Term
|
Definition
| Hardware refers to physical objects related to the computer and its peripherals. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Peripherals are any input, output or storage devices, connected to the I/O ports. |
|
|
Term
| CPU(CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT) |
|
Definition
| The CPU is equalivent to the "brain" of the computer. In a PC this is a single microprocessor. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| ROM is permanent memory which cannot be changed by a program or user. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| RAM is fast temporary memory in which programs and data are stored temporarily. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Cache is a block of extra fast RAM located on the CPU. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Flash memory is equalivent to RAM but is non-volatile. The computer treats it like an internal drive. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Storing data, such as documents, photographs and music, remotely and acessing it via. The Internet. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Universal Serial Bus(USB) is an industry standard for connencting computer periphals to personal computers |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| This will state the capacity of the computers RAM. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A software suitable for managing information in a table format. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Anti Virus Software scans for, detects and removes programs that try to gain acess to your computer and damage it. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A computerised filling system. It is a collection of data designed to allow easy searching and retrieval. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Allows the user to imitate a process to see how it would behave in the real world. |
|
|
Term
| CAM (COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING) |
|
Definition
| CAM refers to the use of computer software to control machine tools and related machinery in manufacturing. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| HTTP is the protocol used to transmit web pages over the Internet. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| HTTPS is a secure version of HTTP. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Users must pay to use proprietary software and dont have access to the software's source code. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Does not require payment for use but does not necessarily allow users to have access to the source code. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Is usually free to use buts its copyright holder also provides users with access to the source code. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Computer crime refers to any crime that involves any computer and a network. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Short for malicious software, refers to any software used to disrupt computer operartion. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Refers to an attempt to acquire private information such as usernames, passwords. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Copyright law legally protects owners of information, images, sound and music. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A LAN covers a small area such as one site or building, eg a school or college. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A WAN covers a large geographical area. Most WAN's are made from several LANs connected together. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A router is a device that forwards packets of data along networks. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Are important components of many communication systems. |
|
|
