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Glossary
under Section 7801 of the Internal Revenue
Code. The secretary has full authority to
administer and enforce the internal revenue
laws and has the power to create an agency
to enforce these laws. The IRS was created
based on this legislative grant.
Internet A massive global computer net-
work of other computers and other, smaller
networks.
intranets Internal networks that busi-
nesses and organizations use to share
files and information among stakeholders,
develop collaborative projects, and share
computer applications.
IP address Internet protocol address; a
series of numbers assigned to every digital
device when it is manufactured and to every
site on the World Wide Web. These numbers
are recorded on the device and on the site
when the two are connected. Thus, every
website has a record of the devices that have
visited, and every device has a record of
every website it has visited.
job fair See career fair.
laptop Also referred to as a notebook,
a portable computer that has the same
components and capabilities as a desktop
computer.
literacy The ability to read and write.
loan principal The amount of money you
borrowed or the amount you still owe on
your loan.
loan term The length or duration of your
loan.
malware Harmful software programs that
are intended to interfere with other com-
puter systems and disrupt their operations,
gather sensitive information, or cause other
types of damage to the system. Also known
as spyware.
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metadata Big-picture data that is compiled
from many smaller data points; often used
by corporations and intelligence groups to
create user or target profiles.
mobile computing device A small, porta-
ble computer such as a smartphone, laptop,
or tablet.
modem In a home or office network, the
device that connects with the Internet
through a telephone landline.
multimedia Text, graphics, and sound.
netbooks Sometimes referred to as mini
laptops or subnotebooks because they have
less computing power, these small, light-
weight computing devices are designed
primarily for consuming content. Google’s
Chromebook is a type of netbook.
networking The process of meeting and
talking with people to exchange informa-
tion, contacts, and experiences for common
professional or social purposes.
Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insur-
ance The part of the Social Security Act of
1935 that established a system of retirement
benefits for workers.
online etiquette Polite and professional
behavior that is appropriate when you use
digital resources.
open-source software Software that can
be used, modified, and distributed by any-
one. Google Drive applications are an exam-
ple of open-source software.
paraphrase The act of writing someone
else’s ideas in one’s own words.
phishing An attempt to obtain sensitive
information from another computer user,
often for malicious or fraudulent purposes
such as identity theft, by masquerading as a
trustworthy source.