Across
- 2. card Similar to a credit card, but the money is taken directly from the holder's bank account.
- 3. Wireless fidelity. It is similar to Bluetooth in that it is used to exchange data, but the signals can travel further distances.
- 4. A system designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer when connected to a network such as the Internet.
- 7. Devices connected together to allow communication and exchange of data.
- 8. database A database held as a single table. It is structured with a row for every record.
- 12. storyboard A series of screens shown in sequence used for planning a movie or an animated sequence.
- 13. A venue that offers a WiFi Internet connection. Many are located in hotels and restaurants and lots of them are free.
- 16. A type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add, edit and remove content.
- 18. 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.
- 20. Buying and selling goods electronically, usually over the Internet.
- 21. 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.
- 22. 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.
- 26. source software Software that is available to download free of charge, e.g. OpenOffice.org, which is a suite of applications.
- 27. 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.
- 28. (Personal Identification Number) A type of password applied to a credit or debit card.
- 29. strain injury (RSI) Damage caused to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints, usually because of repeating the same action.
- 31. A combination of different content types such as text, audio, still images, animation and video.
- 32. phone A phone offering advanced features, e.g. the ability to send emails, surf the Internet.
- 33. domain Materials that are available for anyone to use for any purpose (not subject to laws of copyright).
- 34. 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.
- 35. awareness A common IM feature that gives you a quick view of the people who are logged on at that time.
- 38. The increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, particularly through international trade.
- 39. (plural formulae) A statement or equation that automatically calculates a result based on values entered in the formula or in other cells.
- 41. (P2P) Sharing files among groups of people who are logged on to a file-sharing network.
- 44. 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.
- 45. (spec) The technical details of a device or system.
- 49. 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.
- 50. (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.
- 51. Working from home but staying in touch with others with the help of technology.
- 52. The physical parts of a computer system, e.g. the CPU and the devices connected to it.
- 53. (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.
- 54. Using an external service provider to carry out a business function.
- 57. A miniature electronic circuit used to control computers and most other electronic devices.
- 59. 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.
- 60. Terabyte or 1024 gigabytes.
- 61. The time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable.
- 62. A program designed to cause other programs on a computer to malfunction or stop working altogether.
- 67. generation (3G) Third-generation wireless communication allows high-speed wireless data transfer.
- 68. 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.
- 69. Transfer a file from your computer to a central computer, e.g. your ISP.
- 70. 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.
- 73. 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.
- 75. From a different location.
- 76. To attach the exact geographical coordinates of longitude and latitude to a digital image, giving the location of where it was taken.
- 78. 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.
- 80. 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.
- 81. service provider (ISP) A company that provides Internet access to its customers.
- 83. test Asks users to carry out a set of instructions using a given product.
- 84. 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.
- 85. Transfer of a file, e.g. a video, from a central computer to your computer.
- 88. High-definition TV.
- 90. (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.
- 91. The ongoing expenses of operating a business, e.g. rent, fuel bills, salaries.
- 95. computer Designed to allow the user to use the computer on the move, e.g. laptop, notebook, netbook and PDA.
- 96. storage Built-in storage designed to be directly accessed by the central processing unit (CPU).
- 97. A form of Internet fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit card details, usernames and passwords.
- 98. 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.
- 99. copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.
- 100. 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.
Down
- 1. space The blank (not necessarily white) area between screen components such as text and images. White space is an important design element.
- 2. 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.
- 4. A formula used in a calculation, such as IF or SUM.
- 5. time The actual time during which something takes place, without noticeable delays.
- 6. 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.
- 7. A small portable laptop computer designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet.
- 9. 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.
- 10. (high-definition multimedia interface) Required for connecting devices to show high-definition video.
- 11. A set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them.
- 14. forum An online message board where people can share their ideas and views.
- 15. Unwanted or junk email sent to lots of recipients at the same time.
- 17. 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.
- 19. (Voice over Internet Protocol) This technology is used to make telephone calls via the Internet, usually at a cheaper cost.
- 20. 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.
- 23. Programs that give instructions to a computer and which allow the user to carry out different tasks.
- 24. External devices connected to a computer, e.g. printer, microphone.
- 25. 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.
- 30. nav A device, usually used in a car, that gives directions based on information received from a series of satellites.
- 31. Having the ability to do many different things using the same device.
- 34. 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.
- 36. The use of icons or text to portray mood or facial expression, e.g. :) when happy and :( when sad.
- 37. learning Learning that is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress.
- 40. (Universal Serial Bus) A standard method of connecting devices such as keyboards and printers to a computer.
- 41. Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.
- 42. source Information or data that you have collected yourself.
- 43. 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.
- 46. theft A crime that involves someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits.
- 47. overload Having so much information available that the user feels overwhelmed and is unable to take any of it in, possibly leading to stress.
- 48. payment processor A business that offers customers an alternative fast, safe method to pay for online goods and services.
- 55. 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.
- 56. database A database that uses more than one table. Tables are linked together by common data items, such as ID number, known as keys.
- 58. The process of copying audio or video content to a hard disk drive, typically from removable media such as a CD.
- 59. 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.
- 63. A compressed file format for emailing files or downloading.
- 64. Software that is designed to cause problems for users.
- 65. 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.
- 66. A series of illustrations or images shown in sequence for the purpose of planning a movie, animation or website interactivity.
- 71. Allows users to navigate around a product. By clicking on a link, the user can 'jump' to a new screen.
- 72. A key that explains the patterns or colours that represent the different data series or categories in a chart.
- 74. 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.
- 77. storage Storing data on another device, such as a CD or USB pen.
- 79. desking Sharing desks or workstations between workers, as a way of saving space and resources.
- 80. Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them.
- 82. To perform more than one task at the same time.
- 86. product A product produced using ICT tools and viewed on-screen. It does not need to be printed out.
- 87. 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.
- 89. (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.
- 92. (electronic card) A digital greetings card or postcard created and sent to someone via the Web.
- 93. Someone who gains unauthorised access to a computer in order to obtain data stored on it.
- 94. networking site An online community where people can communicate and share information.