Information Technology Pathways - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering IT pathways, key personality types, and common IT roles and concepts mentioned in the notes.

Realistic

The Doers; practical, outdoorsy people who prefer hands-on problems and avoid heavy paperwork or close collaboration.

Investigative

The Thinkers; enjoy analyzing facts and solving problems mentally rather than through physical activity.

Artistic

The Creators; value self-expression, imagination, and work in less structured environments with few rules.

Social

The Helpers; interested in assisting others, teaching, advising, and communicating; not fond of working with objects or data.

Enterprising

The Persuaders; like starting projects, taking risks for profit, and leading or persuading others.

Conventional

The Organizers; prefer routines and data, with clear authority and precise standards.

CAD (Computer-Aided Design)

Software used to create precise drawings, floor plans, and 3-D models.

CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)

Uses computers to control production and speed up delivery.

GUI (Graphical User Interface)

A visual way to interact with a computer.

Database Administrator

Person responsible for setting up, maintaining, and backing up databases to ensure data accuracy and availability.

Data Modeling

Process of organizing data elements and their relationships by drawing diagrams to visualize data structures.

Usability Specialist

Professional who studies how users interact with a product and recommends improvements to make it easier to use.

Chief Information Officer

Executive who leads an organization’s IT department, sets strategy, oversees hiring and budget.

Computer Forensics Expert

Expert who identifies, extracts, interprets, and documents digital evidence.

Network Architect

Professional who plans and designs network systems including capacity and security.

Instructional Designer

Designer who plans, designs, and develops instructional materials and training programs.

Technical Writer

Writer who creates manuals, guides, and documentation for technical products.

Nanotechnologist

Scientists who work with nanoscale materials; nano means one-billionth and work at atomic scale.

Semiconductor Processor

Worker who processes semiconductor chips using automated equipment to imprint circuitry and cut wafers into chips.

Webmaster

Person who maintains a website, ensuring content is up to date and the site functions properly.