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- 1. (redundant array of inexpensive disks) A hard disk drive where data is written on to lots of disks at the same time. If one disk gets damaged, data can be accessed from another disk.
- 5. (Universal Serial Bus) A standard method of connecting devices such as keyboards and printers to a computer.
- 6. A formula used in a calculation, such as IF or SUM.
- 8. recovery The policies and procedures that a company or organisation has in place so it can carry on with normal business after a disaster, such as a major ICT failure, a fire, etc.
- 11. A form of Internet fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit card details, usernames and passwords.
- 13. (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.
- 15. card A plastic card, issued by banks, building societies, retail stores 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.
- 16. To perform more than one task at the same time.
- 18. Transfer of a file, e.g. a video, from a central computer to your computer.
- 19. A system designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer when connected to a network such as the Internet.
- 22. Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.
- 23. Devices connected together to allow communication and exchange of data.
- 25. The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.
- 27. Someone who gains unauthorised access to a computer in order to obtain data stored on it.
- 29. In design terms, this means that all elements of the design (e.g. fonts, colour schemes, position of objects and buttons, animation styles) remain the same throughout the product.
- 31. A key that explains the patterns or colours that represent the different data series or categories in a chart.
- 32. Unwanted or junk email sent to lots of recipients at the same time.
- 34. A miniature electronic circuit used to control computers and most other electronic devices.
- 36. Symbols, 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.
- 38. (P2P) Sharing files among groups of people who are logged on to a file-sharing network.
- 41. formatting A feature you can use to highlight values automatically. The colour can be made to change according to the value displayed. For example, you can use red to highlight negative values.
- 42. The physical parts of a computer system, e.g. the CPU and the devices connected to it.
- 43. and SDHC cards Secure Digital (SD) cards are one type of flash memory card which store up to 2 GB of data. Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) cards are another type of flash memory and they are ideal for video cameras because they can store up to 32 GB of data.
- 44. Software 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.
- 45. The amount of data that can fit through 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.
- 46. Terabyte or 1024 gigabytes.
- 47. An automated method of recognising a person based on physical characteristics. Among the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand geometry, iris and voice.
- 50. The process of checking that the data entered is reasonable or one of the expected options, e.g. that a person's age has not been entered as 200.
- 51. service provider (ISP) A company that provides Internet access to its customers.
- 53. When one device is developed to carry out functions that were originally performed by several different devices.
- 55. Wireless fidelity. It is similar to Bluetooth in that it is used to exchange data, but the signals can travel further distances.
- 56. The ongoing expenses of operating a business, e.g. rent, fuel bills, salaries.
- 58. banking A service offered by banks that allows account holders to view their account information online and carry out various financial transactions.
- 60. space The blank (not necessarily white) area between screen components such as text and images. White space is an important design element.
- 62. Having the ability to do many different things using the same device.
- 66. Small text files that are sent to your computer from certain websites. They track your behaviour and transactions.
- 67. strain injury (RSI) Damage caused to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints, usually because of repeating the same action.
- 69. page This is the first screen of an interactive digital product. It usually has some sort of introduction to the product and a table of contents.
- 71. Buying and selling goods electronically, usually over the Internet.
- 72. For security, data is translated into a secret code according to a set of rules in a special 'key'. To convert the data back into plain text, the receiver must also have the key.
- 74. High-definition TV.
- 76. Rights Management (DRM) Allows 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.
- 78. (Internet Protocol) address The personal address of your computer (just like your home address), so that servers know where to send the information you have requested.
- 79. computer Designed to allow the user to use the computer on the move, e.g. laptop, notebook, netbook and PDA.
- 82. phone A phone offering advanced features, e.g. the ability to send emails, surf the Internet.
- 83. Short for 'web log', a shared online journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies.
- 84. The different things that you can do with a website or other product, e.g. click on a link to go to another page, select check boxes, submit an online form.
- 86. An effect caused by displaying a bitmap or a section of a bitmap at such a large size that individual pixels (small single-coloured squares that the image is made of) are visible to the eye.
- 88. The process of copying audio or video content to a hard disk drive, typically from removable media such as a CD.
- 90. learning Learning that is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress.
- 93. theft A crime that involves someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits.
- 94. database A database held as a single table. It is structured with a row for every record.
- 95. payment processor A business that offers customers an alternative fast, safe method to pay for online goods and services.
- 97. A high-speed connection to the Internet.
- 98. Allows 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).
- 100. buddy Someone who provides feedback on the digital products that are being developed. They tell the developer what is good about the product and what should be improved.
- 101. The time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable.
- 102. profile A 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.
- 103. (plural formulae) A statement or equation that automatically calculates a result based on values entered in the formula or in other cells.
- 106. Content is sent in compressed form over the Internet and 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.
- 107. storage Storing data on another device, such as a CD or USB pen.
- 111. A 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.
- 112. Transfer a file from your computer to a central computer, e.g. your ISP.
- 113. A set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them.
- 115. time The actual time during which something takes place, without noticeable delays.
- 118. Using an external service provider to carry out a business function.
- 119. generation (3G) Third-generation wireless communication allows high-speed wireless data transfer.
- 120. marketing A marketing strategy that encourages 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.
- 121. café A cafe or coffee shop that has a number of personal computers connected to the Internet and available for use by customers. Most charge by the hour or fraction of an hour.
- 122. A 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.
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- 2. card Similar to a credit card, but the money is taken directly from the holder's bank account.
- 3. networking site An online community where people can communicate and share information.
- 4. A compressed file format for emailing files or downloading.
- 6. memory card Used for fast and easily transferable information 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 and so it is ideal for mobile devices.
- 7. If a product is interactive, the user must be able to move around it easily. Navigational aids such as buttons and links are an important feature of interactive digital products.
- 9. source Information or data that has been produced by someone else.
- 10. Provides information about the content of a digital item, e.g. each digital image from a digital camera has a file attached listing such things as date, time, camera and shutter speed.
- 12. The use of icons or text to portray mood or facial expression, e.g. :) when happy and :( when sad.
- 14. Programs that give instructions to a computer and which allow the user to carry out different tasks.
- 16. Software that is designed to cause problems for users.
- 17. storyboard A series of screens shown in sequence used for planning a movie or an animated sequence.
- 20. Prejudice towards one viewpoint or against another.
- 21. A series of illustrations or images shown in sequence for the purpose of planning a movie, animation or website interactivity.
- 22. External devices connected to a computer, e.g. printer, microphone.
- 24. A small portable laptop computer designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet.
- 26. overload Having so much information available that the user feels overwhelmed and is unable to take any of it in, possibly leading to stress.
- 28. Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them.
- 30. (spec) The technical details of a device or system.
- 33. Allows users to navigate around a product. By clicking on a link, the user can 'jump' to a new screen.
- 34. A combination of different content types such as text, audio, still images, animation and video.
- 35. awareness A common IM feature that gives you a quick view of the people who are logged on at that time.
- 37. Working together to achieve common goals.
- 39. From a different location.
- 40. A set of rules used by computers to communicate with each other across a network. Without protocols, computers would not be able to communicate effectively.
- 48. A software application for retrieving, presenting and navigating information resources on the World Wide Web.
- 49. The process of checking that the data entered is accurate. The data could be valid but still inaccurate, e.g. someone could enter their age as 81 when they are really 18.
- 52. A 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.
- 54. desking Sharing desks or workstations between workers, as a way of saving space and resources.
- 56. source software Software that is available to download free of charge, e.g. OpenOffice.org, which is a suite of applications.
- 57. A venue that offers a WiFi Internet connection. Many are located in hotels and restaurants and lots of them are free.
- 59. The increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, particularly through international trade.
- 60. Part of a program that helps the user to create a new document, chart, etc. A sequence of dialogue boxes guides the user through the steps needed to create the item required.
- 61. app (web application) Any application that can be accessed using a web browser. The application can be as simple as a message board or guest sign-in page on a website, or as complex as a spreadsheet.
- 63. interface The way in which a user interacts with a system such as a computer or mobile phone, e.g. keypad, screens, menu and icons.
- 64. Working from home but staying in touch with others with the help of technology.
- 65. format The particular code that a file is stored in. Different software and devices use different formats, which can cause problems if a device cannot decode the information.
- 66. computing A system in which all computer programs and data is stored on a central server owned by a company (e.g. Google) and accessed virtually.
- 68. (high-definition multimedia interface) Required for connecting devices to show high-definition video.
- 70. database A database that uses more than one table. Tables are linked together by common data items, such as ID number, known as keys.
- 73. Gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights regarding that work for a certain period of time, including its publication, distribution and adaptation.
- 74. 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 picture.
- 75. (Value Added Tax) A charge added to most goods and services in the UK. The standard rate of VAT charged is currently 17.5%. However, the rate of VAT does sometimes change so it is important that it is easy to change this in your spreadsheet.
- 77. To attach the exact geographical coordinates of longitude and latitude to a digital image, giving the location of where it was taken.
- 80. storage Built-in storage designed to be directly accessed by the central processing unit (CPU).
- 81. A type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add, edit and remove content.
- 85. test Asks users to carry out a set of instructions using a given product.
- 87. bar Usually placed along the top or side of the screen, this consists of a series of links to other screens. The navigation bar appears in the same position on every screen of the product, making it easy for users to find their way around.
- 89. A program designed to cause other programs on a computer to malfunction or stop working altogether.
- 91. model A simulation of a real-life situation. For example, a spreadsheet model might be used to help plan an event like a school trip or concert. The organisers could use a model to help them decide how much they need to charge to cover their costs.
- 92. nav A device, usually used in a car, that gives directions based on information received from a series of satellites.
- 96. (Personal Identification Number) A type of password applied to a credit or debit card.
- 98. A disk that enables the recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video and the storing of large amounts of data. It has more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25 GB on a single-layer disk and 50 GB on a dual-layer disk.
- 99. Media Optical media such as the compact disk (CD) - are storage media that hold content in digital form and that are written and read by a laser; these media include all the various CD and DVD variations, as well as optical jukeboxes and autochangers.
- 103. proofing Anticipating future developments when you buy something in the hope that it will not go out of date quickly. Future proofing can be expensive, as buying something top of the range will cost more than if you wait a short while.
- 104. computer A stationary computer, usually consisting of a tower and separate monitor. It is generally more powerful and has a larger storage capacity than a portable computer.
- 105. domain Materials that are available for anyone to use for any purpose (not subject to laws of copyright).
- 108. forum An online message board where people can share their ideas and views.
- 109. product A product produced using ICT tools and viewed on-screen. It does not need to be printed out.
- 110. positioning system (GPS) A navigational system used in many devices which gives current location, directions from current location to specified destination and distance from current location to specified destination using signals from satellites. Assisted GPS (AGPS) is a technology that has been built into mobile phones. When the signal between a mobile phone and satellites is weak, the signal is diverted to mobile masts which identify the phone's exact location and allow the user to carry on using the feature.
- 114. (electronic card) A digital greetings card or postcard created and sent to someone via the Web.
- 116. (Voice over Internet Protocol) This technology is used to make telephone calls via the Internet, usually at a cheaper cost.
- 117. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs 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.