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03/19/2024

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Abstraction
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To take a relatively complex system and simplify it for our use.
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Algorithm
Definition
A series of steps that solve specific problems.
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ASCII
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The oldest character encoding standard used is ASCII. It represents the English alphabet, digits and punctuations.
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Binary System
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The communication that a computer uses is referred to as binary system, also known as base 2 numeral system.
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Byte
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A group of 8 bits.
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Character Encoding
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Is used to assign our binary values to character so that we as humans can read them.
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Computer
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A device that stores and processes data by performing calculations.
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Cryptography
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The overarching discipline that covers the practice of coding and hiding messages from third parties.
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Decimal form- base 10 system
Definition
In the decimal system, there are 10 possible numbers you can use from 0 to 9
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Digital Divide
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The growing skills gap between people with and without digital literacy skills.
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Information technology
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The use of digital technology, like computers and internet, to store and process data and useful information.
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Linux OS
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One of the largest open-source operating systems used heavily in business infrastructures and in the consumer space.
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Logic Gates
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Allow transistors to do more complex task, like decide where to send electronic signals depending on logical conditions.
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Open source
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This means developers will let other developers share, modify and distribute their software for free.
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PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
Definition
Allows computing to go mobile.
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Punch Cards
Definition
A sequence of cards with holes in them to automatically perform calculations instead of manually entering them by hand.
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RGB model
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Red, Green, and blue model is the basic model of representing colors.
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UTF-8
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The most prevalent encoding standard used today..
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