Glossary Flashcards
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Access rights
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Restrictions to a users access to only those files they need in order to perform their job.
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Address book
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In the address book are there names and email addresses of all the people to whom you are likely to send email
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American standard code for information interchange (ASCII)
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A code for representing characters in binary.
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Analysis
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Breaking a problem down so that it is easier to understand and solve.
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Append
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Users can add new records but they will be unable to alter or delete existing records.
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ASCII
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Code for representing characters in binary.
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Audience
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A person who will only view the content. They will not alter inputs or change content in any way.
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Backup
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Keeping copies of software and data so that the data can be recovered should there be a total loss of the ICT system.
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Backup file
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A copy of a file which is used in the event of the original file being corrupted (damaged).
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Bandwidth
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A measure of the amount of data that can be transferred using a data transfer medium.
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Bar code reader
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Input device used to scan a series of lines (called a bar code).
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Batch processing
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Type of processing where all the inputs needed are collected, batched together, I putted and processes in one go.
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Bespoke software
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Software specially written for a particular user.
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Binary code
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Code made up from a series of binary digits - 0 or 1.
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Bit
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Binary digit 0 or 1.
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Blog
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A website providing commentary, personal thoughts or news on a particular subject. It is written in chronological order and can include text, images and links to other blogs and websites.
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Blogger
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A person who posts their comments to a blog.
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Bookmark
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Storage area where the URL (i.e. The web address) of a website can be stored so that it can be accessed later using a link.
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Bug
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A mistake or error in a program.
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Bullet point
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A block or paragraph of text that has a symbol placed in front to make the section of text stand out.
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CAD (computer aided design)
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A method of using the computer to produce technical drawings.
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Define CCITT (the international committee for data communication)
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Popular standard used for electronic communication.
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Character
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Any symbol (letter, number, punctuation mark, etc.) that you can type from the keyboard.
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Check digits
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Numbers placed at the end of the block of numbers used to check that the numbers have been entered correctly into the computer.
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| Client
The person who needs the solution to an ICT problem that they have identified.
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| Client-server
A network where several computers are connected to one or more servers.
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| Coding
Producing a shorter version of the data to aid typing in and to aid validation of the data.
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| Computer misuse act 1990
An act which makes illegal a number of activities such as deliberately planning viruses, hacking, using ICT equipment for fraud, etc.
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| Continuos stationary
Stationary that is all joined up to be used with a printer. It may be pre-printed with company logos, etc.
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| Control total
A meaningful total (e.g. The total of a batch of invoices) which is entered to check that all the data has been entered/processed.
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| Cookie
A small text file downloaded to your computer, used by websites to collect information about how you use the website.
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| Copyright, designs and parents act 1988
An act, which amongst other things, makes it an offence to be caught copying or stealing software.
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| CPU (central processing unit)
The computers brain. It stores and processes data. It has three parts: the ALU, the control unit and the memory.
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| Crime
An illegal act.
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| Cross field checks
Checking the data in more than one field with other fields to make sure they make sense.
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| Cybercrime
Crime committed involving ICT systems as a major part.
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| Data
Raw facts and figures or a set of values, measurements or records of transactions.
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| Data capture
Term for the various methods by which data can be entered into the computer so that it can be processed.
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| Data controller
The person whose responsibility it is in an organisation to control the way that personal data is processed.
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| Data protection act 1998
Law to protect the individual against the misuse of data.
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| Data subject
The living individual whom the personal information is about.
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| Data type check
Check to ensure the data being entered is the same type as the data type specified for the field.
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| Design techniques
The ways you use the design tools to solve problems.
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| Design tools
The software you use to provide a solution to an ICT problem
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| Acceptable use policy
Document making it clear to all employees or users what is acceptable use of ICT systems and what isn't.
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| Desktop
The working area of the GUI and where all the icons are situated.
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| Double entry of data
Two people use the same data source to enter the details into the ICT system and only if the two sets of data are identical, will they be accepted for processing.
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DPI (dots per inch)
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A measure of the resolution of images. The more dots per inch in an image, the higher the resolution.
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| Drag and drop
Allows you to select objects (icons, folders, files, etc) and drag them so that you can perform certain operations on them such as drag to the recycle bin to discard, add a file to a folder, copy files to a folder and so on.
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| Driver
A short specially written program that understands the operation of the device it controls/operates. It is needed to allow the systems or applications software to use the connected device properly.
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| Encoding
Process of putting information/data (e.g. Text, numbers, symbols, images, sound and video) into a specified format that allows effective transmission or storage by an ICT system.
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| Encryption
Coding data whilst it is being sent over a network so that only the true recipient is able to decide it. Should the data be intercepted by a hacker, then the data will be in code and totally meaningless.
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| Ergonomics
An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.
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| Erroneous data
Data that is ridiculous or totally unsuitable.
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| Evaluation
The act of reviewing what has been achieved, how it was achieved and how well the solution works.
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| External threat
A threat to an ICT system that comes from outside the organisation.
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| Extranet
An external network that can be used by the customers, suppliers and partners of an organisation as well as the organisation itself.
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| Favourites
Storage area where the URL (I.e. The web address) of a website can be stored so that it can be accessed later using a link.
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| Federation against software theft
An anti-piracy organisation who work to protect the work of software publishers.
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| File attachments
Files that are transferred along with an e-mail.
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| File compression
Used to compress files before storing or before being sent over a network.
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| File management software
Part of systems software used to create folders, copy folders/files, rename folders/files, delete folders/files, move files/folders, etc.
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| File/table lookups
Used to make sure that codes being used are the same as those used in a table or file of codes.
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| Firewall
Either hardware and/or software that work in a network to prevent communication that is not allowed from one network to another.
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| Flash/pen drives
Popular storage media which offer cheap and large storage capacities and are ideal media for photographs, music and other data files. They consist of printed circuit boards enclosed in a plastic case.
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| Footer
Text placed at the bottom of a document.
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| Format checks
Checks performed on codes to make sure that they conform to the correct combinations of characters.
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| Forward
If you are sent an email that you think others should see, you can forward it to them.
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| Freedom of info act 2000
Act giving the right of access to information held by public authorities.
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| Generic software
Applications package that is appropriate for a wide range of tasks and can be used in lots of areas of work.
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| GIGO
Abbreviation for garbage in garbage out. It means that if you put rubbish into the computer then you get rubbish out.
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| Grammar checker
Used to check the grammar in a sentence and to highlight problems and suggest alternatives.
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| Graph plotter
A device which draws by moving a pen. Useful for scale drawings and is used mainly with CAD packages.
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| Graphics tablet
An input device which makes use of a large tablet containing many shapes and commands which may be selected by the user by moving a cursor and clicking. Basically it moves the toolbars onto the tablet rather than clutter up the screen when doing large technical drawings using CAD software.
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| Groups
Lists of people and their email addresses.
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GUI (graphical user interface)
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An interface that allows users to communicate with ICT equipment by making use of icons and pull-down menus.
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| Hacker
A person who tries to or succeeds in breaking into a secure ICT system.
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| Hacking
The process of trying to break into a secure computer system.
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| Hard copy
Printed output on a computer which may be taken away and studied.
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| Hardware
The physical components of a computer system.
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| Hash total
Meaningless total of numbers used to check that all the numbers have been entered into the computer.
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| Header
Text placed at the top of a document.
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| Health and safety (display screen equipment) regulations 1992
Regulations making it law for employers to take certain measures to protect the health and safety to their employees who use ICT equipment.
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| Health and safety at work act 1974
Law making sure that employees have safe working conditions and methods.
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| Hot spot
A region where the Internet can be accessed wirelessly.
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| Icons
Small pictures used to represent commands, files or Windows.
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| ICT systems
Hardware and software working together with people and procedures to do a job.
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| Identity theft/fraud
Using your banking/credit card/personal details on order to commit fraud.
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| Implementation
The process of producing the working version of the solution to the problem as identified by the client.
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| Indexing
Allows words to be highlighted so that they can be used to form an index.
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| Information
Output from an ICT system or data that has been processed and gives us knowledge.
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| Information commissioner
The person responsible for enforcing the data protection act. They also promote good practice and make everyone aware of the implications of the act.
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| Ink-jet printer
A printer that works by spraying ink through nozzles onto the paper.
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| Input
Act of entering data into an ICT system.
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| Input device
The hardware device used to feed the input data into an ICT system such as a keyboard or a scanner.
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| Input media
The material on which the data is encoded so that it can be read by an input device and digitised so that it can be input, processed and turned into information by an ICT system.
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| Input message
A message which when the field or cell is selected, gives the user some advice on the kind of data that should be entered.
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| Integrated software
An application package consisting of software for several distinct applications. There will always be two or more applications packages in integrated software.
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| Interactive
Where there is a consistent dialogue between the user and the computer.
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| Interface
The point where two objects meet. In ICT this is usually between a device such as a computer, printer, scanner, etc. And a human.
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| Internal threat
A threat to an ICT system that comes from inside an organisation.
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| Internet
A huge group of networks joined together.
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| Internet service provider (ISP)
The organisation that provides your internet connection.
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| Intranet
A private network used within an organisation that makes use of Internet technology.
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| Laser printer
A printer which uses a laser beam to form characters on the paper.
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| Length check
Checks to make sure that the data being entered has the correct number of characters in it.
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| Macro
Used to record a series of keystrokes so that, for example, your name and address can be added to the top of the page simply by pressing a single key or clicking on the mouse.
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| Magnetic ink character recognition
Input method making use of numbers printed onto a document such as a cheque in a special magnetic ink which can be read by the magnetic ink character reader at very high speed.
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| Magnetic media
Media such as tape and disk where the the data is stored as a magnetic pattern.
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| Magnetic strip
Data is encoded in the magnetic strip and when the card is swiped the data from the card is used to record the transaction.
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| Magnetic strip reader
Hardware device that reads the data contained in magnetic strips such as those on the back of credit cards.
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| Mail merge
Combining a list of names and addresses with a standard letter so that a series of letters is produced with each letter being addressed to a different person.
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| Malpractice
Improper or careless use or misconduct.
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| Memory cards
Thin cards you see in digital cameras used to store photographs and can be used for other data.
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| Menus
Allow a user to make selections from a list.
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MIDI (musical instrument digital interface)
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Used mainly to communicate between electronic keyboards, synthesisers and computers. MIDI files are compressed and the files are quite small.
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| Mind map
A hierarchical diagram with a central idea, or image, at the centre of the map surrounded by branches that extend from the central idea.
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| MP3
Music files format that uses compression to reduce the file size considerably and this is why the MP3 file format is so popular with portable music playing devices such as iPods.
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| Multimedia
A means of communication that combines more than one medium for presentation purposes, such as sound, graphics and video.
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| Natural language interface
An interface that allows the user to interact using natural written or spoken language (e.g. English) as opposed to computer language and commands.
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| Network
A group of computers which are able to communicate with each other.
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| Network
A group of ICT devices (computers, printers, scanners, etc.) which are able to communicate with each other.
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| Networking software
Systems software which allows computers connected together to function as a network.
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| Non-volatile memory
Memory stored on a chip which does not lose data when the power is turned off.
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| Normal data
Entering data that should be acceptable to the solution.
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| Notification
The process of letting the information commissioners office know that an organisation is storing and processing personal data.
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| OCR
Optical character recognition. This is a combination of software and a scanner which is able to read characters into the computer.
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| Off-the-shelf software
Software that has not been developed for a particular use.
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| OMR
Optical mark reader/recognition. Reader that detects marks on a piece of paper. Shaded areas are detected and the computer can understand the information contained in them.
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| Operating system
Software that controls the hardware of a computer and is used to run the applications software. Operating systems control the handling of input, output, interrupts, etc.
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| Optical character recognition (OCR)
Input method using a scanner as the input device along with special software which looks at the shape of each character so that it can be recognised separately.
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| Optical mark recognition (OMR)
Input method using paper-based forms or cards with marks on them that are read automatically by a device called an optical mark reader.
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| Output
The results from processing data.
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| Package software
A bundle of files necessary for a particular program to run along with some form of documentation to help a user get the program started.
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| Password
A series of characters which need to be typed in before access to the ICT system is allowed.
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| Peer-to-peer
Network arrangement where each computer is of equal status.
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| Peripheral
A device connected to and under the control of the central processing unit (CPU).
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| Personal data
Data about a living identifiable person, which is specific to that person.
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| Personal skills
Those skills a person possesses and which are transferable to any job or task.
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| Phishing
Tricking people into revealing their banking or credit card details.
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| Piracy
The process of illegally coping software.
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| Pixel
The smallest dot of light on the computer screen which can be individually controlled.
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| Podcasting
Creating and publishing a digital radio broadcast using a microphone, a computer and audio editing software. The resulting file is saved in MP3 format and then uploaded onto an Internet server. It can then be downloaded using a facility called RSS onto an MP3 player such as an iPod.
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| Pointer
This is the little arrow that appears when using Windows.
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| Presence checks
Check to make sure that data had been entered into a field.
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| Primary storage
Storage in chips inside the computer.
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| Print preview
Feature that comes with most software used to produce documents. It allows users to view the page or pages of a document to see exactly how they will be printed. If necessary, the documents can be corrected.
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| Printer driver
Software that converts commands from the systems or applications software into a form that a particular printer can understand.
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| Privacy
Being able to choose to keep certain aspects of your life private.
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| Process
Any operation that transfers data into information.
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| Processing
Performing calculations or arranging the data into a meaningful order.
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| Programmer
A person who writes computer programs.
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| Proof reading
Carefully reading what has been typed in and comparing it with what is on the data source (order forms, application forms, invoices, etc.) for any errors, which can be corrected.
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| Protocol
A set of standards that allows the transfer of data between computers on a network.
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RAM (random access memory)
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Used to hold the data temporarily whilst the computer is working on it. Contents are lost when the computer is switched off.
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| Range check
Data validation technique which checks that the data input into the computer is within a certain range.
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| Read only
A user can only read the contents of the file. They cannot alter or delete the data.
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| Read/write
A user can read the data held in the file and can alter the data.
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| Real-time processing
The input data is processed immediately as it arrives. The results have a direct affect on the next set of available data.
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| Relational database management system (RFMS)
Database system where the data is held in tables with relationships established between them. The software is used to set up and hold the data as well as to extract and manipulate the stored data.
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| Relationship
The way tables are related to each other. Relationships can be one-to-one, one-to-many or many-to-many.
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| Reply
Allows you to read an email and then write the reply without having to enter the recipients email address.
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| Resolution
The sharpness or clarity of an image.
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| ROM (read only memory)
Memory stored on a chip which does not lose data when the power is turned off.
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| Router
Hardware device which is able to make the decision about the path that an individual packet of data should take so that it arrives in the shortest possible time.
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| RSI
Repetitive strain injury. A painful muscular condition caused by repeatedly using certain muscles in the same way.
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| Scams
Setting up bogus companies with bogus websites and then making off with the money from customers orders.
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| Scanner
Input device that can be used to capture an image and is useful for digitising old non-digital photographs, paper documents or pictures in books.
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| Search engine
Program which searches for required information on the Internet.
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| Secondary (or backup storage)
Storage outside the computer.
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| Security
Making sure that the hardware, software and data of an ICT system does not come to any harm.
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| Shockwave audio
Format used for very high quality sound with very small file size.
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| Software
Programs which supply the instructions to the hardware.
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| Software license
Document (digital or paper) which sets out the terms by which the software can be used. It will refer to the number of computers on which it can be run simultaneously.
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| Sorting
Putting data into ascending or descending order.
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| Spam
Unsolicited bulk email (I.e. Email from people you do not know, sent to everyone in the hope that a small percentage may purchase the goods or services on offer).
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| Specific software
Software that only performs one task.
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| Spellchecker
Facility offered by software where there is a dictionary against which will words typed in are checked.
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| Spyware
Software which collects information about the user of a computer connected to the Internet without their consent.
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| Storage capacity
How much data can the storage device/media hold? Usually measured in Mb or Gb.
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| Systems software
Any computer software that manages and controls the hardware thus allowing the applications software to do a useful job. Systems software consists of a group of programs.
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| Taskbar
Shows the programs that are open. This facility is handy when working on several programs together.
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| Technical skills
Those skills necessary to complete a specific job in ICT.
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| Telecommunications
The field of technology concerned with communicating at a distance (e.g. Telephones, radio, cables, etc)
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| Templates
Used to specify the structure of a document such as fonts, page layout, formatting and styles.
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| Personal skills
Those skills a person possesses and which are transferable to any job or task.
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| Phishing
Tricking people into revealing their banking or credit card details.
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| Piracy
The process of illegally coping software.
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Define
| Pixel
The smallest dot of light on the computer screen which can be individually controlled.
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| Podcasting
Creating and publishing a digital radio broadcast using a microphone, a computer and audio editing software. The resulting file is saved in MP3 format and then uploaded onto an Internet server. It can then be downloaded using a facility called RSS onto an MP3 player such as an iPod.
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| Pointer
This is the little arrow that appears when using Windows.
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| Presence checks
Check to make sure that data had been entered into a field.
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| Primary storage
Storage in chips inside the computer.
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Define
| Print preview
Feature that comes with most software used to produce documents. It allows users to view the page or pages of a document to see exactly how they will be printed. If necessary, the documents can be corrected.
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Define
| Printer driver
Software that converts commands from the systems or applications software into a form that a particular printer can understand.
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Define
| Privacy
Being able to choose to keep certain aspects of your life private.
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Define
| Process
Any operation that transfers data into information.
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Define
| Processing
Performing calculations or arranging the data into a meaningful order.
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Define
| Programmer
A person who writes computer programs.
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Define
| Proof reading
Carefully reading what has been typed in and comparing it with what is on the data source (order forms, application forms, invoices, etc.) for any errors, which can be corrected.
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Define
| Protocol
A set of standards that allows the transfer of data between computers on a network.
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RAM (random access memory)
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Used to hold the data temporarily whilst the computer is working on it. Contents are lost when the computer is switched off.
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Define
| Range check
Data validation technique which checks that the data input into the computer is within a certain range.
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Define
| Read only
A user can only read the contents of the file. They cannot alter or delete the data.
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| Read/write
A user can read the data held in the file and can alter the data.
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Define
| Real-time processing
The input data is processed immediately as it arrives. The results have a direct affect on the next set of available data.
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Define
| Relational database management system (RFMS)
Database system where the data is held in tables with relationships established between them. The software is used to set up and hold the data as well as to extract and manipulate the stored data.
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| Relationship
The way tables are related to each other. Relationships can be one-to-one, one-to-many or many-to-many.
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Define
| Reply
Allows you to read an email and then write the reply without having to enter the recipients email address.
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| Resolution
The sharpness or clarity of an image.
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Define
| ROM (read only memory)
Memory stored on a chip which does not lose data when the power is turned off.
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| Router
Hardware device which is able to make the decision about the path that an individual packet of data should take so that it arrives in the shortest possible time.
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Define
| RSI
Repetitive strain injury. A painful muscular condition caused by repeatedly using certain muscles in the same way.
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Define
| Scams
Setting up bogus companies with bogus websites and then making off with the money from customers orders.
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Define
| Scanner
Input device that can be used to capture an image and is useful for digitising old non-digital photographs, paper documents or pictures in books.
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Define
| Search engine
Program which searches for required information on the Internet.
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| Secondary (or backup storage)
Storage outside the computer.
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| Security
Making sure that the hardware, software and data of an ICT system does not come to any harm.
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Define
| Shockwave audio
Format used for very high quality sound with very small file size.
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| Software
Programs which supply the instructions to the hardware.
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Define
| Software license
Document (digital or paper) which sets out the terms by which the software can be used. It will refer to the number of computers on which it can be run simultaneously.
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Define
| Sorting
Putting data into ascending or descending order.
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Define
| Spam
Unsolicited bulk email (I.e. Email from people you do not know, sent to everyone in the hope that a small percentage may purchase the goods or services on offer).
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Define
| Specific software
Software that only performs one task.
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Define
| Spellchecker
Facility offered by software where there is a dictionary against which will words typed in are checked.
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Define
| Spyware
Software which collects information about the user of a computer connected to the Internet without their consent.
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Define
| Storage capacity
How much data can the storage device/media hold? Usually measured in Mb or Gb.
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Define
| Systems software
Any computer software that manages and controls the hardware thus allowing the applications software to do a useful job. Systems software consists of a group of programs.
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Define
| Taskbar
Shows the programs that are open. This facility is handy when working on several programs together.
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Define
| Technical skills
Those skills necessary to complete a specific job in ICT.
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Define
| Telecommunications
The field of technology concerned with communicating at a distance (e.g. Telephones, radio, cables, etc)
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| Templates
Used to specify the structure of a document such as fonts, page layout, formatting and styles.
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| Test plan
The approach that will be used to test the whole solution and consists of a suite of tests.
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| Thesaurus
Allows a word to be chosen and the word processor will list synonyms (I.e. Words with similar meanings).
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| Toner
Black plastic particles used by laser printers as the 'ink'.
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| Topology
The way a particular network is arranged. Examples include ring, start, mesh and bus.
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| Touch screen
Screen that allows a person to make selections by simply touching the screen.
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| Transaction
A piece of business, e.g. An order, purchase, return, delivery, transfer of money, etc.
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| Transaction processing
Processing of each transaction as it arises.
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| Transcription error
Error made when typing data in using a document as the source of the data.
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| Transmission medium
The material which forms the connection between the computers in a network (e.g., air in the case of wireless, metal wire, optical fibre)
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| Transmission rate
The speed of data flow in bits per second (bps) through transmission media.
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| Transposition error
Error made when characters are swapped around so they are in the wrong order.
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| Trojans
Lines of computer code stored in your PC without you knowing.
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| Uninstallers
Oft ware used to remove all the files put into the computer when a piece of software was installed.
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UPS (uninterruptible power supply)
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A backup power supply (generator and battery) which will keep the computer running should the mains power supply fail.
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| URL (uniform resource locator)
The web address used to locate a webpage.
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| User
A person who makes active used of an ICT dolour ion to solve an ICT problem.
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| Username
A way of identifying who is using the ICT system in order to allocate network resources.
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| Utility
Part of the systems software that performs a specific task.
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| Utility programs
Software which helps the user perform tasks such as virus checking, file compression, etc.
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| Validation checks
Checks a developer of a solution creates, using the software, in order to restrict the data that a user can enter so as to reduce errors.
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| Validation expression/rule
Command that a developer must type in order to set up the validation for a particular field/cell.
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| Validation message
A message which appears if the validation rule is breached.
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| Verification
Checking that the data being entered into the ICT system perfectly matches the source of the data.
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| Videoconferencing
ICT system that allows face-to-face meetings to be conducted without the participants being in the same room or even the same geographical area.
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| Virus
A program that replicates (i.e. Copies) itself automatically and usually carries with it some payload which causes damage.
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| Voice recognition
Voice recognition systems allow you to enter data via a microphone directly into a computer.
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| Volatile memory
Memory which loses data when the power is turned off.
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| WAV
Used with Windows for storing sounds. Files in this format are not highly compressed.
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| Web browser
The agitate program you use to access the Internet. Microsoft Internet explorer is an example of a web browser.
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| Webcam
A small video camera used as input device to send a moving image over an intranet or the Internet.
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| Webpage
Single document on the World Wide Web.
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| Wifi
A trademark for the certification of products that meet certain standards for transmitting data over wireless network.
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WIMP (Windows icons menus pointing devices)
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The graphical user interface (GUI) way of using a computer rather than typing in commands at the command line.
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| World Wide Web
A means of accessing information contained in the Internet. It is an information sharing model that is built on top of the Internet.
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| Worm
A program that keeps replicating itself automatically, and as it does so it takes more and more disk space and also uses a greater proportion of the systems resources for each copy.
