Unit 1 Keywords

Question 1

Binary code

Answer 1

The code in which all data and instructions in a computer is stored. This is made of the digits 0 and 1

Question 2

Communication device

Answer 2

A device that allows a computer system to ‘talk’ to another system directly in binary code

Question 3

Computer Misuse Act (1990)

Answer 3

The UK law that makes it illegal to hack into a person’s computer and to disrupt deliberately someone else’s computer.

Question 4

Computer System

Answer 4

All the parts that make a computer work, including the hardware, software and data. This may not be a traditional computer.

Question 5

Data Protection Act (1998)

Answer 5

The UK law that tells organisations how they must proect the personal data of their customers.

Question 6

Electronic White Board

Answer 6

A computer system that uses a large white board as an input & output device in a classroom.

Question 7

Environmental issues

Answer 7

Issues concerned with whether something is good or bad for the environment.

Question 8

Ethical issues

Answer 8

Issues concerned with whether something is morally right or wrong.

Question 9

Input device

Answer 9

A device that allows data to be entered into a computer by transforming it into an electronic form.

Question 10

Output device

Answer 10

A device that takes data which has been processed by the computer and translates it into a human readable form.

Question 11

Storage device

Answer 11

A device that stores data in a binary form for later use.

Question 12

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Answer 12

A computer system that helps teachers by allowing them to provide learning resources to pupils and monitor their progress.