Flashcards
ICT Flashcards
Flashcards do conjunto (100)
- 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 restore the original data
- 4BandwidthThe amount of data that can fit though an internet connection. You can compare it to a ten lane motorway which can fit more cars on it than a four lane motorway. Bandwidth is measured in 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
- 5BiomentricAn automated method of recognising 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 diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies
- 7Blue-jackingThe sending of unwanted messages to others over Bluetooth devices
- 8BluetoothAllows 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 (protocols)
- 9Blu-RayA disk that enables the recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video and the storage of large amounts of data. It has more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVD's and can hold up to 25GB on a single-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer disc
- 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 helps verify that the use of the 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 buissiness
- 16CompatibleThe ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device
- 17Computer Misuse ActThis law restricts people from accessing or modifying data without permission
- 18ConvergenceWhen one device is developed to carry out functions that were originally performed by several different devices
- 19CookiesSmall text files that are send 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, distribution and adaptation
- 21Copyright, Designs and Patents ActThis law protects people's original 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 goods and services without the need for cash. The holder agrees to pay 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 culture reasons
- 27Digital Economy ActThis law protects copyright holders from criminals who illigally distribute copyrighted material (piracy)
- 28Digital Rights ManagementAllows the copyright holder or the owner of the media control over the number of viewings, plays and copies, and even which 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 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 recording technologies and supported by optical disc drives and DVD recorders, and then function as a DVD-ROM. Rewritable DVDs (DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM) can be recorded and erased multiple times
- 32E-commerceBuying and selling goods electronically, usually over the internet
- 33Electronic waste (e-waste)Rubbish compromising of digital materials e.g. old computers
- 34EncryptionFor security, data is translated into a secret code according to a 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 to a network such as the internet
- 38Flash Memory CardUsed for fast and easily transferable storage in digital devices such as mobile phones, 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 so it is ideal for mobile devices
- 39FraudTricking someone for personal gain or to damage them; for example financially by stealing money or items
- 40GeotagTo attach the exact geographical coordinates of 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 gives current location
- 43HackerSomeone who gains unauthorized access to a computer in order to obtain data stored on it
- 44HDMIRequired for connecting devices to show high-definition video
- 45HDTVHigh Definition Television
- 46High 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. HD has either 720 or 1080 lines, so it produces a clearer sharper image
- 47Hosted SoftwareHosted software, also known as Softwaer as a Service (SaaS). Is accessed via a web browser rather than being installed on the users computer
- 48Identity 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
- 50ISPA company that provides internet access to its customers
- 51IPAddress. The personal address of your computer, that servers know where to send information you have requested
- 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 messages which may include short sentences, individual images or video links. An example is Twitter
- 56MultifuncionalHaving the ability to do many different things using the same device
- 57Near field communication (NFC)Allows 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 banks that allows account holders to view their account information online and carry out various financial transactions
- 61Online communityA group of members on 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.org, which is a suite of applications
- 63OverheadsThe 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 devices connected to a computer e.g. printer, microphone
- 66Personalized learningLearning that is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress
- 67Personalization 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, usernames and passwords
- 69Physical goodsItems for sale which can be touched and must be delivered by post in some way
- 70PlagarismCopy someone else's work and presenting it as your own
- 71QueryTo search, usually when talking about a database
- 72Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)Damaged caused to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints, usually because of repeating the same action
- 73RSS feedsA web feed format used for content which frequently updated e.g. news, in a standard format so it can be added to a variety of websites
- 74Sat NavA device, usually used in a car, that gives directions based on information received from a series of satellites
- 75SD and SDHC cardsSecure Digital (SD) cards are one 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
- 76Search engine indexA list of websites has been compiled by the search engine which drastically increases speed of searching. The search engine will search its index, which takes milliseconds, rather than millions of files, which could take hours
- 77Social bookmarkingA way of organizing, storing and managing links to online resources, allowing users to search them easily
- 78Social networking siteAn online community where people can communicate and share information
- 79Software as a serviceHosted software, also known as Software as a Service (SaaS). Is accessed via a web browser rather than being installed on the user's computer.
- 80SmartphoneA phone offering advanced features e.g. the ability to send emails, surf the Internet
- 81SpywareSoftware that can be installed on your computer without your knowledge, which collects information about your logins and passwords and sends details to another computer on the internet
- 82SSL (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.
- 83StreamContent is sent in compressed form over the internet ad 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 arrives on a special player
- 84SustainabililtyMeeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations
- 85Target audienceA description of the people your products 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
- 86Targeted MarketingIdentifying a specific target audience by identifying preferences or other personal details and then creating promotional or advertising campaigns to match their preferences.
- 87TeleworkingWorking from home but staying in touch with others with the help of technology
- 88Third party payment processorA business that offers customers an alternative fast, safe method to pay for online goods and services
- 89Transactional dataData which is gathered as part of a user's online activity. When buying something online, this could include information about the product bought but also personal details from the buyer such as address and payment details
- 90TrojanA 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 simply destroy programs or data on the hard disk drive. A Trojan is similar to 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 sneak in attached to a free game
- 91UploadTransfer a file from your computer to a central computer, e.g. your ISP
- 92User-generated reference sitesUser-generated reference sites allow users to generate content collaboratively on a website to which others can refer to inform their research
- 93ValidityBased on truth , or reason. It is important to judge whether information found online is valid because it could be biased or untruthful
- 94Viral 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
- 95Virtual learning environmentAn online system for education with areas for homework classes, teacher and pupil space etc
- 96VirusA program designed to cause other programs on a computer to malfunction or stop working altogether
- 97VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)This technology is used to make telephone calls via the internet, usually at a cheap cost
- 98Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)It is similar to Bluetooth in that it is used to exchange data wirelessly, but the signals can travel greater distances
- 99WikisA type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add, edit and remove content
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