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ICT Terms
ICT L2 terms and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| computer | an electronic device for storing and processing information |
| server | a computer that controls access to a network |
| processor | the part of the computer that executes commands |
| motherboard | the main circuit board of your computer that everything else plugs into |
| LCD | a super-thin display used for screens |
| spreadsheet | programme used for working with numbers and accounts |
| database | a set of data on a computer |
| flashdrive | also known as a memory stick |
| harddisk | permanent device for storing large amounts of data |
| jpeg | file extension good for web photos |
| bitmap | file extension for high quality graphic files |
| byte | 8 bits of data, usually the size of 1 letter on the screen |
| firewall | security system to stop hacking into systems |
| hyperlink | link between docuemnts or sites |
| homepage | first page on a web-browser |
| bluetooth | device allowing wireless communication over a short distance |
| download | copy from one computer to another |
| wifi | wireless fidelity |
| electronic communication | |
| hardware | physical parts of the computer |
| software | collection of instructions in a programme |
| hacker | programmer who breaks into others' computers |
| scanner | device to convert paper to electronic format |
| spam | irrelevant or inappropriate messages |
| podcast | multimedia file for download |
| password | mixture of letters and numbers to protect access |