SOFT SKILLS
What is communication?
The ability to convey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
What is a smartphone?
A portable computer small enough to be held in one hand, it is the most popular type of mobile device.
What are motion blocks?
In Scratch, this category of blocks controls the movement of sprites.
What is identity theft?
This type of cybercrime involves the illegal use of another person's <>?Personal or financial information.
What is personal information?
Keeping your real name, address, and Social Security number private is an example of protecting this.
What is problem-solving?
Using critical and creative thinking to find solutions to difficult or complex issues.
What is a printer?
This device is a type of output peripheral that creates a hard copy of a document or image.
n if statement is a common example of this category of blocks that determines the flow of a program.
What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)?
The 1998 act updated cthe opyright law to protect intellectual property in the digital age.
What is malware?
An acronym for a type of malicious software, it stands for malware.
What is teamwork?
This skill involves working respectfully and efficiently with others toward a shared goal.
What is a smart TV?
Often used for entertainment, a modern one of these can access the internet, stream video, and run apps.
What is a fenced code block?
Using triple backticks is a way to create one of these formatted code chunks when writing on GitHub.
What is the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)?
A law that imposes requirements on website operators that collect information from children under 13.
What is a strong password?
Using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols helps make one of these difficult for hackers to guess.
What is empathy?
This skill is crucial for understanding and sharing the feelings of others, an important part of emotional intelligence.
What is a smartwatch?
These small, wearable computers are capable of connecting to the internet and providing notifications.
What is Scratch?
A popular language for beginners, this coding environment uses colorful, drag-and-drop blocks to program stories and games.
What is ransomware?
This crime involves encrypting a victim's data and demanding payment for its release.
What is a phishing scam?
To avoid this type of scam, you should never click on suspicious links in emails from unknown senders.
What is work ethic?
This skill is crucial for understanding and sharing the feelings of others, an important part of emotional intelligence.
What is a smart thermostat?
From the "Internet of Things," this device can be part of a home security system and is also used to remotely control the temperature.
What is a JavaScript block?
Used in web development, these types of blocks create a programming language that works on web pages, like HTML.
What is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
The EU's law for data protection which gives individuals control over their personal data.
What is digital citizenship?
This term refers to the responsible use of technology and an understanding of the social and ethical implications of internet use.