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Tech Words Set 2
11
General Vocab
Undergraduate 1
08/09/2024

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Term

Administrator

 

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Definition

A person responsible for managing and maintaining systems or networks.

 

EXAMPLE:

The system administrator ensured all servers ran smoothly and securely.

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Consultant

 

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Definition

An expert who provides advice and solutions in technology.

 

EXAMPLE:

The technology consultant provided valuable insights to help the company upgrade its IT infrastructure.

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Designer

 

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Definition

Someone who creates software or websites' visual and interactive aspects.

 

EXAMPLE:

The graphic designer created visually appealing layouts for the new website.

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Specialist

 

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Definition

A professional with expertise in a specific area of technology.

 

 

EXAMPLE:

The cybersecurity specialist implemented measures to protect the company’s data from cyber threats.

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Manager

 

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Definition

A person who oversees projects, teams, or departments in the technology field.

 

 

EXAMPLE:

The project manager coordinated the efforts of the development team to meet the project deadlines.

Term

Machine Learning

 

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Definition

A field of artificial intelligence that uses algorithms to allow computers to learn from and make predictions based on data.

 

 

EXAMPLE:

The machine learning model accurately predicted customer behavior.

Term

Scrum Master

 

 

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Definition

A facilitator for an agile development team, ensuring that the team follows agile practices.

 

 

EXAMPLE:

The scrum master facilitated daily stand-up meetings to keep the agile team on track.

Term

Virtualization

 

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Definition

The creation of virtual versions of physical components, such as servers, storage devices, and networks.

 

 

EXAMPLE:

Virtualization allowed the IT department to run multiple operating systems on a single physical server.

Term

Algorithm

 

 

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Definition

A set of rules or steps used to solve a problem or perform a task in computing. 

 

 

EXAMPLE:

The search engine uses a complex algorithm.

Term

Encryption

 

 

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Definition

The process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

 

 

 

EXAMPLE:

To protect sensitive information from cyber threats, the company implemented strong encryption methods to secure its data.

Term

Quantum Computing

 

 

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Definition

A type of computing that uses quantum-mechanical phenomena, such as superposition and entanglement, to perform operations on data.

 

 

EXAMPLE:

Researchers are exploring the potential of quantum computing to solve complex problems that are currently beyond the capabilities of classical computers.

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