the programs which supply the instructions to the hardware
4 of 20
Processing
performing calculations or arranging the data into meaningful order
5 of 20
Transaction
a piece of business e.g. an order, purchase, return, delivery etc.
6 of 20
Information
Data that has been processed and gives us knowledge
7 of 20
Encoding
putting information/ data into a specified format that allows effective transmission or storage by an ICT system. This normally involves digitising the information
8 of 20
Interface
The point where two objects meet. In ICT this is usually between a device such as, a computer, printer, scanner etc.. and a human
9 of 20
Transission medium
The material which forms the connection between the computers in a network.
10 of 20
Network
a group of computers that are able to communicate with each other
11 of 20
Networking software
this is the systems software which allows computers connected together to function as a network
12 of 20
hot spot
a region where the internet can be assessed wirelessly
13 of 20
Wi-Fi
a trademark for the certification of products that meet certain standards for transmitting data over wireless networks
14 of 20
Extranet
an external network that can be used by the customers, suppliers and partners of an organisation as well as the organisation itself
15 of 20
Intranet
a private network used within an organisation that makes use of internet technology
16 of 20
Privacy
being able to choose to keep certainn aspects of your life private
17 of 20
Cookie
a small text file downloaded to your computer used by websites to collect information about how you use the website
18 of 20
Internet service provider
The organisation that provides a connection service to the internet
19 of 20
Spyware
software which collects information without their consent about the user of a computer connected to the internet
20 of 20
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
the physical components of a computer system
Back
Hardware
Card 3
Front
Output from an ICT system
Back
Card 4
Front
the programs which supply the instructions to the hardware
Back
Card 5
Front
performing calculations or arranging the data into meaningful order
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