IT Graded Recitation 1

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key IT concepts, tools, roles, and applications from the lecture notes.

IT (Information Technology)

The use of telecommunication networks, hardware, and software to store, distribute, retrieve, manage, manipulate, share, acquire, collect, deliver and process information and digital content.

Telecommunication networks

Networks that connect devices and enable transmission and exchange of information through hardware and software components.

Hardware

The physical devices and equipment used in information technology.

Software

The programs and operating information used by a computer.

Cloud computing

Delivery of computing resources over the internet on demand, including storage, processing, and applications.

Grid computing

Distributed computing where a network of computers shares resources to solve large-scale problems.

Mobile apps

Software applications designed to run on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

Social media

Online platforms that enable people to create, share, and interact with content and others.

CAD (Computer Aided Design)

Software used to create, modify, analyze or optimize designs.

Office application tools

Productivity software including word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

Word processor

Software for creating and editing text documents.

Spreadsheet

Software for organizing, analyzing, and calculating data in tabular form.

Presentation software

Tools used to create slide-based presentations.

Programming software

Tools and environments used to write, test, and debug software.

Database technology

Systems for storing, organizing, and querying data.

Monitoring

Using IT tools to observe resources and performance to ensure efficient utilization.

Business Performance Management (BPM)

A management approach to monitor and optimize business performance using software and analytics.

OLAP (Online Analytical Processing)

Technology enabling fast, multidimensional analysis of data for decision making.

EIS (Executive Information Systems)

Systems that provide executives with critical information to support strategic decisions.

Learning Management System (LMS)

Online platforms that host and deliver designed courses for students.

Blackboard

A widely used LMS platform.

Canvas

An LMS platform used for delivering courses.

Ranger

An LMS platform used to manage online courses.

Moodle

Open-source LMS used for online courses.

PRMS (Patient Record Management System)

System designed to record all transactions and health information for patients.

CAT (Computed Axial Tomography)

Medical imaging technique using CT scans to visualize body parts.

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Medical imaging technique using magnetic fields to visualize internal body structures.

Help Desk Technician

IT professional who addresses client computer problems via email or phone support.

Technical Support Analyst

IT professional who assists staff with technical issues and supports non-IT users.

Business Intelligence Analyst

Professional who analyzes data to create reports and support strategic decisions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, including learning, reasoning, and self-correction.

Expert systems

AI applications that emulate human expertise to solve complex problems.

Speech recognition

Technology that converts spoken language into text.

Machine vision

AI-enabled capability for machines to interpret and analyze visual data.

Blockchain

A distributed ledger technology that securely records transactions across a network.

Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR)

VR creates immersive digital environments; AR overlays digital content onto the real world.

Robotics & Automation

Use of robots and automated systems to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Interconnected computing devices and objects that exchange data over a network without direct human involvement.

Web Applications

Applications built as web pages or sites, stored on remote servers and accessed via a browser.

Web app

An application stored on a remote server and delivered over the Internet through a browser interface.

Expert systems (AI)

AI systems that apply domain-specific rules to solve problems.

Experience with educational technology

Technology used to support teaching and learning, including software in classrooms and experiential learning.