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- 2. a high-precision, electronic instrument designed to measure the mass or weight of an object, providing quick and accurate readings on a digital screen, often down to the milligram level.
- 4. a type of social engineering cyberattack where criminals impersonate reputable sources—via email, text, or phone—to steal sensitive data like passwords, credit card numbers, or login credentials.
- 6. -Fair use is a U.S. legal doctrine under Section 107 of the Copyright Act that permits limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holder. It serves as an affirmative defense against infringement claims, typically for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, research, or parody.
- 8. the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
- 11. a branch of computer science that enables machines to simulate human intelligence, allowing them to learn from data, reason, solve problems, and make decisions.
- 15. he intentional, conscious, and non-judgmental engagement with technology, tools, or daily activities.
- 17. -the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea.
- 20. -the practice of protecting systems, networks, programs, and data from digital attacks, unauthorized access, and damage.
- 21. the process of scrambling, or encoding, data into an unreadable format (ciphertext) to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring that only those with the correct cryptographic key can unlock and read the original information (plaintext).
- 22. someone who is present in a courtroom without participating in the proceedings.
- 24. a nonprofit organization that provides free, standardized, and easy-to-use copyright licenses, enabling creators to share their work with the public while retaining copyright.
- 25. a set of social conventions and rules for polite, respectful, and responsible behavior in online interactions and electronic communication
- 26. any data that can identify, contact, or locate an individual, either on its own or when combined with other data.
- 27. false or inaccurate information.
- 28. the unique trail of data you leave behind while using the internet, including websites visited, emails sent, and information submitted online.
- 29. -a person who speaks or acts in support of an individual or cause, particularly someone who intervenes on behalf of a person being attacked or bullied.
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- 1. -false, inaccurate, or misleading information deliberately created and spread to deceive people, manipulate public opinion, or cause harm.
- 3. a technology that superimposes digital information—such as images, 3D models, or text—onto the real world in real-time, enhancing a user's perception and interaction with their environment.
- 5. the act of presenting another person's work, words, ideas, or data as your own without proper acknowledgment or citation.
- 7. the branch of philosophy that systematically studies, defines, and defends concepts of right and wrong behavior.
- 9. the unique trail of data you leave behind while using the internet, including websites visited, emails sent, and information submitted online.
- 10. a behavioral disorder characterized by compulsive, excessive use of digital devices (smartphones, social media, gaming) that interferes with daily life, relationships, and responsibilities.
- 12. the ethical, safe, and sustainable use of technology, focusing on protecting privacy, security, and well-being while understanding the impact of digital actions on society and the environment.
- 13. -bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets through SMS, apps, social media, or gaming.
- 14. the ability to critically analyze stories presented in the mass media and to determine their accuracy or credibility.
- 16. a nonprofit organization that provides free, standardized, and easy-to-use copyright licenses, enabling creators to share their work with the public while retaining copyright.
- 18. a person who uses information technology—such as the internet, social media, and mobile devices—regularly, effectively, and responsibly to engage in society, politics, and government.
- 19. -tools and configurations on websites, apps, and devices that allow users to control what personal information is shared, who can view their content, and how data is used
- 23. a form of intellectual property law that protects original works of authorship—such as books, music, art, and software—once they are fixed in a tangible form.
- 30. -a precise, step-by-step set of instructions or rules followed to solve a specific problem, perform calculations, or accomplish a task,