Computer Science 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingComputer systemsGCSEOCR Created by: amywilkoCreated on: 06-05-16 11:24 A computer System able to take a set of inputs, process them and create a set of outputs. This is done by a combination of hardware and software. 1 of 14 Data protection UK legal Act regarding the handling of sensitive information such as personal details 2 of 14 Computer Misuse UK legal act preventing the use of computers for crime or malicious purposes 3 of 14 Copyright A law which governs the ownership, publishing and distribution of creative works. 4 of 14 Privacy Increasing surveillance of computer use may be considered an invasion of this. 5 of 14 Plagiarism The practice of taking someone elses work to claim as your own. 6 of 14 Hacking The use of computers to access data without authorisation. 7 of 14 Piracy Unauthorised copying of computer software/ media. 8 of 14 Social network Online service that allows easier communication between people, such as Facebook. 9 of 14 Embedded system A computer system that forms part of a device. 10 of 14 Kernel The lowesst level of an operating system that controls the hardware. 11 of 14 Proprietary A standard that is owned and controlled by a particular company. 12 of 14 Open A standard that is owned and controlled by a particular company. 13 of 14 ISO The world's largest standards developing organisation. 14 of 14
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