Flashcards for Unit 1 IT exam

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GCSE GCSE ICT Fichas sobre Flashcards for Unit 1 IT exam, creado por Eden Goddard el 12/02/2014.
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Latency A delay in processing data over a network. Also known as lag
Bandwidth is the measure of capacity of the network.
VOIP Voice Over Internet Protocol. eg. Skype
Wi-fi - a wireless method of connecting wi-fi enabled devices together
Streaming Data sent compressed over the internet & viewer sees in real time.
Malware Software designed to cause problems for users
Broadband A high speed connection to the internet
Smartphone A phone offering advanced features. eg. send emails, surf internet
Multifunctional Having the ability to do many different things using the same device.
SD (Secure Digital) card SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) card A type of flash memory card. SDHC up to 32GB - ideal for video
Compatible The ability of a device to communication & share data with another device
Bluetooth A method of connecting compatible devices over a short distance (10m)
Wi-Fi (Wireless fidelity) A method of wireless connection used to exchange data. Wider range than Bluetooth
GPS (Global Positioning System) Navigational system used in many devices to give current location, directions & distance to location by using satellite signals
User interface The way in which a user interacts with a system. eg. computer, phone etc
RSI (repetitive strain injury) Damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints due to repeating same action
Etiquette A set of rules that people abide by out of respect. eg. when using SN sites
VOIP (Voice over internet protocol) The tech used to make phone calls via the internet, usually cheaper
3G 3G wireless communication allows high speed wireless data transfer
ISP (Internet Service Provider) A company that provides Internet access to its customers
Social Networking site An online community where people can communicate & share info
Blog (Short for web log) A shared online journal where people post entries about personal experiences
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
Collaboratively Working together with other people. Can be done using online tools.
Information overload Having so much info that the user feels overwhelmed, possibly leading to stress
Virus A program designed to cause other programs on a computer to malfunction or stop
Fraud Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them
P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Sharing files among groups of people who are logged on to a file-sharing network
Hacker Someone who gains unauthorised access to a computer to get data
Identity theft Crime involving someone pretending to be someone else to steal money
E-Commerce Buying & selling goods and services over the Internet
Biometrics Using physical characteristics as a method of security. eg. fingerprints, face, iris & voice recognition
USB (Universal Serial Bus) A standard method of connecting devices
Flash memory card (Solid State Storage Device) Used for extra storage & to transfer data between digital devices
Solid State Memory (eg. flash card) Has no moving parts so hard to break
Cyber cafe A cafe that offers internet-connected computers. Usually charged by hour
Hotspot A venue offering a wi-fi interent connection. Often free. eg. hotels, airports, McDs!
Cloud computing System in which programs & data is stored on a central server, eg. Google, & accessed remotely by users
Web Application Any application that can be accessed using a web browser.
Metadata Info stored about the content of a digital item. eg. time, date, camera
Geotag To attach the longitude & latitude co-ordinates to a digital image
HD (High definition) A screen having more pixels than conventional screen giving clearer image
HDMI (High Definition Media Interface) Required for connecting devices to show HD videos
Blu-ray Large capacity HD disk for recording/playing HD video. 5 x more storage than a DVD
Download To transfer a file from a central computer to your computer/phone etc
Broadband A high speed connection to the internet
Firewall System designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer when connected to a network (incl. internet)
Spyware Software installed on a computer to collect info about logins/passwords. It sends the details to another computer on the internet
IP address (Internet Protocol) Personal address of your computer so servers know where t send the info you have requested
Encryption Data scrambled for sending over the internet. Requires a 'key' to read it.
DRM (Digital Rights Management) Allows copyright holder to control playback & copying of the media. eg. itunes
Malware Software designed to cause problems for users
Cookies Small text files stored on your computer from some websites. Track preferences & transactions.
Dongle Piece of portable hardware that connects to your computer via USB port & gives access to internet using 3G
Viral marketing A strategy designed to get people to pass on a marketing message to friends, often using SN sites
Validation (eg. age not entered as 200) Process of checking that entered data is reasonable or expected.
Verification Process of checking data is accurate. eg. by asking for it to be re-entered
Credit card User can buy goods without having the money & pay back the credit card company later, sometimes with interest.
Debit card User can buy goods but money is taken instantly from their account
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Method of encrypting data to provide security for comms sent over internet
Online Banking http://www.banksafeonline.org.uk/ Account holders can manage their info online & carry out transactions
Third-Party payment processor (eg. Paypal) Business that offers users a fast, safe method to pay for online goods.
PIN (Personal Identification Number) A type of password - applied to a credit/debit card or online bank account
Trojan Piece of malware that is disguised as useful software. eg. game download
Phishing A type of internet fraud where emails try & trick people into giving up passwords, user names and credit card details.
Proprietary software Software owned by someone else. You purchase the licence to use
Open Source software Software, usually free, that includes the source code
Cloud-based applications Software available & stored online. Accessible from anywhere there is an internet connection
RSS Really Simple Syndication - a method of subscribing to online content
QR codes (Quick Response codes) A graphic that provides a link to online services using a camera & QR reader
Cloud computing Online data storage & hosted applications combined to provide a cloud computing facility
IP Filtering This prevents data from entering a network. eg. preventing access from certain locations
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Sets out the expectations of users when accessing a website, network or service
Firewire & Thunderbolt These are high speed data ports for wired connections to a network or internet
Media Station Device that provides video/audio to a TV. eg. Apple TV
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