Impact of Computing

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to the impact of computing, including effects, risks, and ethical considerations.

Computing Innovation Effects

A single effect of a computing innovation can be perceived as both beneficial and harmful by different individuals or the same individual at different times.

Digital Divide

The disparity in access to computing devices and the Internet among various socioeconomic, geographic, and demographic groups.

Citizen Science

Scientific research conducted in whole or part by distributed individuals, who contribute relevant data to research using their own computing devices.

Crowdsourcing

The practice of obtaining input or information from a large number of people via the Internet.

Algorithms

A set of rules or processes followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, which can reflect existing human biases.

Intellectual Property

Material created on a computer that is owned by the creator or an organization.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Information that identifies, links, relates, or describes an individual, including data such as social security number, age, and contact details.

Phishing

A technique that attempts to trick users into providing personal information that can be used to access sensitive online resources.

Malware

Software designed to damage a computer system or take partial control over its operation.

Multifactor Authentication

An access control method requiring a user to present several separate pieces of evidence to gain access.