Introduction to Information Technology

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to Information Technology as discussed in the lecture.

Information Technology (IT)

Describes any technology that helps produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and/or disseminate information.

Cyberspace

A term coined by William Gibson, initially described a futuristic computer network people plugged into directly.

Distance Learning

Online education, often facilitated through the use of computers and the internet.

Telemedicine

Medical care provided via telecommunications, enabling remote treatment of patients.

Cloud Computing

Storing software and/or data on servers on the Internet instead of on personal computers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Technologies used for developing machines that emulate human qualities like learning and reasoning.

Virtual Money

Funds that exist only in digital form, such as funds processed through online platforms like PayPal.

Server

A central computer that holds data and programs, supplying services to clients like personal computers.

Client

Other computers or devices that connect to a server to access its services.

System Software

The operating system and essential system programs that manage computer hardware and software.

Input, Processing, Storage, Output

The four basic operations that all computers perform.

Miniaturization

A direction of computer development where devices become smaller while maintaining or enhancing functionality.

Interactivity

Two-way communication in which the user can respond to and modify information received from a computer.

The 10 Commandments of Computer Ethics

A set of ethical guidelines for using computers responsibly and with respect towards others.