IE Class Unit 1 Lessons 1-4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'text editor' refer to?

A basic word-processing application (correct)

An audio editing application

A complex graphic design tool

A type of spreadsheet software

What does HTML stand for?

Hypertext Markup Language

What file types are indicated by .htm and .html?

Web page source text file type

What are 'tags' in HTML?

A set of special instructions used to define the structure and layout of a web document. Signup and view all the answers

The < > symbols are known as ______.

left angle bracket and right angle bracket Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Netiquette' refer to?

The correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?

A policy that defines the actions users may perform while accessing systems and networking equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What are predators in the context of the internet?

Individuals that try to take advantage of teens and kids. Signup and view all the answers

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

A painful condition resulting from compression of the median nerve. Signup and view all the answers

How often should one take a break from computer work?

Every 20 to 25 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is a computer?

A tool that receives information, stores it, manipulates it, and produces an output. Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the 'Father of Computers'?

Charles Babbage Signup and view all the answers

What are Vacuum Tubes?

Electronic devices that controlled the flow of electricity in computers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a transistor?

A small electronic device used as an amplifier or switch. Signup and view all the answers

What is an integrated circuit?

A group of tiny transistors and electric wires built on a silicon wafer. Signup and view all the answers

What does a microprocessor do?

Contains all the functions of a central processing unit of a computer. Signup and view all the answers

What is system software?

Software responsible for the general operation of a computer system. Signup and view all the answers

What is application software?

Computer software created to perform a specific job or task. Signup and view all the answers

What is primary memory?

Memory that stores data on chips located inside your computer. Signup and view all the answers

What is secondary memory?

A type of memory that allows data and programs to be stored indefinitely. Signup and view all the answers

What is ARPANET?

A computer network developed for communication between research labs. Signup and view all the answers

What are protocols?

Technical rules governing data communication. Signup and view all the answers

What is a port in computer networking?

A door that data travels into or out of a computer. Signup and view all the answers

What is a domain name?

An alpha/numeric name that identifies specific computers on the internet. Signup and view all the answers

What does Domain Name Lookup do?

Converts domain names to specific IP addresses. Signup and view all the answers

What is a name server?

A computer that provides responses to requests for Domain Name information. Signup and view all the answers

What is a top-level domain?

The highest level of the domain name hierarchy. Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the World Wide Web?

Tim Berners-Lee Signup and view all the answers

What is the World Wide Web?

A computer network of internet sites offering various resources. Signup and view all the answers

What was Prodigy Communications Corporation known for?

One of the first companies to make the World Wide Web available to the public. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mosaic?

The first graphical web browser. Signup and view all the answers

Who developed Mosaic?

Marc L. Andreessen and Eric J. Bina Signup and view all the answers

What is a search engine?

A program that searches for and identifies items in a database based on keywords. Signup and view all the answers

What are location-based web services?

Services that integrate GPS with other functionalities. Signup and view all the answers

What is Top-Down Design?

An approach involving design based on the designer's expertise. Signup and view all the answers

What is bottom-up design?

Designing a website based on the site user's needs. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Quality Assurance Plan?

A document outlining the goals and design plan of a site. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Client Needs Assessment?

To define the mission or purpose of a site and its required content. Signup and view all the answers

What should a Development Plan outline?

How the site is to be designed and any preferences. Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in Test & Revision?

Walking the client through the website to ensure all goals are met. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Final Review?

To have the client review the site using the same criteria as the initial review. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Hierarchical Site Structure?

Web pages organized by categories and subcategories. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Linear Site Structure?

Used for smaller sites where pages are viewed in a specific order. Signup and view all the answers

What is a random site structure?

Web pages organized in no specific order. Signup and view all the answers

What does proximity refer to in web design?

The relationship and distance between various objects on your page. Signup and view all the answers

What does alignment refer to in web design?

The positioning of text and objects on the page. Signup and view all the answers

What does contrast mean in design?

Degree of difference in the various objects on your web page. Signup and view all the answers

What is balance in web design?

The ability to arrange elements so that no one part is overpowering. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Text Editors and HTML Basics

Text editor: A fundamental word-processing application used for creating and formatting text documents.
HTML: Stands for Hypertext Markup Language, the standard language for creating web pages.
File types: .htm and .html are source text file extensions for web pages.
Tags in HTML: Special instructions that define the structure and layout of a web document.

Online Communication and Safety

Netiquette: Guidelines for proper communication and behavior on the Internet.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP): A policy outlining acceptable actions by users when accessing systems and networks.
Online predators: Individuals seeking to exploit children and teens on the Internet.

Health and Technology

Carpal tunnel syndrome: A painful condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist.
Recommended breaks: Taking breaks every 20-25 minutes can prevent discomfort and strain during prolonged computer use.

Computer History and Evolution

Computers: Tools that process, store, manipulate, and output information.
Charles Babbage: Known as the "Father of Computers," he invented the Difference Engine and Analytical Engine, precursors to modern calculators.
Vacuum tubes: Electronic devices from the 1940s that controlled electrical flow in early computers.
Transistor: A small electronic device used as an amplifier or switch within circuits.
Integrated circuit: Consists of tiny transistors and wiring on a silicon chip.
Microprocessor: An integrated circuit serving as the central processing unit of a computer.

Software Types

System software: Manages hardware operation and application performance, including file management.
Application software: Created for specific tasks or jobs for users.

Memory Types

Primary memory: Stores data in chips, including Read Only Memory (ROM) and Random Access Memory (RAM).
Secondary memory: Used for long-term data storage, examples include hard drives and flash drives.

Networking and the Internet

ARPANET: The first computer network developed in the 1960s and 1970s, laying the groundwork for the Internet.
Protocols: Technical rules that govern communication of data between devices.
Port: Identified by numbers, functions as an entry point for data communication into and out of a computer.

Domain Names and Web Basics

Domain name: An alphanumeric identification for specific computers, often represented in URLs.
Domain Name Lookup: Converts domain names into IP addresses.
Name server: A computer responsible for resolving domain name information requests.
Top-level domain: The highest level in domain name hierarchy, including extensions such as .com, .org, and country codes.

The World Wide Web

Inventor: Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web, a vast collection of sites offering multimedia.
Prodigy Communications Corporation: One of the first companies to make the web accessible to the public.
Mosaic: The first graphical web browser developed by Marc Andreessen and Eric Bina.

Web Design Principles

Search engine: Programs designed to locate items in a database based on user-specified keywords.
Location-based services: Integrate GPS with external services like movie listings or maps.
Top-Down Design: Website design approach based on the designer's expertise.
Bottom-Up Design: Centers the design process around the needs of the site’s users.

Design Documentation and Client Processes

Quality Assurance Plan: A document outlining the purpose and goals of web design projects.
Client Needs Assessment: Defines the site's mission and necessary content.
Development Plan: Details the design process and client/user preferences.
Test & Revision: Evaluates site goals, message accuracy, and content correctness.
Final Review: A concluding evaluation by the client using initial review criteria.

Site Structure and Design Elements

Hierarchical structure: Organizes web pages into categories and subcategories.
Linear structure: Small websites structured to guide users through content in a specific order.
Random structure: Pages organized without a specific sequence.
Proximity: Refers to the relationship and spacing between objects on a webpage.
Alignment: The arrangement of text and objects for visual coherence.
Contrast: The degree of difference between webpage elements.
Balance: Achieving visual stability by arranging elements without overpowering sections.

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Test your knowledge with flashcards covering key concepts from Unit 1 of the Information Engineering class. This quiz includes essential terms such as text editor, HTML, and tags, which are fundamental for understanding web development. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their grasp on the basics of web documents.