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- 1ApplicationA program designed for a specific purpose, such as word processing or graphic design.
- 2AttachmentA file (or files) attached to an email or other form of electronic communication by the sender, and which can be read by the recipient.
- 3AuthenticationA process that ensures and confirms a user’s identity.
- 4BrowserAn application used to find and display information on the World Wide Web.
- 5CloudThe cloud refers to software and services that run on the Internet, instead of locally on your computer.
- 6Cloud providerA cloud provider is a company that delivers cloud based services and solutions.
- 7Cloud-based servicesA cloud-based service is any service made available to users on demand via the Internet from a cloud computing provider’s server, as opposed to being provided from a company’s own on-premises servers.
- 8CollaborationA feature to help people involved in a common task achieve their goals e.g. shared editing of a document.
- 9ContactsInformation on an individual (usually including an email address, telephone number, or similar) stored within a software application so that the person can be contacted.
- 10ContentA broad term for digital information, typically includes text, images and other rich media.
- 11CredentialsA set of identifiers, attributes or information with which a user proves their claim to an identity/ account and enables authorised access to systems, information and services.
- 12CurrencyCurrency is anything that is generally accepted to have value as a medium of exchange so that it can be traded for goods and services.
- 13DataA structured set of numbers, representing digitised text, images, sound, video or other information which can be processed or transmitted by a device.
- 14DeviceA piece of hardware or equipment that contains a microprocessor. Examples include PCs, laptops, smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.
- 15Digital collaborationDigital collaboration is an interaction between two or more people, mediated by a computer.
- 16Digital contentAny media created, edited or viewed on a device, such as text, images, sound, video, and combinations of these (i.e. multimedia).
- 17Digital environmentDigital devices, applications and infrastructure that people use in life and work.
- 18Digital footprintThe (distributed) information about a person that exists on the Internet as a result of their online activity, and which can be used to identify a person. It includes the websites you visit, your search history, messages you send, and information you submit to online services.
- 19Digital mediaDigitised content that can be stored and processed in a device and transmitted over the internet or computer networks. This can include text, audio, video, and graphics.
- 20DocumentA collection of digital content which can be created and edited on a device and stored in a file and is often (although not always) intended for subsequent printing.
- 21External storageA device that stores information outside a computer. Such devices may be permanently attached to the computer or may be removable or may be accessible over a network.
- 22FileA store for data (e.g. a document, image, spreadsheet, database, etc.) which is typically stored on a hard drive or solid-state drive.
- 23File naming conventionsA file naming convention is a way of naming files that describes or indicates the content of the file or the use it is put to, and optionally includes date and/or time information.
- 24FolderA folder (also called a directory) is a way to organise computer files. Files can be placed into a folder to group them together. Typically, folders can contain other folders to create a hierarchical storage system.
- 25GPSGlobal Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite navigation system used to determine the ground position of an object.
- 26GraphicVisual representation of information in the form of diagrams, graphs and pictures.
- 27HardwarePhysical components of a computer
- 28HierarchyA hierarchy is an arrangement of items in which the items are represented as being “above”, “below”, or “at the same level as” one another.
- 29HTTPHyperText Transfer Protocol. HTTP is the underlying protocol used by the World Wide Web to transmit messages between browsers and web servers.
- 30HTTPSHTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It is the protocol where encrypted HTTP data is transferred over a secure connection.
- 31InformationInformation is data that has meaning.
- 32KeyboardA panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.
- 33LayoutThe organisation of certain elements within a page. The ‘elements’ are usually images, text and perhaps active components such as video or animations. Layouts are usually for a purpose and audience – for example, a technical report for managers demands a different layout to a flyer for customers.
- 34Local storageA hard drive or solid-state drive directly attached to the device being referenced.
- 35MessagingTransferring content or information (text, images, voice) from one person or device to another, by using any medium of digital communication.
- 36MetadataMetadata is data about data. It often provides information about the content of a digital item. For example, a file may have metadata indicating the size of the file, the format of the file, the creation date of the file, etc.
- 37MouseA small handheld device which is moved across a mat or flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen.
- 38Multifactor authenticationMulti-factor authentication (MFA) is a security mechanism in which individuals are authenticated through more than one required security and validation procedure.
- 39Numerical dataData that is measurable, such as time, height, weight, amount, etc.
- 40Online communicationA form of communication, using the various means available on the Internet to communicate and interact online to relay a message to a targeted audience, including email, instant message, text message, social media, blog, collaboration tools and services.
- 41Online contentA broad term for digital information on the internet, typically includes text, images and other rich media.
- 42Online information serviceAn online source of information provided by the relevant authority or organisation. Examples include government and local authority websites, school websites, weather services, etc.
- 43Operating systemAn operating system provides a platform on which applications can run and allows input from the user, and also manages files and directories on the data storage system.
- 44PatchA patch is a set of changes to a computer program designed to update, fix, or improve it. This includes fixing security vulnerabilities and other bugs. Keeping a software system up to date with the latest patches is known as keeping it “patched”.
- 45Payment MethodA payment method is a way that customers pay for a product or service.
- 46Personal data/informationPersonal data is information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- 47PhishingDescribes fraudulent emails, texts or other messages designed to make the user share personal information such as login IDs, passwords and account numbers, which they may use to steal money, an individual’s identity or gain access to an individual’s device.
- 48PreferencesPreference settings allow a user to select basic settings for an application, website or programme. It is a way of customising the application, website or programme to suit the user.
- 49Private communicationA structured set of numbers, representing digitised text, images, sound, video or other information which can be processed or transmitted by a device.
- 50Public communicationAn online communication to a public audience, e.g. a social media message or posting to an online forum. A public message is visible to anyone using a given communication channel.
- 51ReliableThat which can be trusted.
- 52Remote storageA hard drive or solid-state drive which is not directly attached to a device but is accessible from that device via a network or the Internet, for instance via the Cloud.
- 53Repetitive Strain InjuryA condition in which the prolonged performance of repetitive actions, typically with the hands, causes pain or impairment of function in the tendons and muscles involved.
- 54Rich mediaTypically, images, audio, videos etc. are considered rich media.
- 55Search EngineA program that searches for and identifies items in a database that correspond to keywords or characters specified by the user, used especially for finding particular sites on the World Wide Web.
- 56Search HistoryA record of the information browsed by a user on a computer
- 57ShareAn instance of posting or reposting something on a social media website or application.
- 58SoftwareThe programs and other operating information used by a computer.
- 59Touch ScreenA display device which allows the user to interact with a computer by touching areas on the screen
- 60TransactionAn instance of buying or selling something.
- 61WebpageA hypertext document on the World Wide Web.
- 62WebsiteA set of related web pages located under a single domain name, typically produced by a single person or organization.
- 63ValidationValidation is an automatic computer check to ensure that the data entered is sensible and reasonable. It does not check the accuracy of data.
- 64VerificationVerification is making sure that the information on the source document is the same as the object document. Eg. The computer compares the two sets of data and differences are informed to the user to make the appropriate changes.
- 65VirusA computer virus is a type of malicious code or program written to alter the way a computer operates
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