IE Class Unit 1 Lessons 1-4 Flashcards

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.

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.