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computer systems glossary
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- 1WAN (Wide Area Network)Wired area network that covers a broad area.
- 2LAN (Local Area Network)A network that covers a very large range E.G. a city or town.
- 3Output DeviceA device that is showing what is on the computer E.G. monitor.
- 4Input DeviceA Device that feeds data into the computer E.G. a keyboard.
- 5Storage DeviceA device that stores data E.G. USB memory stick.
- 6SSD (Solid- State Drive)A solid state drive is a device that stores data on a solid state flash memory.
- 7Fire WireA high speed data transfer.
- 8RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is the use of radio waves to read and capture information stored on a tag attached to an object such as a parcel.
- 9GPS (Global Positioning System)The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites.
- 10USB (Universal Serial Bus)Connects a computer to devices E.G. digital cameras, printers, scanners, and external hard drives.
- 11IP Address (Internet Protocol Address)A certain amount of letters and numbers which gives a computer device its own identity.
- 12SD Card (Secure Digital Card)An SD Card (Secure Digital Card) is an ultra small flash memory card designed to provide high-capacity memory in a small size. They are used in digital video camcorders, digital cameras, handheld computers, audio players and mobile phones.
- 13Security KeyA certain combination of numbers and letters that when is filled in correctly, allows connection to the computer device.
- 14VOIP (Voce Over Internet Protocol)Using the internet to make phone calls.
- 15CD (Compact Disk)A CD is for electronically recording, storing, and playing back audio, video, text, and other information in digital form.
- 16DVD (Digital Versatile Disk)a type of compact disc able to store large amounts of data, especially high-resolution audio-visual material.
- 17Cloud StorageCloud storage is a model of data storage where the digital data is stored in a number of big servers owned by a certain company.
- 18Open Source SoftwareSoftware people don't have to pay for because no one owns it.
- 19Propriety SoftwareSoftware people have to pay for because someone owns it and wants a fee for the software to be downloaded.
- 20DMS (Diary Management Software)Used to track and store documents.
- 21FirewallUsed to protect computers from unauthorised access.
- 22SSID (Service Set Identifier)The technical term for the name of a network that connects the router to the internet.
- 23WEP, WPA, WPA2, AESA wireless network security system to prevent hackers from getting in.
- 24BluetoothShort-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.
- 25BandwidthA range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal. The wider the bandwidth, the more data can be transferred.
- 26Wi-FiA facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area.
- 27RouterA device that connects other devices to the internet wirelessly.
- 28ModemAn internal device that connects a computer to the internet.
- 29Remote WorkingWhen somebody works away from their office, usually at home.
- 30Optical StorageOptical storage is the storage of data on an optically readable medium.
- 31Magnetic StorageMagnetic storage is the storage of data on a magnetized medium.
- 32CCTV (Closed Circuit Television)CCTV is a TV system in which signals are not publicly distributed but are monitored.
- 33Key LoggerA key logger is a type of surveillance software that has the capability to record every keystroke you make to a log file.
- 34EthernetA system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid simultaneous transmission by two or more systems.
- 35User IDA user ID is the unique name you use to identify yourself .
- 36DOS (Disk Operating System)The first widely-installed operating system for personal computers.
- 37Data Capture FormData capture forms often use boxes or a set amount of spaces and occasionally provide examples too. This is to make sure each field is completed correctly
- 38EncryptionEncryption is the most effective way to achieve data security. To read an encrypted file, you must have access to a secret key or password that enables you to decrypt it.
- 39GUI (Graphical User Interface)In computing, a graphical user interface (GUI, sometimes pronounced "gooey" or "gee-you-eye") is a type of interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators such as secondary notation, as opposed to text-based interfaces.
- 40ForumAn Internet forum is a discussion area on a website. Website members can post discussions and read and respond to posts by other forum members.
- 41Phishingthe fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, online.
- 42Radio ButtonsAn icon representing one of a set of options, only one of which can be selected at any time.
- 43PasswordA string of characters that allows access to a computer, interface, or system.
- 44Data UserA data user refers to a person involved in accessing and investigating integrated datasets for statistical and research purposes.
- 45Information CommissionerThe Information Commissioner is an independent official appointed by the Crown. The Commissioner's decisions are subject to the supervision of the Courts and the Information Tribunal.
- 46Peer To Peer File TransferP2P file sharing allows users to access media files such as books, music, movies, and games using a P2P software program that searches for other connected computers on a P2P network to locate the desired content.
- 47NFC (Near Field Communication)Near field communication (NFC) is a set of ideas and technology that enables smartphones and other devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity.
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