Communication and Technology

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Information Technology (IT) Noun

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[in-for-may-shun tek-nol-uh-jee]

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Information Technology (IT)

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The use of computer and telecommunications systems to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data or information.

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Example: The image shows computers and devices connected to a central server, illustrating how IT systems store and share data.

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Petroglyph Noun

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[pet-roh-glif]

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Petroglyph

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An image or symbol carved into a rock surface, representing one of the earliest forms of recording information.

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Example: This image shows petroglyphs, which are symbols carved into rock surfaces by ancient people to record information.

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Hardware Noun

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[hard-wair]

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Hardware

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The physical components of a computer system, including the processor, memory, storage devices, and other tangible parts.

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Example: The image shows labeled parts of a computer motherboard, illustrating hardware components like CPU socket and memory slots.

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Processor Noun

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[pros-es-er]

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Processor

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The electronic chip that executes computer program instructions by performing the basic arithmetic, logic, and input/output operations.

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Example: The diagram shows how a processor executes instructions using its control unit, ALU, and memory.

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Server Noun

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[sur-ver]

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Server

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A computer or program that provides data or services to other computers, known as clients, over a network.

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Example: A server connects to multiple computers, showing how it provides data to clients in a network.

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Software Noun

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[soft-wair]

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Software

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The set of programs, applications, and instructions that tell a computer's hardware what to do and how to operate.

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Example: Icons represent different software applications that instruct computers on tasks.

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Algorithm Noun

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[al-guh-ri-thum]

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Algorithm

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A finite sequence of well-defined, step-by-step instructions or rules designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem.

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Example: An algorithm is shown as a process that takes an input, applies rules, and produces an output.

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Exponential Growth Noun

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[ek-spoh-nen-shul grohth]

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Exponential Growth

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A pattern of increase where the growth rate becomes ever more rapid in proportion to the growing total number.

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Example: A graph showing a curve that rises steeply over time, illustrating exponential growth.

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Gigabyte Noun

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[gig-uh-bahyt]

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Gigabyte

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A unit of digital information storage equal to one billion bytes, often used to measure data or file size.

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Example: A gigabyte is shown as 1,024 megabytes, helping students understand its size in digital storage.

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Communication System Noun

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[kuh-myoo-ni-kay-shun sis-tum]

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Communication System

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A collection of individual networks, transmission systems, and terminals used to interconnect and send information between different locations.

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Example: A central office connects homes using trunk lines, showing a basic communication system.