Computer Science and Web Design Review

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering HTML, CSS, algorithms, spreadsheet operations, hardware features, networking, and online safety.

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HTML tags used to display text as paragraphs.

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, etc.

HTML tags used for different sized headings.

and

HTML tags used for links.

An HTML tag that allows you to add additional properties to text, such as backgrounds, text colours, fonts, or text size.

The HTML tag for an unordered list.

The HTML tag for an ordered list.

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The tags that you must always start and end with in HTML coding.

HTML

Provides the structure of a website.

CSS

Used for changing anything about the style of a webpage, like background images or text font and colour.

External CSS

A separate code for style that can be linked to multiple pages, making it easier than having many lines of style code at the start of each page.

The HTML code used to link a style page to another page.

Algorithm

A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

OR

Boolean logic that is true when either of the conditions is true.

NOT

Boolean logic that is true when the conditions is false.

AND

Boolean logic that is true when both conditions are met.

Variables

Containers that store small portions of data for later use, which can be manipulated and accessed by the CPU.

Binary

A base-2 numbering system used by computers.

Formula Prefix

In spreadsheets, all formulas must start with the $=$ symbol.

Cell reference

Indicates which cell a spreadsheet formula will affect.

Absolute reference

A reference that will always refer to one specific cell, set using the symbols such as A$9.

Relative cell reference

A cell reference that will change with the cell if the formula is moved.

Operating system

Manages computer software and hardware resources.

Processor

Executes instructions from software.

Screen resolution

The amount of pixels that fit on a screen.

Internal memory

The short term memory of a computer.

Storage

The long term memory of a computer.

Bluetooth

Short range data waves that send and receive data between devices that are close to each other.

Wi-Fi

Radio waves that transmit data wirelessly between a router and devices.

NFC

Communication between devices with a distance of $4\,cm$ or less.

Audio connector

A device that can output sound from a computer.

Computer network

A system of interconnected devices such as computers and smartphones that exchange hardware, software, and information.

Nodes

Any device connected to a network, such as laptops, printers, servers, or security cameras.

PAN

Personal area network.

LAN

Local area network.

MAN

Metropolitan area network.

WAN

Wide area network.

CAN

Campus area network.

Copyright

Legally protects original work such as art and code; it is owned automatically upon creation of an original design and protects the exact words or design rather than the idea.

Phishing

Occurs when a person sends a fake text, email, or pop-up message to get people to share personal information, passwords, or financial information.

VPN

A tool that keeps your internet connection private so websites and hackers cannot easily see what you are doing.

Input device

A device that takes data from the user to the computer, such as a keyboard or mouse.

Output device

A device that converts data from the computer into something the user can see, hear, or feel, such as a speaker or monitor.