Lesson 1 Vocabulary IBA

Work Autonomy

• Defined as the freedom to make decisions based on personal judgment and responsibility regarding work tasks.

Cloud Computing

• Encompasses software, infrastructure, and platform services hosted remotely and accessed via the Internet.

Database Administrator

• Responsible for maintaining and securing an organization's database resources and data integrity.

Dead Link

• A hyperlink that leads to a non-existent page or resource on a server.

Social Networking Platforms

• Facebook is a leading site that facilitates individual communication and group connections through various tools.
• Twitter serves as a platform for social networking and blogging through short message communications.

Google

• Recognized as the standard search engine, widely used for information retrieval on the Internet.

Help Desk Technician

• Diagnoses and resolves technical issues related to hardware and software for users.

Information Technology (IT)

• Encompasses the management and processing of information through computers and networks.

Mobile Application Developer

• Specializes in creating websites and applications specifically for mobile devices.

Mobile Device Repair Technician

• Focuses on troubleshooting and repairing hardware components of mobile devices.

Network Engineer

• Responsible for managing and maintaining network infrastructure to ensure efficient operations.

Ontology

• The field that investigates the organization of knowledge within specific systems or domains.

PC Repair Technician

• Installs, modifies, and repairs hardware components of personal computers.

Replication

• The process of copying data from one source, like a database, to another for backup and consistency.

Request for Comments (RFC)

• Documents published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) detailing standards and protocols in Internet development.

Scalability

• Refers to the capability of a system to efficiently handle increased workload or additional hardware.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

• The practice of enhancing website visibility and traffic by optimizing content for better search engine rankings.

Security Roles

• Security Analyst/Consultant: Assesses security needs for organizations and recommends infrastructure.
• Security Manager: Oversees and implements security measures to protect electronic data.

SEO Analyst

• Evaluates website visibility across various clients and search engines to improve rankings.

Server Administrator

• Manages and maintains network servers, ensuring proper functionality and security.

Smartphones

• Advanced mobile phones combining computing capabilities with Internet connectivity, cameras, and GPS features.

Tablets

• Portable computers similar to smartphones but typically lack phone service, featuring larger touchscreens.

Web Development Roles

• Web Application Developer: Specializes in server-side applications for the web.
• Web Architect: Plans overall website development architecture.
• Web Marketing Manager: Creates and executes marketing strategies for online opportunities.
• Website Analyst: Evaluates website data to assess effectiveness.
• Website Designer: Designs the layout and visual elements of a website.
• Website Manager: Oversees web development teams and projects.