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A phone offering advanced features, e.g. ability to send emails, surf the internet. - correct answer Smart Phone Having the ability to do many different things using the same device. - correct answer Multifunctional One type of flash memory card which store data - SD up to 2GB SDHC up to 32GB (ideal for video). - correct answer SD & SDHC cards (Secure Digital & Secure Digital High Capacity) The particular code that a file is stored in. Different software and devices use different formats, which can cause problems if a device cannot decode the information. - correct answer File Format The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device. - correct answer Compatible Allows the exchange of data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices. In order for devices to communicate they must be able to understand Bluetooth rules (protocols). - correct answer Bluetooth It is similar to Bluetooth in that it is used to exchange data, but the signals can travel further distances. - correct answer Wi-Fi (Wireless fidelity) Navigational system used in many devices which give current location, directions to and from specified location, distance to location by using satellite signals. - correct answer Global Positioning System (GPS) A technology that has been built into mobile phones. When signal between mobile and satellites is weak (as in the case as urban areas) the signal sent by the mobile phone is diverted to mobile masts which
identify the phones exact location which allows the user to continue using GPS. - correct answer Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS) The way in which a user interacts with a system such as a computer or mobile phone e.g. keypad, screens, menu and icons - correct answer User Interface damage caused to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints, usually because of repeating the same action. - correct answer Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) A set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them. - correct answer Etiquette Materials that are available for anyone to use for any purpose (not subject to laws of copyright). - correct answer Public Domain Anticipating future developments when you buy something in the hope that it will not go out of date quickly. Future proofing can be expensive, as buying something top of the range will cost more than if you wait a short while. - correct answer Future Proofing The actual time during which something takes place, without noticeable delays. - correct answer Real Time The technology is used to make phone calls via the internet, usually at a cheaper cost. - correct answer Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 3rd generation wireless communication allows high-speed wireless data transfer. - correct answer 3G The time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable. - correct answer Latency A company that provides Internet access to its customers. - correct answer Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Someone who gains unauthorised access to a computer in order to obtain data stored on it. - correct answer Hacker A crime that involved someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain other benefits. - correct answer Identity theft Buying and selling goods electronically, usually over the internet. - correct answer E-commerce The physical parts of a computer system e.g. CPU, RAM, CD Drive. - correct answer Hardware A miniature electronic circuit used to control computers and most other electronic devices. - correct answer Microchip An automated method of recognising a person based on physical characteristics. Among the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand geometry, iris in the eye and voice. - correct answer Biometrics A small portable laptop computer designed for wireless communication and access to the internet. - correct answer Netbook A standard method of connecting devices such as keyboard and printers to computers. - correct answer Universal Serial Bus (USB) Used for fast and easily transferable information storage in digital devices such as mobile phones, media players, and cameras. This memory is known as Solid State Storage Device, meaning there is no moving parts. Everything is electronic instead of mechanical and so it is ideal for mobile phones. - correct answer Flash memory card A cafe or coffee shop that has a number of personal computers connected to the internet and available for use by customers. Most charge by the hour or fraction of an hour. - correct answer Cyber cafe
A venue that offers a Wi-Fi internet connection. Many are located in hotels and restaurants and lots of them are free. - correct answer Hotspot A system in which all computer programs and data is stored on a central server owned by a company (e.g. Google) and accessed virtually using an internet connection. - correct answer Cloud Computing Any application that can be accessed using a web browser. The application can be as simple as a message board or guest sign-in page on a website, or as complex as a spreadsheet. - correct answer Web application (Web App) A device, usually used in the car, that gives directions based on information received from a series of satellites. - correct answer Sat Nav To attach the exact geographical coordinates of longitude and latitude to a digital image, giving the location of where it was taken. - correct answer Geotag The picture on a TV screen is made of lines of pixels. In a conventional TV there are 625 lines, which are refreshed 25 times per second. This has either 720 or 1080 lines, so it produces a clearer, shaper picture.
- correct answer HDTV High-definition TV High Definition (HD) The cable required for connecting devices to show high-definition videos. - correct answer High Definition Media Interface (HDMI) A disk that enables recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video and it stores large amounts of data. It has more than 5 times the storage capacity of traditional DVD's. They can hold 25GB on single layer and 50GB on dual layer disk. - correct answer Blu-ray Transfer of a file e.g. A video from a central computer to your computer. - correct answer Download A high-speed connection to the internet. - correct answer Broadband
Small text files that are sent to your computer from certain websites. They track your behaviour and transactions. - correct answer Cookies A small piece of hardware that connects to a computer and has uses including data storage and picking up Bluetooth and 3G signals. It is portable, looks like a USB drive and can get you onto the internet using 3G. - correct answer Dongle To perform more than one task at the same time. - correct answer Multitask Perform tasks from a different location. - correct answer Remotely A type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add, edit and remove content - correct answer Wiki Working from home but staying in touch with others with the help of technology. - correct answer Teleworking Sharing desks or workstations between workers, as a way of saving space and resources. - correct answer Hot Desking Software that is available to download free of charge e.g. OpenOffice.org which is a suite of applications.
- correct answer Open Source Software Symbols, characters, images and numbers are all types of this. When this is processed and acquires meaning it becomes information. Computers process this to produce information. - correct answer Data A copy of data that is made in case the original data is lost or damaged. This can restore the data to its original state. - correct answer Backup Built in storage designed to be directly accessed by the CPU. - correct answer Primary Storage
Storing data on another device, such as a CD or USB pen. - correct answer Secondary Storage Using an external service provider to carry out a business function. - correct answer Outsourcing The policies and procedures that a company or organisation has in place so it can carry on with normal business after a disaster, such as a major ICT failure or fire etc. - correct answer Disaster Recovery A marketing strategy that encourages people to pass on a marketing message to their friends. It uses interesting and entertaining content that people will want to share. This uses multimedia to make the message memorable. - correct answer Viral Marketing The process of checking that the data entered is reasonable or one of the expected options, e.g. That a person's age has not been entered as 200. - correct answer Validation The process of checking that the data entered is accurate. The data could be valid but still inaccurate. E.g. Someone could enter their age as 81 when they are actually 18. - correct answer Verification Plastic card, issued by banks, building societies, retail stores and other businesses, which enables the person to buy goods without the need for cash. The holder agrees to pay back the money borrowed at a later date, sometimes with interest. - correct answer Credit card Plastic card, issued by banks, enables the person to buy goods but the money is taken directly from the holder's bank account. - correct answer Debit Card A method of encrypting data to provide security for communications being sent over networks such as the internet. - correct answer Secure Socket Layer (SSL) A service offered by banks that allows account holders to view their account information online and carry out various financial transactions 24/7. - correct answer Online Banking
