The bigger picture - 6.1 Computing and the enviroment Flashcards
What is meant by ‘computing technology’?
An all - encompassing term referring to the hardware, software and infrastructure that underpin current and emerging computer systems.
What is meant by ‘e-waste’?
Any form of discarded electronic equipment, including computing technology.
What is meant by a ‘carbon footprint’?
The amount of carbon dioxide an individual or organisation produces as a result of the energy they consume.
What is meant by ‘ethics’?
A set of moral principles that govern a person’s behavior.
What is meant by ‘privacy’
The right to be left alone and free from unwanted scrutiny and intrusion.
What is meant by ‘personal data’?
Information that is personal and unique to an individual.
What is meant by ‘identity theft’?
The stealing of another person’s personal information.
What is meant by ‘surveillance technology’?
CCTV, drones, number plate recognition, bugging and tracking devices used to monitor and record people’s activities, without their knowledge.
What is meant by a ‘whistle blower’?
Someone who draws attention to activities of an organisation or person believed to be acting illegally or unethically.
What is meant by ‘location based services’?
Services that enable people to access and share real-time location information online.
What is meant by ‘digital inclusion’?
Ensuring that everybody has affordable access to technology.
What is meant by ‘digital divide’?
The gap between people and technology.
What is meant by ‘professionalism’?
The skill and competence expected of a person in a professional setting.
What is meant by ‘Intellectual property’?
A creation of the human mind that is unique and has commercial value.
What is meant by a ‘patent’
An exclusive right granted to an inventor to make, use and sell an invention.
