section of the same document, a different document, or a webpage |
| 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 |
| Pictogram | A simplified, universally recognizable graphical symbol or icon that represents a physical object, action, or concept, designed to facilitate quick communication without text |
| Piracy | Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of copyrighted digital content and software |
| Probeware | A combination of physical sensors, computer interfaces, and software used to collect, analyze, and display data in real time, primarily within science education and research contexts |
| Public Domian | Software, digital resources, algorithms, and technical information not protected by intellectual property laws (copyright, patent, or trademark), allowing anyone to use, modify, or distribute them without fees or permissions |
| Search Engines | A software system designed to carry out web searches |
| Server | The core software component or specialized processing unit that performs specific, repetitive, and resource-intensive tasks on a server, such as processing data, handling web requests, or managing database transactions |
| Shareware | A software distributed for free on a "try-before-you-buy" basis, allowing users to evaluate it before paying a fee for full functionality or continued use |
| Worm | Data storage devices that allow data to be written once but read many times, preventing alteration |
| WYSIWYG | A software editor or interface that allows users to create and edit content in a format that resembles its final, published appearance—such as a website, document, or presentation—without requiring knowledge of code |
| Averkey | A series of hardware scan converter devices that allows a user to simultaneously display computer screen |
| Cold Boot | The process of starting a computer from a completely powered-off state, initiating a full hardware power-on self-test (POST) and loading the operating system from scratch |
| ISP | Is a company that provides individuals and organizations with access to the internet and related services |
| Listserv | An automated electronic mailing list management software that enables a sender to send one email to a central address, which then automatically distributes it to all subscribers |
| Database | A collection of structured information or data stored electronically in a computer system. |
| Table | The fundamental building block of a database that stores raw data about a specific rows and columns. |
| Record | A single, complete row in a table that contains al the data about a specific person, place, of thing. |
| Field | A single column in a table that contains a specific category of information (e.g., Last Name, Phone Number, or Email). |
| Primary Key | A unique field (or combination of fields) that specifically identifies each individual record in a table, preventing duplicate data. |
| Query | A question of request presented to the database to find, filter, sort, or manipulate specific data across one of 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 easily enter, view, and edit data in your tables without directly touching the underlying structure. |
| Report | A formatted, professional layout of database information 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 structures, data types, and properties of your tables, queries, and forms. |
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