ICT Keywords

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3G
Third-Generation wireless communication which allows high-speed wireless data transfer.
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Acceptable use policy
Rules to which users agree, to reduce the misuse of ICT. Often found on social networking/collaborative sites.
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Application (Application software)
Software that helps users perform particular tasks.
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Back-up
Copy of data that is made in case the original data is lost or damaged.
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Bandwidth
Amount of data that can fit through an Internet connection.
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Biometric
Automated method of recognising a person based on physical characteristics.
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Blog
A shared online journal where people can post diary enteries about their personal experiences and hobbies.
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Blue-jacking
The sending of unwanted messages to others over Bluetooth connections.
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Bluetooth
Allows exchange of data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices.
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Blu-Ray
A disk that enables the recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video and the storing of large amount of data.
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Broadband
A high-speed connection to the Internet.
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Buffering
Download a certain amount of data into temporary storage before starting to play a file.
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Card Code Verification (CCV)
A set of numbers on the back of a credit card that help verify that the use of the credit card is legitimate.
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Cloud computing
A system in which all computer programs and data is stored on a central server owned by a company and accessed virtually.
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Collaboratively
Working together with other people
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Commercial
Related to a business
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Compatible
The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.
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Computer misues act
This law restricts people from accessing or modifying data without permission.
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Convergence
When one device is developed to carry out functions that were originally performed by several different devices.
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Cookies
Small text files that are sent to your computer from certain websites and track your behaviour.
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Copyright
Gives the creator ofan orginal work exclusive rights regarding that work for a certain period of time.
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Copyright, Designs and Patents act
This law protects peoples original work from being used without their permission.
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Credit Card
A plastic card, issued by banks, enables a person to buy goods and services without the need for cash. Holder agrees to pay back money borrowed at a later date.
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Data
Symbols, characters, images and numbers are all types of data. When data is processed and acquires meaning it becomes information.
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Data protection act
This law regulates how personal information is used and protects against misuse of personal details.
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Debit Card
Similar to a credit card, but the money is taken directly from the cardholders bank account.
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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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Digital Enconomy Act
Law protects copyright holders from criminals who illegally distribute copyrighted material.
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Digital Rights Movement
Allows the copyright holder or the owner of the media control over the number of viewings, plays and copies, and even which device the media can be played or viewed on.
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Dongle
A small piece of hardware that connects to a computer and has uses including data storage and picking up bluetooth and 3G signals.
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Download
Transfer of a file from a central computer to your computer.
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DVD
DVDs offer higher storage capacity than compact discs, whilst having the same dimensions.
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E-commerce
Buying and selling goods electronically, usually over the internet.
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Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Rubbish comprising of digital materials e.g. old computers
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Encryption
For security, data is translated into a secret code according to a set of rules in a special 'key'. To convert text back, reciever must also have the key.
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Ergonomics
The design of equipment to increase the efficiency of the way it is used by the human body
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Etiquette
Set of rules that people abide by out of respect for other around them.
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Firewall
System designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer when connected to a network like the internet.
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Flash Memory Card
Used for fast and easily transferable information storage in digital devices such as mobile phones, media players and cameras.
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Fraud
Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them.
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Geotag
To attach the exact geographical coordinates of longitude and latitude to a digital image, giving it a location.
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Globalisation
The increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, particularly through international trade.
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GPS (Global Positioning System)
Navigational system used in many devices which gives current location.
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Hacker
Someone who gains unauthorised access to a computer in order to obtain data stored on it.
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HDMI (High definition multimedia interface)
Required for connecting devices to show high definition video.
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HDTV
High-definition television.
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High Definition (HD)
Picture on a TV screen is made of lines of pixels.HD has 720 or 1080 lines, so it produces a clearer image.
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Hosted software
Software as service (SaaS) is accessed via a web browser rather than being installed.
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Identity theft
A crime that involves someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits.
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Information overload
Having so much information that the user feels overwhelmed.
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ISP (Internet Service Provider)
A company that provides Internet access to its customers
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IP (Internet Protocol) address
Personal address of your computer so that the server knows where to send the information you have requested.
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Lag
Slow computer functonality often caused by high latency or low performance hardware.
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Latency
The time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable.
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Locally installed software
Software that is installed on the users computer.
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Microblog
Short messages which may include short sentences individual images or video links.
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Multifunctional
Having the ability to do many different things using the same device.
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Near field communication (NFC)
Allows the wireless exchange of data between 2 devices by touching them together or holeding them very close to eachother.
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Non-physical goods
Items for sale which are delivered digitally (iTunes)
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On-demand entertainment
Technology that allows users to view programmes at the time of their choosing by streaming them.
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Online banking
A service offered by banks that allows users to view their account information online and carry out various financial transactions.
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Online community
A group of members of a website who communicate and share ideas online.
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Open source software
Software that is available to download free of charge.
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Over heads
The ongoing expenses of operating a business.
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Peer-to-Peer (P2P)
Sharing files among groups of people who are logged on to a file sharing network.
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Peripheral
External devices connected to a computed (printer, microphone)
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Personalised learning
Learning that is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress.
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Personalisation techniques
Ways of making content relevant to a particular customer using their interests.
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Phishing
a form of internet fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit card details, usernames and passwords.
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Physicalm goods
Items for sale which can be touched and must be delivered by post in some way.
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Plagiarism
Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.
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Privacy
The protection of personal data.
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proprietary software
Software for wihc you must pay for a license to use.
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Protocol
Set of rules used by computers to communicate with eachother across a network.
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Public domain
Materials that are available for anyone to use for any purpose.
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Query
To search, usually when talking about a database.
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Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Damage cause to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints usually because of repeating the same action.
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RSS feeds
Web feed format used for content which is frequently updated.
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Sat Nav
A device that gives directions based on information recieved from a series of satellites.
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SD and SDHC cards
Secure digital (SD) cards are a type of memory that can store up to 2GB of data. Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) cards are another type os flash memore that can store up to 32 GB of data.
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Search engine index
List of websites which has been compiled by the search engine which drastically increases speed of searching.
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Social Bookmarking
Way of organising, storing and managing links to online resources, allowing users to search them easily.
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Social networking site
An online community where people can communicate and share information.
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Software as a service
See Hosted Software
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Smartphone
A phone offering advanced features (Emails, Internet, Camera)
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Spyware
Software that can be installed on your computer withour your knowledge, collects information about your logins and passwords etc
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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
Method of encrypting data to provide security for communications over networks. (TSL is a later version of SSL)
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Stream
Content is sent in compressed form over the internet and displayed by the viewer in real time.
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Sustainability
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.
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Target Audience
Description of people your products are aimed at.
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Targeted marketing
Identifying a specific target audience by identifying perferences or other personal details and then creating promotional or advertising campaigns to match their preferences.
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Teleworking
Working from home but staying in touch with others with the help of technology.
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Third party payment processor
A business that offers customers an alternative fast, safe method to pay for online goods and services.
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Transactional Data
Data which is gathered as part of a users online activity.
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Trojan
Program that appears legitimate but which performs some harmful activity when it is run. Could be used to locate password information, or make the system more vunerable to future entry.
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Upload
Transfer a file from your computer to a central server.
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User-generated reference sites
Allow users to generate content collaboratively on a website to which others can refer to inform their research
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Validity
Based on truth, or reason. It is important to judge whether information found online is valid because it could be biased or untruthful.
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Viral marketing
Marketing stratergy that encourages people to pass on a marketing message to their friends.
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Virtual learning enviroment (VLE)
Online system for education with areas for homework etc
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Virus
Program designed to cause other programs on a computer to malfunction or stop working all together.
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VoIP (Voice over internet protocol)
Technology is used to make telephone calls via the internet.
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Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)
It is simlilar to bluetooth in that it is used to exchange data wirelessly. Signal can travel greater distances.
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Wikis
Type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add, edit, and remove content.
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Rules to which users agree, to reduce the misuse of ICT. Often found on social networking/collaborative sites.

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Acceptable use policy

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Software that helps users perform particular tasks.

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Copy of data that is made in case the original data is lost or damaged.

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Amount of data that can fit through an Internet connection.

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