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- 13GThird generation wireless communication which allows high speed wireless data transfer
- 2Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)Rules to which users agree, to reduce the misuse of ICT. Often found on social networking/collaborative sites i.e. schools
- 3BackupA copy of data that is made in case the original data is lost or damaged. The backup can be used to restored the original data
- 4BandwidthThe amount of data that can fit through an internet connection. You can compare it to a ten lane motorway which can fit more cars on it than four lane motorway. Bandwidth is measures bits per second (bps). This indicates the number of bits of information that can fit down the line in one second. Kb or Kbps means thousands of bits per second; Mb or Mbps means millions of bits per second
- 5Bio-metrican automated method of recognizing a person based on Physical characteristics. Among the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand geometry, iris and voice
- 6BlogA shared online journal where people can post diaries entries about their personal experiences and hobbies
- 7Blue-jackingThe sending of unwanted messages to others over Bluetooth devices
- 8Blue toothAllows the exchange of data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices. In order for devices to communicate they must be able to understand the Bluetooth rules
- 9Blu-RayA disk that enables the recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video and the storing of large amounts of data. It has more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25GB on a single-layer disk and 50GB on a dual-layer disk
- 10BroadbandHigh-speed connection to the internet
- 11BufferingDownloading a certain amount of data into temporary storage before starting to play a file
- 12Card Code Verification (CCV)A set of numbers on the back of a credit card that help verify that the use of credit card is legitimate
- 13Cloud ComputingA system in which all computer programs and data is stored on a central server owned by a computer (e.g. Google) and accessed virtually
- 14CollaborativelyWorking together with other people
- 15CommercialRelated to a business
- 16CompatibleThe ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device
- 17Computer Misuse ActThis law restricts people from accessing or modifying without permission
- 18ConvergenceWhen one device is developed to carry out function that were originally performed by several different devices
- 19CookiesSmall text files that are sent to your computer from websites. They track your behavior and transactions
- 20CopyrightGives the creator of original work exclusive rights regarding work for a certain period of time, including publication, distributions and adaptation
- 21Copyright, Design and Patents ActThis law protects people's work from being used without their permission
- 22Credit CardA plastic card issued by bank, building societies and other businesses, which enables a person to buy good and services without the need for cash. The holder agrees to bay back the money borrowed at a later date, sometimes with interest
- 23DataSymbols, characters, images and numbers are all types of data. When data is processed and acquires meaning it becomes information. Computers process data to produce information
- 24Data Protection ActThis law regulates how personal information is used and protects against misuse of personal details
- 25Debit CardSimilar to a credit card, but money is taken directly from the cardholder's bank account
- 26Digital DivideUnequal access to ICT for individuals or groups, usually due to financial, geographic, health or cultural reasons
- 27Digital Economy ActThis law protects copyright holders from criminals who illegally distribute copyrighted material (privacy)
- 28Digital Rights ManagementThis allows the copyright holder or the owner of the media control over the number of viewing, plays and copies, and even which the devices the media can be played or viewed on. If you download a film from Itunes, you cannot burn it on to a DVD because of the DRM encoded in the film
- 29DongleA small piece of hardware that connects to a computer and has uses including data storage and picking up Bluetooth and 3g signals. A dongle may be portable like a USB pen
- 30DownloadTransfer of a file, e.g. a video from a central computer to your computer
- 31DVDDVDs offer higher storage capacity than a CD while having the same dimensions. Blank recordable DVDs (DVD-R and DVD+R) can be recorded once using optical disc reading technologies and supported by optical disc drives and DVD recorders, and then function as a DVD-ROM. Rewritable DVDs can be recorded and erased multiple times.
- 32E-commerceBuying and selling goods electronically, usually over the internet
- 33Electronic wasteRubbish comprising of digital materials e.g. old computers
- 34EncryptionFor 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
- 35ErgonomicsThe design of equipment to increase the efficiency of the way it is used by the human body, to promote the health of users
- 36EtiquetteA set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them. Typically for the internet the word Netiquette has evolved
- 37FirewallA system designed to prevent unauthorized access to your computer when connected to a network such as the internet
- 38Flash Memory CardUsed for fast and easily transferable storage in digital devices such as mobile phone, media players and cameras. Flash Memory is known as a solid state storage device meaning there are no moving parts. Everything is electronic instead of mechanical and so it is ideal for mobile phones
- 39FraudTricking someone for personal gain or to damage them; for example financially by stealing money or items
- 40GeotagTo attach the exact geographical coordinates or longitude and latitude to a digital image, giving the location of where it was taken
- 41GlobalisationThe increasing integration of economics and societies around the world, particularly through international trade
- 42GPS (global positioning system)a navigational system used in many devices which give the current location
- 43Hackersomeone who gains unauthorized access to a computer in order to obtain data stored in it
- 44HDMI(high definition multimedia interface) Required for connecting devices to show high definition video
- 45HDTVHigh Definition Television
- 46High Definition (HD)The picture on a TV screen is made on lines of pixels. In a conventional TV there are 625 lines, which are refreshed 25 times per second, so it produces a clearer sharper image
- 47Hosted SoftwareHosted software, also known as Software as a Service (SaaS). Is accessed via a web browser rather than being installed on the user's computer
- 48Identify theftA crime that involves someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits
- 49Information OverloadHaving so much information that the user feels overwhelmed
- 50ISP(Internet Service Provider) A company that provides internet access to its customers
- 51IP(Internet Protocol) address. The personal address of your computer (just like your home address), so that serves know where to send the information you have requested. Example 93.93.223.186
- 52LAGSlow computer functionality often caused by high latency or low performance hardware
- 53LatencyThe time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable
- 54Locally installed softwareSoftware which is installed on the user's computer
- 55MicroblogShort message which may include short sentences, individual images or video links. An example is Twitter
- 56MultifunctionalHaving the ability to do ma different things using the same device
- 57Near Field Communication (NFC)Allow the wireless exchange of data between two devices by touching them together or holding them very close to each other
- 58Non-physical goodsItems for sale which are delivered digitally e.g. music files from ITunes. Sometimes called DLC (downloaded content)
- 59On-Demand EntertainmentTechnology that allows users to view programmes at the time of their choosing by streaming them
- 60Online BankingA service offered by the bank that allows account holders to view their account information online and carry out carious financial transactions
- 61Online communityA group of member of a website who communicate and share ideas online. often about a shared interest
- 62Open source softwaresoftware that is available to download free of charge e.g. Open office.or, which is a suite of application
- 63OverheachThe ongoing expenses of operating a business, e.g. rent, fuel bills, salaries
- 64Peer-to-Peer(P2P)Sharing files among groups of people who are logged on to a file sharing network
- 65PeripheralsExternal device connected to a computer e.g. printer or microphone
- 66Personalised learningLearning that is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress
- 67Personlisation TechniquesWays of making content relevant to a particular customer using their interests, geographical position, etc
- 68PhishingA form of internet fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit card details, username and password
- 69Physical goodsItems for sale which can be touched and must be delivered by put in some way
- 70PlagiarismCopy someone else's work and presenting it as your own
- 71PrivacyThe protection of personal data
- 72Proprietary softwareSoftware for which you have to pay for a license to use (e.g. Microsoft Office)
- 73ProtocolA set of rules set by computer to communicate with each other across a network
- 74Public DomainMaterial that are available for anyone to use for any purpose not subject to the laws of copyright)
- 75QueryTo search, usually when talking about a database
- 76Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)Damaged caused to the muscle, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints, usually because of repeating the same action
- 77RSS feedsA web feed format used for content which is frequently updated e.g. news, in a standard format so it can be added to a variety of websites
- 78Sat NavA device usually used in a car, that gives directions based on information received from a series of satellites
- 79SD and SDHC cardsSecure Digital (SD) cards are on type of flash memory card which store up to 2 GB of data. Secure Digital Capacity (SDHC) cards are another type of flash memory card and they are ideal for video cameras because they can store up to 32 GB of Data.
- 80Search engine boxA list of websites has been compiled by the search engine which drastically increases speed of searching. The search engine will search its index, which take milliseconds, rather than millions of files, which could take hours.
- 81Social bookmarkingA way of organising storing and managing links to online resources, allowing users to search them easily
- 82Social Networking siteAn online community where people can communicate an share information
- 83Software as a serviceHosted software, also know as Software as a service (SaaS). is accessed via a web browser rather than being installed on the user's computer.
- 84SmartphoneA phone offering advanced features e.g. the ability to send emails, surf the internet
- 85SpywareSoftware that can be installed on your compute without your knowledge, which collects information about your logins and passwords and sends details to another computer on the internet
- 86SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)A method of encrypting data to provide security for communications over networks such as the internet. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a later version of SSL
- 87StreamContent is sent in compressed from over the internet and displayed by the viewer in real time. When streaming video, a web user does not have to wait to download a file to play it. Instead, the media is sent in a continuous stream of data and is played as it arrive on the special player
- 88SustainabilityMeeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future generation
- 89Target audienceA description of the people your product are aimed at. It could include their age, the language they speak, their special needs, or any other characteristics relevant to the scenario you are given
- 90Targeted MarketingIdentifying a specific target audience by identifying preference or other personal details and then creating promotional or adverting campaigns to match their preferences
- 91TeleworkingWorking from home but staying in touch with others withe the help of technology
- 92Third party payment processorA business that offers customer, an alternative fast, safe method to pay for online goods and service
- 93Transnational DataData which is gathered as part of a user's online activity. When buying something online, this could include information about the product bough but also personal details from the buyer such as address and payment details.
- 94TrojanA program that appears legitimate but which performs some harmful activity when it is run. It may be used to locate password information, or make the system more vulnerable to future entry, or simple destroy program o data on the hard disk drive. A Trojan is similar is a virus except that it does not replicate itself. It stays in the computer doing its damage or allowing somebody from a remote site to take control of the computer. Trojans often sneaks in attached to a free game.
- 95UploadTransfers a file from your computer to a central computer, e.g. your ISP
- 96User-generated reference sitesUser-generated reference sites allow users to generate content collaboratively on a website to which others can refer to inform their research
- 97ValidityBased on truth, or reason. It is important to judge whether information found online is valid because it could be based on untruthful
- 98Viral MarketingA marketing strategy that encourage people to pass on a marketing message to their friends. It uses interesting and entertaining content that people will want to share. Viral marketing uses multimedia to make the message memorable
- 99Virtual learning environmentAn online system for education with ares for homework, classes, teachers and pupil space etc
- 100VirusA program designed to cause other programs on a computer malfunction or stop working altogether
- 101VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)This technology is used to make telephone calls via the internet, usually at a cheap cost
- 102Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)It is similar to Bluetooth is that it is used to exchange data wirelessly, but the signals can travel greater distances
- 103WikisA type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add, edit and remove content
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- Year 11 IT Fichas sobre IT Flashcards, creado por Tanay Suresh el 13/09/2017.
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