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Flashcards by Yathavan A, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Yathavan A
over 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Smart phone | A phone offering advanced features (e.g. the ability to send emails) |
| Smart phone | A phone offering advanced features (e.g. ability to send emails) |
| Multifunctional | having the ability to do many different things using the same device |
| Multifunctional | having the ability to do many different things using the same device |
| SD and SDHC Cards | SD cards (flash memory card that stores up to 2GB of data) SDHC cards (flash memory card ideal for video cameras because it stores up to 32GB of data). |
| SD and SDHC cards | SD (type of flash memory card that stores up to 2GB of data) SDHC (type of flash memory card ideal for video cameras because it stores up to 32GB of data) |
| File format | particular code that a file is stored in. Different software and devices use different formats - can cause problems if device cannot decode information |
| Compatible | ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device |
| Bluetooth | allows exchange of data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices. In order for devices to communicate they must be able to understand Bluetooth protocols |
| WiFi | wireless fidelity - similar to Bluetooth in that it is used to exchange data, but signals can travel further distances |
| GPS | navigational system - gives information about directions and distance between current location and specified destination by sending signals to satellites |
| User interface | way in which user interacts with a system such as a computer or mobile phone (e.g. keypad) |
| Repetitive strain injury | damage caused to muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints, because of repeating same action |
| Etiquette | set of rules people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them |
| Public domain | materials available for anyone to use for any purpose (not breaking copyright law) |
| Desktop computer | stationary computer - consisting of tower and separate monitor more powerful and has larger storage capacity than portable computer |
| Portable computer | designed to allow user to use the computer on the move (e.g. laptop) |
| Specification | technical details of a device or system |
| Primary storage | built-in storage designed to be directly accessed by central processing unit (CPU) |
| Network | devices connected together to allow communication and exchange of data |
| Peripherals | external devices connected to a computer (e.g. printer) |
| Software | programs that give instructions to a computer and allow user to carry out different tasks |
| Future proofing | anticipating future developments when you buy something in the hope that it will not go out of date quickly. |
| Real time | actual time during which something takes place, without noticeable delays. |
| Emoticon | use of icons or text to portray mood or facial expression (e.g. when happy) |
| VoIP | technology used to make telephone calls via Internet, usually at a cheaper cost |
| 3G | third generation wireless communication allows high speed wireless data transfer |
| Latency | time delay between the moment something is initiated and moment it becomes detectable |
| Internet service provider | company that provides internet access to its customers (e.g. BT) |
| Social networking sites | online community where people can communicate and share information |
| Link | allows users to navigate around a product |
| Blog | shared online journal where people can post diary entries about personal experiences and hobbies |
| Browser | software application for retrieving, presenting and navigating information resources on the World Wide Web |
| Spam | unwanted email sent to lots of recipients at the same time |
| Protocol | set of rules used by computers to communicate with each other across a network |
| Personalised learning | learning tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress |
| Collaboratively | working together with other people |
| Information overload | having so much information available that users feel overwhelmed when they are unable to take any of it in, possibly leading to stress. |
| Plagiarism | copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own |
| Virus | program designed to cause other programs on a computer to stop working altogether |
| Fraud | tricking someone for personal gain |
| 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 in order to obtain data stored on it |
| Identity theft | crime that involves someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits |
| e-commerce | buying and selling goods electronically over the Internet |
| Globalisation | increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, particularly through international trade |
| Hardware | physical parts of a computer system (e.g. CPU) |
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