Computer Systems Flashcards
Binary code
The code in which all data and instructions in a computer
as stored. This is made of the digits 0 and 1.
Communication device
A device that allows a computer system to ‘talk’ to
another system directly in binary code.
Computer Misuse Act
1990
The UK law that makes it illegal to hack into a person’s
computer and to disrupt deliberately someone else’s
computer.
Computer system
All the parts that make a computer work, including
the hardware, software and data. This may not be a
traditional computer.
Data Protection Act
1998
The UK law that tells organisations how they must
protect the personal data of real people.
Electronic white board
A computer system that uses a large white board as an
input/output device in a classroom.
Environmental issues
Issues concerned with whether something is good or bad
for the environment.
Ethical issues
Issues concerned with whether something is morally
right or wrong in itself.
Input device
A device that allows data to be entered into a computer
by transforming it into an electronic form.
Output device
A device that takes data which has been processed by the
computer and translates it a human readable form.
Storage device
A device that stores data in a binary form for use later.
Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE)
A computer system that helps teachers by allowing them
to provide learning resources to pupils and monitor their
progress.
