Glossary Flashcards
Define analysis
Breaking a problem down so that it is easier to understand and solve.
Define back up
Make copies of software and data so that the data can be recovered should there be a total loss of the ICT system.
Define back up file
A copy of a file which is used in the event of the original file being corrupted (damaged).
Define bandwidth
A measure of the amount of data that can be transferred using a data transfer medium.
Define Bluetooth
A standard for sending data using short-range radio signals.
Define bug
A mistake or error in a program.
Define business goals
The long- and short-term objectives the business would like to meet.
Define Chief Information Officer
The person at executive level responsible for making all of the strategy-related ICT decisions. They are responsible for management, implementation and usability of all ICT in an organisation.
Define compliance
Conforming to a specification or policy l, standard or law that has been clearly defined.
Define computer misuse act 1990
The act which makes illegal a number of activities such as deliberately planting viruses, hacking, using ICT equipment for frauds, etc.
Define copyright, designs and patents act 1988
The act which amongst other things makes it an offence to copy or steal software.
Define data subject
The living individual whom the personal information is about.
Define deliverables
Parts of the project that are completed and signed off as being acceptable by the client/project sponsor.
Define distributed computing
Where a series of computers are networker together and they each work on solving the same problem. Each computer shares data, processing, storage, and bandwidth in order to solve a single problem.
Define document management system (DMS)
An ICT system which is used by organisations to keep track of electronically stored documents.
