Information Technology

1 ISBN 978-0-85777-640-2 Career Paths: Information Technologyis a new educational resource for informationtechnology professionals who want to improve their English communication skills in a workenvironment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading,listening, speaking, and writing. Career Paths: Information Technologyaddresses topicsincluding computer components, accessories, software, Internet security, web design, andthe future of the series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers over 400 vocabulary termsand phrases.

2 Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listeningskills, and leads students through written and oral Features: A variety of realistic reading passages Career-specific dialogues 45 reading and listening comprehension checks Over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases Guided speaking and writing exercises Complete glossary of terms and phrasesThe Teacher s Guidecontains detailed lesson plans, a full answer key and audio audio CDscontain all recorded PATHS Information Technology Student s Book Virginia Evans Jenny Dooley Stanley 4/7/17 17:08 Page 1 Book1 Virginia EvansJenny DooleyStanley Technology_SB1 5/11/15 10.

3 34 AM Page 1 UnitTopicReading contextVocabularyFunction1 InformationTechnologyManualcode, data processing, data, encoding, hardware, Information security, online, quality assurance,software, technical supportGettingsomeone sattention2 Introduction toComputing SystemsEmailcomputer, desktop computer, laptop, mainframe,PDA, server, smartphone, supercomputer, tablet,workstationGivinginstructions3 Inside the ComputerProduct guidecase, expansion card, fan, hard drive, heat sink,motherboard, power supply, processor, RAMD escribing a process4 Computing DevicesCataloginput device, microphone, monitor, mouse, printer,scanner, scroll wheel, touch screen, USBM aking a suggestion5 NetworkingMagazine articleCAT-5, configuration, cycle, DHCP, Internet, IPaddress, LAN, network, router, WLAND escribingoptions6 The User InterfaceManualdesktop, drag, folder, GUI, icon, maximize, menu,minimize, OS, pointer, shortcut, windowOffering a solution7 Word ProcessingAdvertisementcompatibility, document, font, format, formatting, layout,macro, spell check, template, word processing programClarifying a situation8 EmailMemoattachment, domain name, email address, emailclient, ISP, password, POP3, SMTP server, username,webmailChecking forerrors9 Web BrowsingEmailHTML, http, hyperlink, meta tag, search engine, URL.

4 Web browser, web host, web site, wwwExpressingconfusion10 Images and GraphicDesignMagazine articlecontrast, crop, exposure, graphic editing program,graphics, JPEG, pixel, resize, resolution, tintAnsweringthe phone11 Databases , database field, database, formula, function,operator, query, sort, spreadsheets, table, worksheetAsking forhelp12 Web Design vs. Web DevelopmentCoursedescriptionsappearance, coding, content, CSS, functionality,navigation, usability, visibility, web design, webdevelopmentAsking aboutpurpose13 Desktop PublishingJob listingclip art, comprehensive layout, design, desktoppublishing software, desktop publishing, electronicpages, electronic paper, electrostatic printing, graphiccommunications, offset lithography, page layoutTalking aboutexperience14 VideoconferencingEmailbandwidth, dedicated system, document sharing, echo-cancellation, monitor, multipoint videoconference,video bridge, videoconferencing, webcamExplainingdifferences15E-commerceE mailaffiliate, banner, brick and mortar.

5 Certificate authority,digital certificate, e-commerce, FAQs, shopping cart,trafficClarifyinginformationScope and Technology_SB1 12/4/17 9:59 AM Page 2 Table of ContentsUnit 1 Information Technology .. 4 Unit 2 Introduction to Computing Systems .. 6 Unit 3 Inside the Computer .. 8 Unit 4 Computing Devices .. 10 Unit 5 Networking .. 12 Unit 6 The User Interface .. 14 Unit 7 Word Processing .. 16 Unit 8 Email .. 18 Unit 9 Web Browsing .. 20 Unit 10 Images and Graphic Design .. 22 Unit 11 Databases vs. Spreadsheets .. 24 Unit 12 Web Design vs. Development .. 26 Unit 13 Desktop Publishing .. 28 Unit 14 Videoconferencing .. 30 Unit 15 E-commerce.

6 32 Glossary .. Technology_SB1 12/4/17 9:59 AM Page 3 Virginia EvansJenny DooleyStanley Technology_SB2 5/11/15 10:50 AM Page 41 UnitTopicReading contextVocabularyFunction1 ComputerMemoryGuidebit size, bit, bus speed, DIMM, hard drive, MB, MHz,motherboard, paging file, RAM, SIMM, virtual memoryDescribingminimumrequirements2 ProgrammingLanguagesLetterAssembler, BASIC, C#, C, C++, compiler, computerlanguage, CPU, Java, linker, machine code, multi-threadExpressing aconcern3 ISPs and InternetAccessBusiness letterantivirus software, broadband, DSL, hotspot, ISP, T-1,T-3, upgrade, Wi-Fi, wireless routerDescribingbenefits4 Storage DevicesSuggestion formarray, CD-R, CD-RW, data compression, failure,magnetic tape, memory storage density, RAID, SATA.

7 USB flash driveAsking aboutdeadlines5 PeripheralsAdvertisementautomatic document feeder, calibration, CCD, digitalcamera, digital zoom, DPI, flash memory, inkjetprinter, laser printer, megapixel, optical zoom,transparency adapterMaking arecommendation6MP3 PlayersAnnouncementAAC, bitrate, capacity, decode, dock, driver, freeze,gigabyte, playlist, uploadInvestigating aproblem7 Cell PhonesAdvertisement4G network, apps, Bluetooth, call waiting, caller ID,cell phone, lithium-ion battery, ringtone, textmessage, touchscreen, voicemailOffering help8 CommunicationsInstant messagesbarcode, data plan, email, EPC, instant message,scan, smartphone, spam, tablet, text, UPCA ssigning a task9 Entertainmentand SocialNetworkingMemoavatar, blog, feed, forum, gaming, handle, link,MMORPG, post, profile, social networking, virtualworldGiving asummary10 GPS SystemsAdvertisementaccuracy, acquisition time, cartography, coordinates,GPS, integrity, latitude, longitude, navigation,waypointDescribingcapabilitie s11 BankingWebsiteaccount activity, account alert, bank fraud, bill pay,electronic statement, identity theft, lockout, onlinebanking, PIN, site key, SSLR eporting aproblem12 Education andResearchAdvertisementboolean operator, catalog, ebook, ejournal, EZproxy,index, license restriction, media, remote access.

8 Subscription, VPNR ecognizing acause13 RoboticsEmailactuator, autonomous, drive power, dynamic model,enabling device, enabling device, end-effector,equality constraint, joints, manipulator, pendant,robotics, serial robotCiting a previousexample14 ElectronicPublishingWebsiteactive matrix display, bitmapped graphics, black andwhite, download, ergonomic, offline, PDF reader,publication, reflow, sub-pixel rendering, systemrequirements, uploadDescribingcompletion15 ArtificialIntelligence Magazine Articleagent, algorithm, case-based reasoning, cognitivescientist, computer vision, heuristic, machine learning,model-based reasoning, pattern recognition, robotAsking forclarificationScope and Technology_SB2 12/4/17 10:17 AM Page 42 Table of ContentsUnit 1 Computer Memory.

9 4 Unit 2 Programming Languages .. 6 Unit 3 ISPs and Internet Access .. 8 Unit 4 Storage Devices .. 10 Unit 5 Peripherals .. 12 Unit 6 MP3 Players .. 14 Unit 7 Cell Phones .. 16 Unit 8 Communications .. 18 Unit 9 Entertainment and Social Networking .. 20 Unit 10 GPS Systems .. 22 Unit 11 Banking .. 24 Unit 12 Education and Research .. 26 Unit 13 Robotics .. 28 Unit 14 Electronic Publishing .. 30 Unit 15 Artificial Intelligence .. 32 Glossary .. Technology_SB2 12/4/17 10:18 AM Page 43 Book3 Virginia EvansJenny DooleyStanley Technology_SB3 5/11/15 11:09 AM Page 81 Scope and SequenceUnitTopicReading contextVocabularyFunction1 Macs and PCsMagazine articleApple, color matching, Mac, Microsoft, OS X, PC, prepress,processing speed, typography, video subsystem, WindowsStating apreference2 LinuxEmailcommand lines, free software license, interface, Linux,Linux distribution, Microsoft Office, open source,OpenOffice, TCP/IP protocol, terminal, UbuntuListingconcerns3 Connecting toClients andEmployeesEmailanchor, applet, CAD, CBT, DVD, electronic bulletin board,FAQs, media player, MPEG, multimedia, reliabilityGiving anopinion4 Advertising andMarketingContractanimated GIF, click-through rate, click tracking.

10 CPM,CPC, above the fold, commission, campaign, geotargeting, frequency capping, hangConfirminginformation5 AutomationInvestor reportautomation, CAM, embedded systems, encoder,Ethernet network, fault tolerant, integrated circuits,latency, open system, oscilloscope, priority inversion,redundancyAsking forsuggestions6 TelecommutingLetterBasecamp, centralize, color-coding, gallery, messageboard, real time, Skype, telecommuting, toggle, tour,web-basedDescribingfunctions7 Hackers andVirusesNewspaperarticleanti-antivirus virus, hacker, imbed, infect, log in,overwriting virus, piggybacking, replicate, residentextension, resident virus, virusDiscussingpossibleconsequences8 Identity TheftLettercard scanning, cyber, fraud, harming, identity theft,malware, phishing, pretexting, scanner, spyware, Trojan horse, wormDiscussingsuspicions9 PreventativeMeasuresEmailattack, audit log, authenticated, backdoor, bug, firewall,intruder, keylogger, popup, protocol, securityCheckingcertainty10 Anti-virusSoftwareAdvertisementanti-viru s software, backup, block, cyber criminal, detect,false negative, false positive, rootkit, security software,sweep, virus removal software, webpage analysisDiscussingcapabilities11 CloudComputingNewspapercolumnCDN, cloud computing, deployment, elasticity, PaaS.