Below are 40 tech terms that are quite common in various arenas of the tech industry.
Your challenge this week is:
- Pick 3 terms from the chart below and identify clearly in your own words what they mean.
- Write a little story and connect how your 3 terms could work together. Be as crazy as you like, but your story has to make sense based on the correct definition of your terms. Have some fun with this!
Check the blog entries before you. Each term can only be used ONCE!
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I am kinda confused as to exactly what we are doing...like are we coming up with a scenario? Or a story in which the terms are characters and they need to work together based on their functions?
ReplyDeleteNumber 1 pick 3 of the acronyms from the chart. Figure out what the letters stand for and describe.
ReplyDeleteFor example (These are not in the chart so I don't take anyone's choices)
RAM - Random Access Memory is where the operation system, applications and data are kept in a computers memory to be read by the processor.
MIDI - Musical Instrument Digital Interface was one of the first electronic music devices allowing a keyboard to combine instruments as a synthesizer. It was used in many online games.
GB - Gigabyte is most commonly referred to as a unit in computer memory. One gigabyte equals 1,000,000,000 bytes.
I raced to the store, listening to midi rave music full blast. I got plenty of gigabyte chips but no dip! Must be my brain RAM is getting old! (ok that was lame ... but you get the idea)
Ok. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteUSB-Universal Serial Bus: a way to allow communication between devices and a host controller, usually personal computers.
DVR-Digital Video Recorders: a device that records video in a digital format to a disk drive, USB flash drive, SD memory card or other mass storage device.
CD-ROM-Compact Disc-Read Only Memory: is a pre-pressed disc that contains data accessible to, but not writable by, a computer for data storage and music playback.
Story thingy:
Sitting in class, we were given a lecture through DVR, which normally would be transferred to a CD-ROM as a note taking process. However, mine was broken, so I had to take the DVR and store it through USB and put it on a flash drive.
I think thats what you're looking for.
DPI- Dots per Inch; is a measure of dot density. It is a measure of how many individual dots can be placed in a line, and usually is in conjunction with image resolution.
ReplyDeleteJPEG- This is short for the Joint Photographic Experts Group. This group created the standard by which JPEGs are compressed and decompressed. JPEG files are a popular way to store image data and to transmit image data.
BMP- BMP stands for Bitmap. A bitmap is is a type of image file used to store digital images. It is commonly known as an array of pixels.
The Story:
It was the day before my big project, and I needed a good picture. I found a couple of good ones, one was a JPEG and he other was a BMP. I decided to use the JPEG. I set my printer to the highest DPI setting, and the picture came out well.
ISP: short for Internet Service Provider, the people who give you your internet, like Cox, Cisco, or Quest.
ReplyDeleteP2P: Short for Peer to Peer, a way of downloading files that involves downloading a file from other people or your Peers, similar to Torrenting and filesharing.
HTML: Is short for Hypertext Markup Language. Weather you see it or not, HTML coding is all around you when you surf the internet. It's a type of web programming that defines where various items should go, what color they should be, and what they should do when clicked. The newly released HTML5 is the fastest type yet.
Story thing-
My ISP got pissed when they saw how much bandwidth I was using. The new HTML5 is crazy though! with ultra fast load rates and high res surfing, P2P access is made easier than ever!
URL: Stands for Uniform Resource Locator. The first part is the protocol finder which tell the computer which protocol to use and the second part is the actual domain or IP address of the site.
ReplyDeleteVoIP: Voice over IP is the transmission of audio signals over an IP connection.
DVR: It is a digital video recorder for storing video and audio. It can be saved on smaller cassette, SD Cards, or any other mass storage device making it easier to copy the data and is generally used for screen capture or video recording.
Story: Last week I wanted wanted to watch reruns of Lost but my DVR was broken. I decided to talk you my brother instead so I went to Skype's URL and used VoIP to call him.
WPA: Wi-fi Protected Access is a newer wireless network password that is harder to crack and provides more protection to the user.
ReplyDeleteStory contined: Unfortunately I lost the WPA to my network and couldn't get onto the internet. Oh well, there is always the land line....
Ip/TCP - These are the network connections foryour computer, (How your computer connects with other computers)
ReplyDeleteFTP - File transfer protocol, this is how you computer sends files to other computers over the internet, like drop box
DRAM - Dynamic RAM, there is also SRAM static RAM which loses power over time, DRAM however refreshes its self to never lose power, DRAM is used in your personal PC's, Xbox's, playstations, ect
Story - I was FTPing over an online lan network with some peeps I had some trouble at first I thought it was the IP/TCP connections but then everything with down hill.... I was able to find that it was with the SRAM.... I wish I had DRAM
So apparently the topics I picked were already taken, but I didn't know that. I have been working on a story that fits the topics, but I didn't know that it only had to be a few sentence's long. Just to prove that I have worked on it here's what work I do have, I guess I will have to do a different topic.
ReplyDeleteIN MY WORDS
USB: Data transferring device, used to “transport” selected amounts of data from one location to another. (Usually between two computers.)
HTTP: “Computer to network informal code” allows for the display and sharing of data loaded on the WWW (world wide web) on any given computer without being seen in code.
GPS: “Global Parental System.” An annoying device that gives crappy directions and then screeches “WRONG WAY!!!!” when you make a wrong turn.
“Ladies and Gentlemen” the loud speaker croaked annoyingly into my ear “allow me to introduce the man of the hour, the top dog of SenTech corporation, yours truly Dr. J Roberts.” Halfhearted applause sounded through the audience momentarily as a man in a white lab coat stepped into view. He wore an expression of complete confidence, walking like a man who had just won the lottery. “Good evening” said the white clad man, as he neared the center of the big room “ I am Dr. J Roberts, currently the founder and head engineer of SenTech Corp.” He had on a big pair of thick-rimmed glasses that didn’t quite fit his squared face. His jaw was very defined and was one of the more distinguishing features on his gruffly face. His hair stood on end in patches across his head; it looked as if he hadn’t bothered with a comb this morning. It gave him the appearance of a “mad scientist with a touch of the crazy’s.”
I laughed to myself as I took mental notes to put into my report. HQ has given me this back end assignment as punishment. It wasn’t typical that the FBSA (Federal Burro of Scientific Affairs) went to low-end scientific presentations mainly held to recruit new engineers, but Intel had undeniably said that this was an underground hot spot. “Observe and obtain” chief had said to me “this is an undercover, off the radar operation.” He paused and then added dryly “don’t screw this one up, remember, ask questions and if absolutely necessary then you shoot” I rolled my eyes at his failed attempt at sarcasm. “Don’t worry, I’m a big girl now” I quickly countered.
As Dr. Roberts spoke he gestured with his hands and walked about impatiently. He obviously had something big he wanted to share. Maybe chief was right, this could be a hot spot. This may not be as boring as I thought it would be. I thought to myself. Dr. Roberts voice got lost in the murmur that swept across the crowed as he pulled out a small device from the inside of his lab coat. Well, this is it. Here we go. I tensed expecting a big explosion of some sort, just like most inventions at this armature event usually did. There was no explosion, there was no bang and big fireball, instead there was a deep silence. I looked up surprised to see that his invention actually survived long enough to get a demonstration spec up onto the screen. The overhead screen flashed a picture of the invention and a full list of specifications:
Global Hypertext Transfer Bus
Designed by SenTech Corporation
Practical Application: Rapid Human Transfer Protocol
Classification status: Public domain
Story continued....
ReplyDeleteThough the buzz of the crowd I could hear the loud speaker squawk to life once again, the annoying buzz quieting the crowd. “ Now this may seem complicated, and it is on a scientific level, but allow me to show you what I designed this machine to do.” He said, casually flipping a switch on the side of the small device, self titled GHTB. A low rumble was audible as the tiny trinket powered to full capacity. “ Yes! I have designed the future of transportation!” yelled Dr. Roberts. Instantly the lights went dead and in their place hovered a small blue orb bright enough to be a small star. The intensity of the light threw the crowd back in there seats. An arc of electricity shot out form the orb and scorched the ground beneath it. An electrical buzz spun through the air.
This is as far as I got into the story. I was under the impression that we had to write a full story....
the first one didn't post....
ReplyDeleteUSB: Data transferring device, used to “transport” selected amounts of data from one location to another. (Usually between two computers.)
HTTP: “Computer to network informal code” allows for the display and sharing of data loaded on the WWW (world wide web) on any given computer without being seen in code.
GPS: “Global Parental System.” An annoying device that gives crappy directions and then screeches “WRONG WAY!!!!” when you make a wrong turn.
Universal Hypertext Serial Transfer Positioning System: UHSTPS
Global Hypertext Transfer Buss: GHTB
Universal Hypertext Transfer system :UHTS
“Ladies and Gentlemen” the loud speaker croaked annoyingly into my ear “allow me to introduce the man of the hour, the top dog of SenTech corporation, yours truly Dr. J Roberts.” Halfhearted applause sounded through the audience momentarily as a man in a white lab coat stepped into view. He wore an expression of complete confidence, walking like a man who had just won the lottery. “Good evening” said the white clad man, as he neared the center of the big room “ I am Dr. J Roberts, currently the founder and head engineer of SenTech Corp.” He had on a big pair of thick-rimmed glasses that didn’t quite fit his squared face. His jaw was very defined and was one of the more distinguishing features on his gruffly face. His hair stood on end in patches across his head; it looked as if he hadn’t bothered with a comb this morning. It gave him the appearance of a “mad scientist with a touch of the crazy’s.”
I laughed to myself as I took mental notes to put into my report. HQ has given me this back end assignment as punishment. It wasn’t typical that the FBSA (Federal Burro of Scientific Affairs) went to low-end scientific presentations mainly held to recruit new engineers, but Intel had undeniably said that this was an underground hot spot. “Observe and obtain” chief had said to me “this is an undercover, off the radar operation.” He paused and then added dryly “don’t screw this one up, remember, ask questions and if absolutely necessary then you shoot” I rolled my eyes at his failed attempt at sarcasm. “Don’t worry, I’m a big girl now” I quickly countered.
As Dr. Roberts spoke he gestured with his hands and walked about impatiently. He obviously had something big he wanted to share. Maybe chief was right, this could be a hot spot. This may not be as boring as I thought it would be. I thought to myself. Dr. Roberts voice got lost in the murmur that swept across the crowed as he pulled out a small device from the inside of his lab coat. Well, this is it. Here we go. I tensed expecting a big explosion of some sort, just like most inventions at this armature event usually did. There was no explosion, there was no bang and big fireball, instead there was a deep silence. I looked up surprised to see that his invention actually survived long enough to get a demonstration spec up onto the screen. The overhead screen flashed a picture of the invention and a full list of specifications:
Global Hypertext Transfer Bus
Designed by SenTech Corporation
Property of Dr. J Robbers
Practical Application: Rapid Human Transfer Protocol
Classification status: Public domain
GPS is a Global Positional System which gives time and information like directions to get somewhere.
ReplyDeletePOP- Post Office Protocol its use to send e-mails.
FAQ- Frequently Asked Question a question that is asked very often.
Story- I did not knew how to use my GPS so i POP a FAQ to the company. They thought I was really dumb.
1. GUI- Meaning Graphical User Interface, this term is really handy when it comes to people who like to interactively be apart of technology. It's as simple as an interface the community integrates without even knowing, for example, ipods, and mp3's are great. It uses less text integration and more visual graphics, icons, images, etc.
ReplyDeleteAIFF- To put lightly, Audio Interchange File Format is an easier way to gather music data and import onto your computer and other chosen devices. This is popular especially with Apple because of all the extensions there are for this certain file formatting tool. A downside would be that the files are uncompressed, meaning more space they occupy, but you can get around this.
OCR- The files you use that were once lengthy documents but are now electronically transferred were done using Optical Character Recognition. This can be quiet interesting because of the fact that OCR is the process of the computer scanning and identifying text.
2. In order to get some of my music I should probably use AIFF, but then I can use GUI for my portable device and listen to my music. Finally, when I have to buckle-down so to speak and do homework I may have to use OCR to finish my essay.
Not sure if I used right context but I like it =)
WEP: This stands for Wireless Encryption Protocol this was developed to provide a security for wireless internet that is similar to that of it being wired.
ReplyDeleteGIGO: Stands for "Garbage in, Garbage Out" basically saying if you feed the computer wrong commands for something it will give you what you told it to. Example: Computer asks for the letter "A" and you give it "B" it will give you the results if "B."
CPS: This can stand for 2 things that I can tell. Either Cycles Per Second which is now called Hertz that represents the amount of cycles in sound waves can be shown in numbers with the prefix if Gig and Meg etc. The other could be Citrix Presentation Server which are large servers generally developed for larger companies for installed applications.
Story: The security involved with WEP is like using a paper box as a safe compared to the kind of security involved with CPS which is near impossible to hack into. Most people feel as though it's impossible to hack into these servers but it is most likely an error of GIGO.
1. DVI- DVI stands for Digital Video Interface. DVI is a popular form of video interface technology made to maximize the quality of flat panel LCD monitors and modern video graphics cards. DVI cables are very popular with video card manufacturers, and most cards nowadays include one or two DVI output ports.
ReplyDeleteHDMI- (High definition media interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable.
WEP- (Wired Equivalent Privacy) s a security protocol, specified in the IEEE Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) standard, 802.11b, which is designed to provide a wireless local area network (WLAN) with a level of security and privacy comparable to what is usually expected of a wired LAN.
2. I went on my wireless Internet and it was protected with WEP, so I entered in the password. I went on google and tried to figure out how to hook up my home theater with DVI, after much research I found out I could do it all with HDMI, so I got an HDMI cable and watch the football game, in HD.
1.RTF- Rich Text Format. No Rich did not invent his own text format. This is a document file that has been around since the early Microsoft computers of 1987. It's a text file, just like .txt and .doc. It's also the default file extension when something is written in the Mac application TextEdit.
ReplyDelete2.ASCII-American Standard Code for Information Interchange.It's a character-encoding scheme based on the English alphabet. It was originally developed for telegraphic codes, but is now used in most computer systems. It defines 128 characters: 33 of which are non-print control characters that affect how text and space is processed. Another interesting thing is something called ASCII art, in which certain ASCII characters are stringed together to form a picture. Here's ASCII art of The Mona Lisa. It's easier to see when you look from far away.
http://www.glassgiant.com/ascii/ascii.php?sample=mona
3.BIOS - Basic Input/Output System. BIOS software is built into almost every PC, and is the first code run by a PC when turned on. The BIOS has a user interface that can be accessed usually by pressing a certain button at start up, usually one of the F buttons. Macs do not have BIOS, they have OpenFirmware instead.