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- 6. proofing Anticipating future developments when you buy something in the hope that it will not go out of date quickly.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.
- 10. 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.
- 11. The time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable.
- 13. 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.
- 14. desking Sharing desks or workstations between workers, as a way of saving space and resources.
- 15. 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.
- 18. 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.
- 19. overload Having so much information available that the user feels overwhelmed and is unable to take any of it in, possibly leading to stress.
- 21. Transfer of a file, e.g. a video, from a central computer to your computer.
- 25. (electronic card) A digital greetings card or postcard created and sent to someone via the Web.
- 27. 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.
- 28. 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.
- 30. Buying and selling goods electronically, usually over the Internet.
- 31. (plural formulae) A statement or equation that automatically calculates a result based on values entered in the formula or in other cells.
- 34. 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.
- 35. Prejudice towards one viewpoint or against another.
- 36. Working together to achieve common goals.
- 38. 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.
- 40. 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.
- 41. 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.
- 42. 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.
- 44. Gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights regarding that work for a certain period of time, including its publication, distribution and adaptation.
- 48. The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.
- 49. 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.
- 50. 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.
- 51. The increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, particularly through international trade.
- 54. 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.
- 58. A miniature electronic circuit used to control computers and most other electronic devices.
- 59. (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.
- 60. database A database held as a single table. It is structured with a row for every record.
- 61. The use of icons or text to portray mood or facial expression, e.g. :) when happy and :( when sad.
- 62. A software application for retrieving, presenting and navigating information resources on the World Wide Web.
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- 1. Someone who gains unauthorised access to a computer in order to obtain data stored on it.
- 2. A venue that offers a WiFi Internet connection. Many are located in hotels and restaurants and lots of them are free.
- 3. A key that explains the patterns or colours that represent the different data series or categories in a chart.
- 4. To perform more than one task at the same time.
- 5. High-definition TV.
- 7. A formula used in a calculation, such as IF or SUM.
- 8. To attach the exact geographical coordinates of longitude and latitude to a digital image, giving the location of where it was taken.
- 9. Software that is designed to cause problems for users.
- 12. 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.
- 13. A high-speed connection to the Internet.
- 16. A set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them.
- 17. 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.
- 20. A system designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer when connected to a network such as the Internet.
- 21. 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.
- 22. 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.
- 23. A combination of different content types such as text, audio, still images, animation and video.
- 24. (high-definition multimedia interface) Required for connecting devices to show high-definition video.
- 26. 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.
- 28. 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).
- 29. When one device is developed to carry out functions that were originally performed by several different devices.
- 31. Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them.
- 32. Having the ability to do many different things using the same device.
- 33. Small text files that are sent to your computer from certain websites. They track your behaviour and transactions.
- 37. 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.
- 39. theft A crime that involves someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits.
- 43. 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.
- 45. service provider (ISP) A company that provides Internet access to its customers.
- 46. The physical parts of a computer system, e.g. the CPU and the devices connected to it.
- 47. Short for 'web log', a shared online journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies.
- 52. Allows users to navigate around a product. By clicking on a link, the user can 'jump' to a new screen.
- 53. An automated method of recognising a person based on physical characteristics. Among the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand geometry, iris and voice.
- 54. 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.
- 55. card Similar to a credit card, but the money is taken directly from the holder's bank account.
- 56. 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.
- 57. 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.