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- 1Smart PhoneA phone offering advanced
features, e.g. ability to send
emails, surf the internet - 2MultinationalHaving the ability to do
many different things
using the same device - 3SD & SDHC cards (Secure Digital & Secure Digital High Capacity)ne type of flash memory
card which store data - SD up
to 2GB SDHC up to 32GB
(ideal for video) - 4File FormatThe particular code that a file is stored
in. Different software and devices use
different formats, which can cause
problems if a device cannot decode
the information. - 5CompatibleThe ability of a device to
communicate and share
information with another
device. - 6BluetoothAllows the exchange of data over
short distances from fixed and mobile
devices. In order for devices to
communicate they must be able to
understand Bluetooth rules (protocols) - 7Wi-FiWireless fidelity. It is similar to
Bluetooth in that it is used to
exchange data, but the signals
can travel further distances. - 8Global Positioning System (GPS)Navigational system used in many
devices which give current location,
directions to and from specified
location, distance to location by using
satellite signals. - 9Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS)A technology that has been built into mobile phones.
When signal between mobile and satellites is weak
(as in the case as urban areas) the signal sent by the
mobile phone is diverted to mobile masts which
identify the phones exact location which allows the
user to continue using GPS - 10User InterfaceThe way in which a user interacts
with a system such as a
computer or mobile phone e.g.
keypad, screens, menu and icons - 11Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)damage caused to the muscles,
tendons, ligaments, nerves or
joints, usually because of
repeating the same action - 12EtiquetteA set of rules that people try
to abide by out of respect for
other people around them - 13Public DomainMaterials that are available
for anyone to use for any
purpose (not subject to laws
of copyright) - 14Future ProofingAnticipating future developments when you
buy something in the hope that it will not go
out of date quickly. Future proofing can be
expensive, as buying something top of the
range will cost more than if you wait a short
while - 15Real TimeThe actual time during which
something takes place,
without noticeable delays. - 16EmoticonThe use of icons or text to
portray mood or facial
expressions e.g. =) is happy
=( is sad - 17Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)The technology is used to
make phone calls via the
internet, usually at a cheaper
cost - 183G3rd generation wireless
communication allows
high-speed wireless data
transfer - 19LatencyThe time delay between the
moment something is initiated
and the moment it becomes
detectable - 20Internet Service Provider (ISP)A company that
provides Internet
access to its customers - 21Social networking sitean online community where
people can communicate and
share information - 22LinkAllows users to navigate
around a product. By clicking
a link, the user can 'jump' to a
new screen - 23BlogShort for 'web log', a shared online
journal where people can post diary
entries about their personal
experiences and hobbies. - 24BrowserA software application for
retrieving, presenting and
navigating information resources
on the World Wide Web - 25SpamUnwanted or junk email
sent to lots of recipients
at the same time - 26ProtocolA set of rules used by computers to
communicate with each other across a
network. Without these computers
would not be able to communicate
effectively - 27Personal LearningLearning that is tailored
towards the individual to allow
them to make progress - 28CollaborativelyWorking together
with other people - 29Information overloadHaving so much information available
that the user feels overwhelmed and is
unable to take any of it in, possibly
leading to stress. - 30PlagiarismCopying someone else's
work and presenting it as
your own - 31VirusA program designed to cause
other programs on a
computer to malfunction or
stop working altogether - 32FraudTricking someone for
personal gain or to
damage them - 33Peer-to-peer (P2P)Sharing files among groups of
people who are logged on to
a file-sharing network - 34HackerSomeone who gains
unauthorised access to a
computer in order to obtain
data stored on it - 35Identity theftA crime that involved someone
pretending to be another person
in order to steal money or obtain
other benefits. - 36E-commerceBuying and selling goods
electronically, usually
over the internet - 37GlobalisationThe increasing integration of
economies and societies
around the world, particularly
through international trade. - 38HardwareThe physical parts of a
computer system e.g.
CPU, RAM, CD Drive. - 39MicrochipA miniature electronic circuit
used to control computers
and most other electronic
devices - 40BiometricsAn automated method of recognising
a person based on physical
characteristics. Among the features
measured are face, fingerprints, hand
geometry, iris and voice - 41NetbookA small portable laptop
computer designed for
wireless communication and
access to the internet - 42Universal Serial Bus (USB)A standard method of
connecting devices such as
keyboard and printers to
computers - 43Flash memory cardUsed for fast and easily transferable information
storage in digital devices such as mobile phones,
media players, and cameras. This memory is known
as Solid State Storage Device, meaning there is no
moving parts. Everything is electronic instead of
mechanical and so it is ideal for mobile phones. - 44Cyber cafeA cafe or coffee shop that has a number of
personal computers connected to the
internet and available for the use by
customers. Most charge by the hour or
fraction of an hour. - 45HotspotA venue that offers a Wi-Fi
internet connection. Many are
located in hotels and restaurants
and lots of them are free. - 46Cloud ComputingA system in which all computer
programs and data is stored on a
central server owned by a company
(e.g. Google) and accessed virtually - 47Web application (Web App)Any application that can be accessed
using a web browser. The application
can be as simple as a message board
or guest sign-in page on a website, or
as complex as a spreadsheet. - 48Sat NavA device , usually used in the
car, that gives directions
based on information
received a series of satellites. - 49ConvergenceWhen one device is developed to
carry out functions that where
originally performed by several
different devices. - 50MetadataProvides information about the content
of a digital item, e.g. Each digital
image from a digital camera has a file
attached listing such things as data,
time, camera and shutter speed. - 51GeotagTo attach the exact geographical
coordinates of longitude and
latitude to a digital image, giving
the location of where it was taken - 52HDTVHigh-definition
TV - 53High Definition (HD)The picture on a TV screen is made of lines
of pixels. In a conventional TV there are 625
lines, which are refreshed 25 times per
second. This has either 720 or 1080 line, so
it produces a clearer, shaper picture. - 54High Definition Media Interface (HDMI)Required for connecting
devices to show
high-definition videos. - 55Terabyte (TB)1000GB
(Gigabytes) is - 56Gigabyte (GB)1000MB
(Megabytes) is - 57Blu-rayA disk that enables recording, rewriting and
playback of high-definition video and it stores
large amounts of data. It has more than 5
times the storage capacity of traditional
DVD's. They can hold 25GB on single layer
and 50GB on dual layer disk. - 58DownloadTransfer of a file e.g. A video
from a central computer to
your computer. - 59BroadbandA high-speed
connection to the
internet. - 60BandwidthThe amount of data that can fit through the internet
connection. Compare it to a 10 lane motorway which can fit
more cars on it than a 4 lane motorway. Its measured in bits
per second (bps). This indicates the number of bits that can
fit down the lane in one second. kilobits per second (kps)
means thousands of bits per second, megabits per second
Mbps means millions of bits per second. - 61UploadTransfer a file from your
computer to a central
computer e.g. Your ISP - 62FirewallA system designed to prevent
unauthorised access to your
computer when connected to a
network such as the internet. - 63SpywareSoftware that can be installed on your
computer without your knowledge,
which collects information about logins
and passwords and sends details to
another computer on the internet. - 64Internet Protocol (IP) addressThe personal address of your
computer (just like you home address)
so that servers know where to send
the information you have requested. - 65EncryptionFor security, data is translated into a
secret code according to a set of rules
in a special 'key'. To convert the data
back into plain text, the receiver must
also have the key. - 66CopyrightGives the creator of an original work
exclusive rights regarding that work for
a certain period of time, including its
publication, distribution and
adaptation. - 67Digital Rights Management (DRM)Allows the copyright holder or owner of the media
control over the number of viewings, plays and
copies, and even which devices the media can played
or viewed on. If you download a film from iTunes you
cannot burn it onto a DVD because this is encoded in
the film. - 68StreamingContent that is send in compressed form
over the internet and played by the viewer in
real time. User does not have to wait for this
to download, the media is sent in a
continuous stream of data and is played as it
arrives. - 69MalwareSoftware that is
designed to cause
problems for users. - 70CookiesSmall text files that are sent
to your computer from certain
websites. They track your
behaviour and transactions. - 71DongleA small piece of hardware that connects to a
computer and has uses including data
storage and picking up Bluetooth and 3G
signals. It is portable, looks like a USB drive
and can get you onto the internet using 3G. - 72multitaskTo perform more
than one task at the
same time. - 73RemotelyPerform tasks from
a different location. - 74WikiA type of website that
encourages collaboration by
allowing users to add, edit
and remove content - 75TeleworkingWorking from home but
staying in touch with others
with the help of technology. - 76Hot DeskingSharing desks or
workstations between
workers, as a way of saving
space and resources. - 77Open Source SoftwareSoftware that is available to
download free of charge e.g.
OpenOffice.org which is a
suite of applications - 78DataSymbols, characters, images and numbers
are all types of this. When this is processed
and acquires meaning it becomes
information. Computers process this to
produce information. - 79BackupA copy of data that is made in
case the original data is lost
or damaged. This can restore
the data to its original state. - 80Primary StorageBuilt in storage
designed to be directly
accessed by the CPU. - 81Secondary storageStoring data on
another device, such
as a CD or USB pen. - 82OutsourcingUsing an external service
provider to carry out a
business function - 83Disaster RecoveryThe policies and procedures that a
company or organisation has in place
so it can carry on with normal
business after a disaster, such as a
major ICT failure or fire etc. - 84Redundant array of inexpensive disks (RAID)A hard disk drive where is written on
to lots of disks at the same time. If on
disk gets damaged, data can be
accessed from another disk. - 85Presence AwarenessA common IM feature that
gives you a quick view of
people who are logged on at
that time. - 86OverheadsThe ongoing expenses of
operating a business e.g.
Rent, fuel bills and salaries. - 87Viral MarketingA marketing strategy that encourages people
to pass on a marketing message to their
friends. It uses interesting and entertaining
content that people will want to share. This
uses multimedia to make the message
memorable. - 88ValidationThe process of checking that the data
entered is reasonable or one of the
expected options, e.g. That a persons
age has not been entered as 200. - 89VerificationThe process of checking that the data
entered is accurate. The data could be
valid but still inaccurate. E.g.
Someone could enter their age as 81
when they are actually 18. - 90Credit CardPlastic card, issued by banks, building
societies, retail stores and other businesses,
which enables the person to buy goods
without the need for cash. The holder agrees
to pay back the money borrowed at a later
date, sometimes with interest - 91Debit CardPlastic card, issued by banks,
enables the person to buy goods
but the money is taken directly
from the holders bank account. - 92Secure Socket Layer (SSL)A method of encrypting data to
provide security for
communications being sent over
networks such as the internet. - 93Online BankingA service offered by banks that allows
account holders to view their account
information online and carry out
various financial transactions. - 94Third-Party payment processorA business that offers
customers an alternative fast,
safe method to pay for online
goods (e.g. PayPal) - 95Personal Identification Number (PIN)A type of password
applied to a
credit/debit card. - 96TrojanA program that appears legitimate but which performs
harmful activity when it is run. It may be used to locate
password information, or make the system more vulnerable
to future entry, or simply destroy programs or data on the
hard disk. Its similar to a virus except it doesn't replicate
itself. It could also allow somebody from a remote site to
control computer. Often sneaked into free
games/downloads. - 97PhishingA form of internet fraud that aims
to steal valuable information such
as credit card details, usernames
and passwords through emails.
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