GCSE ICT 10 word test number 1

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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.
Backup
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Short for 'web log', a shared online journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies.
Blog
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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 th
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
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A small piece of hardware that connects to a computer and has uses including data storage and picking up Bluetooth and 3G signals. It may be portable like a USB pen.
Dongle
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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.
Encryption
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Sharing desks or workstations between workers, as a way of saving space and resources.
Hot desking
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Using an external service provider to carry out a business function.
Outsourcing
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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.
Protocol
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Working from home but staying in touch with others with the help of technology.
Teleworking
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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.
Verification
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Card 2

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Short for 'web log', a shared online journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies.

Back

Blog

Card 3

Front

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 th

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

A small piece of hardware that connects to a computer and has uses including data storage and picking up Bluetooth and 3G signals. It may be portable like a USB pen.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

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.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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