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27 Cards in this Set
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What is bandwidth? |
Bandwidth is the amount of data you can fit through an Internet connection. |
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What is bluetooth? |
Bluetooth allows the exchange of data over short distances. |
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What is broadband? |
Broadband is a high-speed connection to the Internet. |
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What is cloud computing? |
Cloud computing is a system which all your computer programs and data is stored in a central server owned by a company and can be accessed virtually. |
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What is convergence? |
Convergence is when one device like a phone is developed to carry out functions that are normally performed by other devices. |
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What is copyright? |
Copyright gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights regarding that piece of work. |
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What is the Data Protection Act? |
The Data Protection Act is a law that regulates how personal information is used and protects against misuse of your personal details. |
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What is a dongle? |
A dongle is a small piece of hardware that connects to a computer and stores your data. This is portable like a USB and picks up bluetooth and 3G signals. |
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What is E-commerce? |
E-commerce is buying and selling things over the Internet. |
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What is encryption? |
Encryption is used for security and is data translated into a secret code, you can only translate this if you a key. |
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What is ergonomics? |
Ergonomics is the deign of equipment to increase the efficiency of the way it is used by the human body and to increase the health of the user. |
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What is a firewall? |
A firewall is a system designed to stop someone accessing your computer when connection to the Internet. |
Fraud is tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them. |
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What is a geotag? |
A geotag is where you attach the coordinates to a digital image to give the location of where it was taken. |
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What is a GPS (global positioning system)? |
A GPS is a navigational system used in a lot of devices to give a current location. |
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What is HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)? |
HDMI is required for connecting devices to show high-definition video. |
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What is IPS (Internet service provider)? |
IPS is a company that provides Internet access to its customers (Virgin media). |
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What is IP (Internet protocol)? |
IP is the personal address of your computer so that servers know where to send the information you have requested. |
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What is latency? |
Latency is the time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable. Low latency is quicker than high latency. |
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What is a peripheral? |
A peripheral is a external device connected to a computer e.g. printer, microphone. |
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What is phishing? |
Phishing is a form of Internet fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit card details, usernames and passwords. |
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What is a protocol? |
A protocol is a set of rules used by computers to communicate with each other across a network. |
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What is spyware? |
Spyware is a software that can be installed on your computer without you knowing. This collects information about your logins and passwords and sends it to another computer. |
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What is a third party payment processor? |
A third party processor is a business that offers customers an alternative fast, safe method to pay for online goods and services. |
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What is a trojan? |
A trojan is a program that appears legitimate and performs harmful activity when ran. This is used to get password information and is similar to a virus. |
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What is a virus? |
A virus is s program designed to cause other programs on a computer to malfunction or stop working altogether. |
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What is VoIP (voice over Internet protocol)? |
VoIP is a type of technology used to make telephone call via the Internet and usually at a cheap cost. |
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What is Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)? |
Wi-Fi is similar to bluetooth as it can exchange data wirelessly but the signals can travel greater distances. |
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