IT Edexcel Key Words

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Viruses
Computer programs that can replicate themselves and cause a lot of damage to computers.
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Malware
Malicous software - This is designed to upset the normal operation of a computer or secretly access sensitive information.
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Netiquette
Standards about what makes an e-mail polite or impolite.
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Social Media
Online networking sites such as Facebook.
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Spam
Unwanted e-mails offering products and services, they can also contain viruses and are normally from companies of a disreputable nature. There is no option to unsunscribe.
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Connection method
This is how hardware devices are connected on a network. Ethernet is the standard set of protocols for connecting devices in most LAN networks, others include Bluetooth and Firewire
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Topology
Used to describe the layout, shape or arrangement of a network.
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Scale
Used to describe the area the network covers.
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Server
A computer that has been specially configured to perform a specific task.
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Client-server
A relationship in a computer network where computers 'request' data or services from the server e.g. individual workstations.
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Ring Network
All computers are connected in a circle by a cable and a token is passed around the network to carry data.
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Mesh Network
Every computer is connected to every other computer either by cable or wirelessly.
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Wireless Network
Uses radio waves and Wi-Fi technology to transmit data rather than cables.
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Bus Network
The simplest topology. The computers are connected by a backbone.
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Star Network
All computers are atatched to a server through a switch.
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Converged
When digital devices are brought together into one thing.
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DAB or Digital Broadcasting
Method of receiving radio stations via a DAB radio with high quality and less interference.
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MIDI
An industry protocol that allows electronic instruments and computers to comminicate with each other
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Input Device
A device that is used to enter information to a computer.
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Binary code
A system in which the digits 0 and 1 are used to represent other items such as letters or instructions.
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Bandwidth
The range of frequencies that are used for transmitting a signal.
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File Extension
The letters after the dot in a file name (e.g. .doc)
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Format
The type of file that something is
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.doc
Word processing file
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.xls
Spreadsheets file
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.html
Web page file
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.jpeg
Graphics file
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Flash drives
Small portable devices used for storing and transporting files (e.g. USB stick)
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Peripheral devices
External devices that are not part of a computer
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Collaborative working
This is when people work together on soemthing at a time - a network allows people to access the same files and folders
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Network Interface Card (NIC)
The hardware required to communicate with another computer or peripheral device
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Twisted-pair cables
Ethernet cabling - the most common type
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Coaxial cables
Better at resisting interference and can be run for longer lengths, but are not as flexible
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Fibre optic cables
Have a central core made of glass and transmit signals using light. They are faster but more expensive
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Hubs
Devices that are used to connect multiple computers togetehr on a network - a ethernet cable connects each computer's NIC to the hub so computers can share data.
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Switches
Connect multiple computers togehter on a network. They are more intelligent than hubs but are more expensive.
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Routers
Connection devices that can work on a network level - they allow LANs to connect to a WAN
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Network Address
A number identifying which computer is which on a network
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Packets
Small segments of data
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IP address
Internet protocol address - a unique number given to a computer linked to the internet which identifies that physical computer
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HTML
HyperText Mark-up Language - standard language for writing web pages
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Protocols
A set of rules for encoding and decoding data so that it is understoof correctly. It is like a computer being told which language to use when deciphering data.
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HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol - the first part of many web addresses and it states the protocol the website will use to communicate
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POP
Post Office Protocol - a protocol used by e-mail customers to retrieve e-mail
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VoIP
Voice over Internet Protocol - a protocol used when communicating by voice over the internet
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IMAP
Internet Message Across Protocol - allows e-mail clients to remotely access mail servers
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Network Coverage
The geogrpahical area over which a mobile network is accessible from a mobile device
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Network speeds
The rate at which data can be transferred to a network
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URL
Uniform Resource Locator, it is the websitr address
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Specification
A description of the features of a system
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TFT/LCD
Type of screen on a computer or TV. TFT stands for 'thin film transistor' and is a stype of LCD (liquid crystal display) screen.
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Solid-state memory
Memory storage that has no moving parts
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Applications
Downloadable programs that perform specific functions on a digtial device.
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Standard
A type of data transfer
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GSM
Global System for Mobile Communications - the most popular standard for mobile technology in the world. Using GSM means that phones from one country can be used (roaming) in another. It is a 2G technology that allows for the sending of voice and SMS.
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Wi-Fi
Wireless Fidelity - a trademark used to classify products that adhere to a standard for connecting devices wirelessly.
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GRPS
General Packet Radio Service - it groups data into packets for faster transmission, it can also be used to access the Internet on a phone but data transfer speeds are limited.
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3G
Third Generation - this technology allows for faster data transfer and can facilitate video calls, mobile TV and locations services.
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Bluetooth
A short range wireless communication technology - can be used to create a PAN when connecting a mobile device to a computer
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PAN
Personal Area Network
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Convergence
The process by which one device takes on the functionality of multiple devices
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Card 2

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Malicous software - This is designed to upset the normal operation of a computer or secretly access sensitive information.

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Malware

Card 3

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Standards about what makes an e-mail polite or impolite.

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Card 4

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Online networking sites such as Facebook.

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Card 5

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Unwanted e-mails offering products and services, they can also contain viruses and are normally from companies of a disreputable nature. There is no option to unsunscribe.

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