Understanding Key Terms in Business and Tech

What is seed funding?

• The first money invested in a new business or project.

• A type of loan for established businesses.

• Funding provided by government grants.

• Investment from friends and family.

What defines a startup?

• A new business aiming to grow quickly.

• A well-established company.

• A non-profit organization.

• A type of investment fund.

What does in-browser mean?

• Something that works inside an internet browser.

• A type of software that requires installation.

• A program that runs on a separate device.

• A method of offline data processing.

What is a manifesto?

• A written statement explaining beliefs and plans.

• A type of business contract.

• A marketing strategy.

• A financial report.

What does it mean to deride something?

• To criticize or laugh at something disrespectfully.

• To support or endorse something.

• To analyze something critically.

• To ignore something completely.

What is a dystopian world?

• An imagined future with suffering and control.

• A utopian society with perfect conditions.

• A historical period of peace.

• A type of fantasy world.

What are disciplinary proceedings?

• An official process to decide rule violations.

• A type of academic evaluation.

• A method of conflict resolution.

• A financial audit.

What does unauthorized mean?

• Not allowed or approved by authority.

• Officially sanctioned.

• Legally binding.

• Publicly accepted.

What is ethical?

• Related to what is right or wrong.

• A legal term for contracts.

• A financial principle.

• A marketing strategy.

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

• Technology that allows machines to perform tasks requiring human thinking.

• A type of software for data analysis.

• A method of manual data entry.

• A hardware component of computers.