I.C.T- DEFINITIONS

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  • Created on: 04-05-17 09:32
Information overload
Having so much information that the user feels confused or overwhelmed
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Bandwidth
The amount of data that can fit through an internet connection.
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Copyright
Gives the creator of an original piece of work rights and ownership of their work, and they choose who gets to use their work.
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Peripherals
External devices connected to a computer. Eg. Printer, microphone.
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Cookies
Small text files that are sent to your computer from certain websites. They track your behaviour and transactions.
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Collaboration
Working together with other people.
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Digital divide
Unequal access to ICT for individuals or groups, usually due to financial, geographic, health or cultural reasons.
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encryption
Data is translated into a secret code that can only be converted back by a computer. This is done for security to prevent theft of personal information.
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Firewall
A system designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer. It tracks incoming and outgoing data.
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VOIP (voice over the internet protocol)
used to make telephone calls over the internet.
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Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Damage caused to the muscles, tendons, ligaments nerves or joints due to repeating the same action.
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Spyware
Software that can be installed on your computer without you knowing, which collects information about your logins and passwords then sends the data to another computer (the hacker).
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Phishing
A form of internet fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit card details and passwords.
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The amount of data that can fit through an internet connection.

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Bandwidth

Card 3

Front

Gives the creator of an original piece of work rights and ownership of their work, and they choose who gets to use their work.

Back

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Card 4

Front

External devices connected to a computer. Eg. Printer, microphone.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Small text files that are sent to your computer from certain websites. They track your behaviour and transactions.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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