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Theory Definitions Flashcards

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Smart Bowl

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A bowl that allows you to charge devices without plugging them in by Intel

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IOT (Internet Of things)

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The ability for objects to communicate via wireless connection

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Bulldozer

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A processor developed by AMD called the Opteron

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Mousetrap

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Code that prevents the user from leaving a website by launching endless pop ups

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Ransomware

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A type of malware that locks your computer by encrypting/hiding files and demands you to pay

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Snapdragon

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A gaming mobile processor made for tablets and phones by Qualcomm

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AJAX

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Used to develop websites

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Internet Troll

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A person that starts an uproar on forums and comment boxes

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Ivy/Sandy Bridge

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Two processors developed by Intel. The Sandy bridge is a successor to the Ivy bridge

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Thunderbolt

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A cable developed by Apple that allows you to use one lightning fast port for many things

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WACS, SeaComm, Easy

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Undersea fibre cables linking Africa to the rest of the world

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Plotter

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Used for big graphics

E.g. Banners

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Computer

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Multipurpose electronic tool that receives data, processes data and produces an output

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Data

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Raw, unprocessed facts

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Information

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Result of processing data

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Communication devices

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Allows computers to communicate with each other

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Software

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Controls the hardware

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Server

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Powerful computers in a network environment running a network of computers

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Data warehousing

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How to securely manage, store and retrieve large amounts of data

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Data mining

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Looking for valuable information in data

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QRC

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Quick Response Code

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Hardware

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Physical parts of the computer

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Software

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Programs(set of instructions)

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Computer

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A multipurpose electronic tool which receives input, processes data and produces results

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Data

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Raw, unprocessed facts. In memory while computer uses it.

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Information

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Result of processing data

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General-purpose

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Perform more than one function

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Program

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Set of instructions. Transferred from storage to memory.

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System Software

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Manage and control operations of computer

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Application software

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Allow user to perform tasks

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Freeware

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Software distributed freely. No time limits/trials. No source code

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ICT System

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Combination of hardware, software, data, processes and people to collect, manipulate, convey, store and retrieve data

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IPO Model

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Input, Processing, Output model

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IT

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Information technology. Collecting, processing and storing data.

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Open source software (OSS)

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Software released with source code. Can be sold

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Point of Sales system (POS)

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Software used at till. Manages stock and generates reports.

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Proprietary software

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Software developed by in software house. Users pay for license. Source code not released

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Shareware

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Software distributed freely. Limited time or capabilities. No source code

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Source code

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Programming code used to develop application

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Daughter board

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Board that plugs into motherboard

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Biometric Scanners

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Read unique characteristics of people

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Data projector

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Projects monitor display onto screen or wall

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DIMM

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Dual Inline Memory Modules. RAM slots

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Dot matrix printers

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Using pins to print images

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FireWire

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Fast data transfer. Usually for video. Used less and less

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Inkjet printer

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Sprays drops of ink on paper

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Laser printer

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Melts toner onto paper

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Magnetic storage

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Stores data using magnetic fields

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Modem

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Device converts digital signal into analogue signal

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Modular design

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Built of separate components for easy upgrading/maintenance

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Motherboard

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Large piece of circuitry with slots and connectors for different peripharels

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Optical Storage

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Store using lasers

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Peripharels

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Devices connected to computer

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Router

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Makes communication between networks over internet possible

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Solid State Drive (SSD)

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Stores data electronically

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Synchronize

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Getting two sets of the same file on different devices to stay updated. Can be done over cable, WiFi or internet

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Touch pad

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Rectangular pressure pads in laptops used for input

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

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Port that variety of devices connect to

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USB Hub

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Extends a USB port

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Device drivers

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Allows operating system to communicate with devices

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Disk management

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Function in operating system that manages storage. How data is stored, how and wen programs can access it

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Embedded operating system

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Installed on internal memory chips. Not loaded from disk

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GUI

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Graphical User Interface. Makes visual controls allowing the user to interact with the computer

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Input/Output management

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Manages how programs use input/output devices

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Memory management

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Manages how programs use RAM

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NOS

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Network Operating System. Operating system with additional resources allowing it to control shared resources

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Operating system

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System software that controls all activities on computer and manages software and hardware.

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Process and task management

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Manages the CPU and how it runs programs

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System Software

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Software that controls, supports or operates the computer

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Utilities

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Programs the perform maintenance and administration tasks

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Effective Computer management

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Starts from time of purchase. Some once-off and others ongoing

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Control panel

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Customize nearly every Windows setting

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Administrator account

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Allows account holder to make changes to system and users

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Archiving

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Storing static files usually onto DVD

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Disk cleanup

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Removes:
Temporary internet files
Recycle bin files
Temporary Windows files
Unused Windows components
Unused programs
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Disk defragmentation

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Reorganize parts of files on disk

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Disk fragmentation

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File parts scattered on disk

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Drivers

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Software allows operating system to speak to devices

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Firewall

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Controls which programs can access internet and hides computer

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Installation wizard

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Presents you with options and performs application installation

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Plug-and-Play

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Devices are automatically detected and configured

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WinZip

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Most widely used utility to compress files

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DPI

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Dots per inch(printing)

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DP

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Dot Pitch(screen)

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General purpose

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Perform more than one function

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Servers

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Powerful computers used in network environments that help run linked computers

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Input

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Used to give computer instructions. Provides data

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Sync

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File copied from one device to another over cable, WiFi or Internet (e.g. Google Drive)

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Computer management

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Starts from time computer starts first time. Some one-off and some ongoing. Can be unique

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Control panel

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Change settings and properties

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