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| Adware | computersoftware that displays advertisements |
| Application | also called an "app," itis computersoftware created for a particulartask ortasks; itisincreasingly used to mean software thatis downloaded for use on cell phones |
| Blog | a website thatisregularly updated and operateslike a journal with writing, opinions, experiences, photos, videos, and linksto otherinformation on it |
| Celltower | a site containing antennas and other electronic communications equipment, usually in a high place, thatmakes up a cell in a cellular network |
| Central Processing Unit - CPU | the central processing unit carries outthe functions in a computer |
| Cloud computing | a computer network that allowsforsoftware and hardware to be placed on it,thereby removing the need to have themstored on your computer;some examplesinclude word processing documents, e‐mail, andmusic files |
| Cookie | a packet of data sent by an Internetserverto a browser, which isreturned by the browser each time it subsequently accessesthe same server, used to identify the user ortrack their accessto the server |
| copyright | exclusive rights given to someone who creates original work;the individual is protected for his or herlifetime and 50 years after his or her death |
| coverage area | refersto the area in which a service provider offersits communication service |
| Cyberbullying | using technology to harmothersthrough deliberate, repeated, and hostile attacks |
| dead zone | an area where a cell phone does notreceive a signal |
| digital addiction | a type of addiction characterized by a dependence on the use of digitaltechnologiessuch as cell phones and computers |
| Digital security certificate | a certificate given to websitesthat verifies whether a website issecure or not |
| domain name | a type ofinternet addresssuch as.gov for government, .edu for educational institutions, .comfor commercialsites, etc. |
| downloading | receiving data,such as amusic or video file,froma server or another computer system |
| E-mail | electronic mail sent between computer networks |
| E. reader | a device or computer programused forreading electronic books |
| hacked | your computer or computer network has been broken into without your permission |
| Hard drive | the physical parts of a computer |
| Hosting service | a service,such as web hosting,thatis usually operated by a company in orderto provide accessto the Internetthrough servers |
| HTTP | group of rules and functions thatis used to transfer data overthe World Wide Web; it is required before a web address in a URL |
| HTTPS | the same asHTTP a protocol or group ofrules and functionsthatis used to transfer data overthe World Wide Web and issecure; itis used for websitesthat handle sensitive information that would require greater security,such as payments and bank account |
| Identity theft | information a form of fraud where one person assumesthe identity of another person |
| Intellectual property | property created froman originalthought oridea |
| interference | refersto any disruption or alteration of a signal in cell phones |
| Internet | a vast global computer network which links smaller computer networks together |
| IP address | a string of numbersthatindicatesthe location of a computer orserver; commonly referred to as a web address orURL |
| Malware | computer software designed to harm a computer |
| Memory | any data orinformation in a computer; itis commonly used to referto read‐accessmemory (RAM) which is temporary and used to operate software; attimes, it can also referthe amount of disk space available on a computer |
| MMS | an abbreviation formultimediamessaging service, which allowsforsending video, audio, pictures, ringtones, and any othermedia through a cell phone |
| Moore′s Law | suggests that the number of transistors that can be placed in an integrated circuit will double every 18 months,making computer speeds increase exponentially; this law is related to other trends in digital technology, like how much memory can go on a hard drive |
| MP3 | a common audio formatfor playback and storage of |
| Multimedia | music on digital audio players content andmedia that combines different content forms,such astext, audio, animation, and still images |
| Open source | a way in which software is developed that allows accessto the source code of an application or software and is free to update and use |
| Operating system | a group ofsoftware programsthat provide instructions to a computerso thatitmay operate |
| Piracy | the unauthorized reproduction or copying ofmusic, video, orliterature without proper compensation or permission |
| Plagiarism | representing the language orthoughts of an author as your own, withoutindicating where the information is from |
| Plug‐in | something you can add to a software application to enhance its abilities |
| Presentation | a computer programused to display information, normally in the formof a slide show |
| Processor | another term for the CPU of a computer—the central processing unitthatruns computer programs |
| Programming | another term for the CPU of a computer—the central processing unit that runs computer programs |
| Programming | the process of designing, writing,testing, debugging, andmaintaining the source code of computer programs |
| QR code | Quick Response code; a type oftwo‐dimensional bar code, consisting of blackmodulesin a square pattern on a white background,that can hold a large amount of any kind of data |
| RAM | computer memory that is temporarily used to allow programs to operate, which would be quickerthan if they accessed ROM |
| Roaming | the extension ofservice or coverage in a wireless telecommunicationssystem |
| Search engine | a computer programthatlocatesinformation on the web |
| Server | a computer orseries of computersthatlink other computerstogether and often store important information |
| Server farm | a cluster of computerservers used when there isthe need forlarge server capacity and capability |
| Service Provider | a company or organization that offers a service,such as web, cable television, or phone access |
| Signal strength | refersto the strength of a connection over a wireless (radio)telecommunication system |
| Job Shadowing | spending time with someone in a career you want to learn about to gain spending time with someone in a career you want to learn about to gain experience about the job spending time with someone in a career you want to learn about to gain experience about the job |
| Apprentice | a person who learns to perform a certain job through the guidance and experience of a skilled worker. |
| Career | a person’s life work, which requires planning, preparation, interest, and time |
| Career Cluster | a group of occupations having related interests. |
| Human Services | People in this field provide services to others in a variety of ways, including teaching, counseling, and taking care of personal care needs. |
| Business, Marketing and Management | These people help businesses run better by forming marketing ideas, presenting a good public image, selling goods and services, and managing the operational and financial health of companies |
| Agriculture and Environmental systems | They try to protect our environment and are a part of the growing and production of plants, meat, poultry, and fish to feed us. |
| Health Science | People in this field consist of many areas that try to prevent poor health and treat or cure those who are sick |
| Communications | This group is a mix of people in the computer, art, entertainment, and communication fields. |
| Industrial, Manufacturing and Engineering | These people design products and structures, make them, and deliver them for others to buy |
| Auditor | Review business practices and financial records |
| Controller | Manages a company's finances |
| Human Resource Manager | Recruits and interview employees, runs employee programs |
| Marketing Manager | Develops market plans to sell a company's products |
| Secretary | Performs administrative duties of an office |
| Payroll Clerk | Makes sure that employees are paid on time and checks correct |
| Athlete | Participates in professional athletic events |
| Chef | Prepares meals, plans menus, sets prices, oversee kitchen staff |
| Fitness Trainer | Evaluates and advises people on being physically fit |
| Hotel Clerk | Provides services to hotels and motels |
| Lifeguard | monitors activities is swimming areas |
| Travel Agent | Gives advice and makes arrangements for travelers |
| Buyer | selects merchandise to be sold in stores |
| Cashier | Totals bills, receives money, makes change, and gives receipts |
| Counter Clerk | Answers questions, takes orders, receives payments and returns |
| Retail salesperson | Assists customers in selection and purchases of goods & services |
| Public Relations Manager | Helps gives people a favorable image of a business |
| Bank teller | cashes checks, accepts deposits, handles withdrawals, |
| Loan officer | works in a bank and helps people get loans |
| computer hardware engineer | designs and develops computer hardware |
| computer programmer | writes, tests, and maintains computer software |
| webmaster | designs and maintains sites on the web |
| network adminstrator | maintains a computer network |
| choreographer | creates original dances and teaches dancers |
| curator | responsible for art for museums |
| dancer | dances along, with a partner, or groups |
| director | oversees TV, movie or theater productions |
| illustrator | paints or draws pictures |
| journalist | creates stories about world events |
| musician | plays musical instruments, sings, composes |
| photographer | takes pictures of people, things and events with a camera |
| writer | communicates through written word |
| actor | performs on stage, movies, television |
| loan officer | works in a bank and helps people get loans |
| accountant | prepares financial information |
| stockbroker | buys and sels stocks, bonds and commodities |
| dental hygienist | cleans teeth and provides other dental care |
| dentist | diagnoses, prevent and treats problems of the teeth & mouth |
| home health aide | helps elderly, disabled and ill people in their own homes |
| optometrist | examines people's eye to diagnose vision and eye problems |
| pharmacist | fills drug prescriptions and gives drug information |
| physical therapist | improves mobility and relieves pain for patients |
| physician | diagnoses illnesses and treats patients |
| registered nurse | assists doctors and cares for the sick and injured |
| roofer | installs and repairs roofs |
| architect | designs building and other structures |
| building inspector | examines construction of buildings, highway, streets, etc. |
| carpenter | cuts, fits and assembles wood and other maiterals |
| civil engineer | designa nd supervises construction of roads, airports, funnels, bridges, buildings |
| brick mason | works with bricks, stones, and concrete to create buildings |
| drafter | prepares technical plans that show how something should be build |
| electrician | installs, connects, tests and maintains electrical systmes |
| plumber | installs, maintains, and repairs pipe systems |
