ICT

ICT

1. cable locks

   • A locking mechanism that can be used to chain a computer to a stable object like a desk or bracket 

2. clients

   • Computer connected to a network that use services and resources from the servers 

3. Computer Power

   • Refers to the overall ability of the computer, and generally describes a combination of different factors, such as the speed and performance of the CPUs, the amount of storage and the size of memory.

4. Dedicated device

   • Devices that are designed to perform just one specific task, such as ATMS,GPS devices and household appliances like microwave ovens and washing machines.

5. General Purpose computer

   • Computers that allow us to load programs (software), which is turn allows these computers to perform a wide variety of tasks.

6. ICT

   • Information and Communication Technology- a system or tools that help us to retrieve, store, process and communicate digital information.

7. Information Processing cycle

   • A four stage cycle (input,processing,storage and output) which all computers follow to process data into information.

8. Laptops

   • Computers that use miniaturised parts that have a low power consumption so as to allow for portable computing that can operate on batteries.

9. Power scheme

   • A series of settings offered by an operating system, allows the user to control how a computer manages its power.

10. Server

    • A powerful computer used to provides resources and services to all the computers that are linked together in a network.

11. UPS

    • Uninterruptible Power Supple- a hardware device used to protect a computer against power surges and spikes (which can damage electronic equipment) as well as power outages.