ICT Edexcel GCSE Key Words

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The amount of data that can fit through an internet connection.
Bandwidth
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A shared online journal where people can post diary entries about personal interests.
Blog
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A high-speed connection to the internet.
Broadband
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The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.
Compatible
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Gives the creator of an original piece of work exclusive rights regarding that work including publication, distribution and adaptation.
Copyright
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This law regulates how personal information is used and protecta against misuse of personal details.
Data Protection Act
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Unequal access to ICT for individuals or groups, usually due to financial, geographic, health or cultural circumstances.
Digital divide
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Transfer of a file from a central computer to your computer.
Download
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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 have the key.
Encryption
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A system designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer when connected to the internet.
Firewall
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Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them, usually involving money.
Fraud
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A navigational system used in many devices which gives current location.
GPS
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What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
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The time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable.
Latency
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External devices connected to a computer e.g. microphone, printer
Peripherals
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To search in a database
Query
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The protection of personal data.
Privacy
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A phone with advanced features.
Smartphone
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Working from home by staying in touch with colleagues using technology.
Teleworking
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A shared online journal where people can post diary entries about personal interests.

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Blog

Card 3

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A high-speed connection to the internet.

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Card 4

Front

The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Gives the creator of an original piece of work exclusive rights regarding that work including publication, distribution and adaptation.

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