ICT

Question	Answer
Smart Phone	A phone offering advanced features, e.g. ability to send emails, surf the internet
Multifunctional	Having the ability to do many different things using the same device
SD & SDHC cards (Secure Digital & Secure Digital High Capacity)	One type of flash memory card which store data - SD up to 2GB SDHC up to 32GB (ideal for video)
File Format	The 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.
Compatible	The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.
Bluetooth	Allows 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)
Wi-Fi	Wireless fidelity. It is similar to Bluetooth in that it is used to exchange data, but the signals can travel further distances.
Global 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.
Assisted 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
User Interface	The way in which a user interacts with a system such as a computer or mobile phone e.g. keypad, screens, menu and icons
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)	damage caused to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints, usually because of repeating the same action
Etiquette	A set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them
Public Domain	Materials that are available for anyone to use for any purpose (not subject to laws of copyright)
Future Proofing	Anticipating future developments when you buy something in the hope that it will not go out of date quickly.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
Real Time	The actual time during which something takes place, without noticeable delays.
Emoticon	The use of icons or text to portray mood or facial expressions e.g. =) is happy =( is sad
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)	The technology is used to make phone calls via the internet, usually at a cheaper cost
3G	3rd generation wireless communication allows high-speed wireless data transfer
Latency	The time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable
Internet Service Provider (ISP)	A company that provides Internet access to its customers
Social networking site	an online community where people can communicate and share information
Link	Allows users to navigate around a product. By clicking a link, the user can 'jump' to a new screen
Blog	Short for 'web log', a shared online journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies.
Browser	A software application for retrieving, presenting and navigating information resources on the World Wide Web
Spam	Unwanted or junk email sent to lots of recipients at the same time
Protocol	A set of rules used by computers to communicate with each other across a network. Without these computers would not be able to communicate effectively
Personal Learning	Learning that is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress
Collaboratively	Working together with other people
Information overload	Having so much information available that the user feels overwhelmed and is unable to take any of it in, possibly leading to stress.
Plagiarism	Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own
Virus	A program designed to cause other programs on a computer to malfunction or stop working altogether
Fraud	Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them
Peer-to-peer (P2P)	Sharing files among groups of people who are logged on to a file-sharing network
Hacker	Someone who gains unauthorised access to a computer in order to obtain data stored on it
Identity theft	A crime that involved someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits
E-commerce	Buying and selling goods electronically, usually over the internet
Globalisation	The increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, particularly through international trade.
Hardware	The physical parts of a computer system e.g. CPU, RAM, CD Drive.
Microchip	A miniature electronic circuit used to control computers and most other electronic devices
Biometrics	An automated method of recognising a person based on physical characteristics. Among the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand geometry, iris and voice

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