P Flashcards
Peer-to-peer (P2P)
Sharing files among groups of people who are logged on to a file-sharing network.
Peripherals
External devices connected to a computer e.g. printer, microphone.
Personalised learning
Learning that is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress.
Personalised techniques
Ways of making content relevant to a particular customer using their interests, geographical position, etc.
Phishing
A form of internet fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit card details, usernames and passwords.
Physical goods
Items for sale which can be touched and must be delivered by post in some way.
Plagiarism
Copying someone else’s work and presenting it as your own.
Privacy
The protection of personal data.
Proprietary software
Software for which you have to pay for a license to use e.g. Microsoft Office.
Protocol
A set of rules used by computers to communicate with each other across a network.
Public domain
Materials that are available for anyone to use for any purpose (not subject to the laws of copyright).