The Information age
Introduction
This unit has been designed to explore how the world we live in is constantly changing as a result of new technologies. We live in an age full of data and information which, in many cases, is crucial to our standard of living and overall quality of life.
Objectives
- To be aware of key technologies used to convey information
- To be aware of how technology allows us to present information in different ways
- To understand how information can be shared quickly, allowing people greater interaction with others
- To understand some of the issues and challenges surrounding the use of technology
What you need to do
Your task is to produce an e-book using Dreamweaver to tell people 100 years from now what life was like in the "Information Age."
- An introduction which makes it clear that you understand the audience and purpose of the e-book
You should also write:
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Glossary of Terms for GCSE ICT UNIT 1 Revision
What is Backup
A copy of data that is made in case the original data is lost or damaged. The backup can be used to restore the original data.
What is Bandwidth
The amount of data that can fit though an Internet connection. Measured in bits per second (bps).Kbps = kilobits per second / Mbps = Mega bits per second.
What is Biometrics
An automated method of recognising a person based on physical characteristics. Among the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand geometry, iris and voice
Blog
Short for 'web log', a shared online journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies
Bluetooth
Allows the exchange of data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices. In order for devices to communicate they must be able to understand Bluetooth rules (protocols)
Blu-ray
A disk that enables the recording, rewriting and play back of high-definition video and the storing of large amounts of data. It has more than 5 times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25GB on a single layer disk and 50 GB on a dual layer disk.
Boolean Operators
Used in advanced searching on the Internet. AND, OR or NOT. Use "speech marks" to identify whole phrases
Broadband
A high speed connection to the Internet
Captcha Test
A challenge test used to prevent automated software from filling in the online form
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
The CPU is the brains of the computer. Sometimes referred to simply as the central processor, but more commonly called processor, the CPU is where most calculations take place. In terms of computing power, the CPU is the most important element of a computer system. Its performance is measured in gigahertz (GHz). The faster the performance, the more power it uses. This is an important consideration when buying a portable device.
Cloud computing
A system in which all computer programs and data is stored on a central server owned by a company (e.g. Google) and accessed virtually
Collaboratively
Working together to achieve common goals
Compatible / Compatibility
The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device
Content Network
Being part of a Content Network enables an advert to be displayed on a huge number of sites other than just in a search engineYou can use this as a business to advertise on other sites relevant to your business and attract new customers
Convergence
When one device is developed to carry out functions that were performed by several different devices
Cookies
A small text file which stores information related to your Internet activity and then reports this back to the website server. They are used legitimately by website creators to enable websites to be customised for individual users e.g customise your BBC homepage
Copyright
Gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights regarding that work for a certain period of time, including its publication, distribution and adaptation
Covert
Covert Data Collection - Collecting information about people without their knowledge (Spyware)
Credit card
A plastic card, issued by banks, building societies, retail stores and other businesses, which enable a person to buy goods and services without the need for cash. The holder agrees to pay back the money borrowed at a later date, sometimes with interest.
Cyber cafe
A cafe or coffee shop that has a number of personal computers connected to the Internet and available for use by customers. Most charge by he hour or fraction of an hour
Data
Symbols, characters, images and numbers are all types of data. When data is processed and acquires meaning it becomes information. Computers process data to produce information
Debit card
Similar to a credit card but the money is taken directly from the holders bank account
Desktop computer
A stationary computer usually consisting of a tower and separate monitor. It is generally more powerful and has a large storage capacity than a portable computer
Digital Divide
This is the gap between people in society who cannot or do not have effective access to digital technology and those who do. Because of the importance of technology in modern life, people who do not have access to it can be disadvantaged in many ways.
Digital product
A product produced using ICT tools and viewed on-screen. It does not need to be printed out
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
Allows the copyright holder or the owner of the media control over the number of viewings, plays and copies, and even which devices the media can be played or views on. IF you download a film from ITunes you cannot burn it on to a DVD because of the DRM encoded in the film
Disaster Recovery
The policies and procedures that a company or organisation has in place so it can carry on with normal business after a disaster, such as a major ICT failure, a fire etc
Dongle
A small piece of hardware that connects to a computer and has uses including data storage and picking up Bluetooth and 3G signals. A dongle may be portable like a USB pen
Download
Transfer of a file e.g. a video from a central computer to your computer
E-commerce
Buying and selling goods electronically usually over the Internet
Emoticon
The use of icons or text to portray mood or facial expression
Encryption
For security, data is translated into a secret code according to a set of rules in a special 'key'. To convert the data back into plain text, the receiver must also have the key
Ergonomics
The science of designing safe and comfortable machines and furniture for humans.
Etiquette
A set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them.
File Format e.g. mp3/mp4
The particular code that the file is stored in. Different software and devices use different formats which can cause problems if a device cannot decode the information
Firewall
A system designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer when connected to a network such as the Internet
Flash memory card
Used for fast and easily transferable information storage in digital devices such as mobile phones, media players and cameras. Flash memory is known as a solid state storage device meaning there are no moving parts. Everything is electronic instead of mechanical and so it is ideal for mobile devices
Forum
Allows users to get together for open discussions. General and specialist forums can be useful if you have a question you want to post as other users can respond with answers or advice.
Fraud
Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them
Future proofing
Anticipating future developments when you buy something in the hope that is will not go out of date quickly. Future proofing can be expensive, as buying something top of the range will cost more than if you wait a short while
Geotag
To attach the exact geographical coordinates of longitude and latitude to a digital image giving the location of where it was taken
Globalisation
The increasing integration of economies and societies around the world particularly through international trade
Global Positioning System (GPS)
A navigational system used in many devices which Gives current location, directions from current location to a specified destination and distance from current location to specified destination using signals from satellites. Assisted GPS (AGPS) is a technology that has been built into mobile phones. When the signal between a mobile phone and satellites is weak, the signal is diverted to a mobile mast which identify the phones exact location and allow the used to carry on using the feature
Hackers
People who try to get access to your computer without your permission in order to steal information which they could use for malicious or criminal purposes.
Hard Disk/Drive
This stores all the software, files and data. Its size is measured in bytes (usually gigabytes). The bigger it is the more data can be stored. Images and media files require a lot of file space.
Hardware
The physical parts of a computer system e.g. the CPU and the devices connected to it
HDMI (High definition multimedia Interface)
Required for connecting devices to show high-definition video
HD (High Definition)
The picture on a TV screen is made of lines of pixels. In a conventional TV there are 625 lines which are refreshed 25 times per second. HD has either 720 or 1080 lines so it produces a clearer sharper picture
Hot desking
Sharing desks or workstations between workers as a way of saving space and resources
Hotspot
A venue that offers a WiFi Internet connection. Many are located in hotels and restaurants and lots of them are free
Identity Theft
A crime that involves someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain benefits
IMAP4
Internet Message Access Protocol 4 allows users to get the email into their inbox or phone straight away without having to login. The emails stay on the ISP server from which they are accessed
Information Overload
Having so much information available that the user feels overwhelmed and is unable to take any of it in possibly leading to stress
ISP Internet Service Provider
AS company that provides Internet access to its customers
IP (Internet Protocol) address
The personal address of your computer (just like your home address) so that servers know where to send the information you have requested
Laptop Computer
A portable computer designed to fit on the lap. Carries out same functions as a desktop computer but in a compact version that is light enough to be carried
Latency
The time delay between the moment something is initiated and the moment it becomes detectable
Legislation
Laws applied to ICTComputer Misuse ActData Protection ActHealth and SafetyDigital Rights ManagementCopyright, Designs and Patents Act
License
Having a software licence means that you have legitimately purchased the software and are legally allowed to use it.When purchasing software users normally have to purchase a licence which gives details of the copyright of the software. The user must accept the terms and conditions of the software licence before they can use it.
Malware
Software that is designed to cause problems for users
Metadata
Provides information about the content of a digital item e.g. each digital images from a digital camera has a file attached listing such things as date, time camera and shutter speed
Memory
This usually refers to RAM (Random Access Memory). This temporary memory used to run programs that are open on the computer. The higher the RAM, the more programs you can run at one time and the faster they will respond. Graphics and videos require a lot of RAM.
Microchip
A miniature electronic circuit used to control computers and most other electronic devices
MMS
Multimedia Messaging Service, or MMS, is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from mobile phones. It extends the core SMS (Short Message Service) capability that allowed exchange of text messages only up to 160 characters in length.
Mobile Broadband
Allows devices such as smart phones, laptops and netbooks to connect to a high speed Internet connection over a wide geographical area, without the need for wiresRelies on the 3G mobile phone signal/network, the same technology used by 3G mobile phonesMobile Broadband is an alternative to Wifi/Hotspot Internet Access
Multifunctional
Having the ability to do many different things using the same device
Multimedia
A combination of different content types such as text, audio, still images, animation and video
Multitask
To perform more than one task at the same time
Netbook
A small portable laptop computer designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet
Network
Devices connected together to allow communication and exchange of data
Network Band
Mobile phones operate on different frequencies in different countries. To be able to connect with a phone on a different frequency, the phone needs to be able to receive one or more frequencies. A phone can be:Dual band - picking up 2 frequenciesTri band - picking up 3 frequenciesQuad band - picking up 4 frequenciesHaving a quad-band phone allows you to use it in 5 different countries
Notebook
Similar to a laptop but even more compact
Online banking
A service offered by banks that allows account holders to view their account information online and carry out various financial transactions
Online forum
An online message board where people can share ideas and views
Open Source Software
Software that is available to download free of charge e.g. OpenOffice.org which is a suite of applications
Optical Drive
This uses lasers to read data from CDs and DVDs. Some allow you to record data to CDs and DVDs.(commonly referred to as CD / DVD Drive). Useful for installing software.
Outsourcing
Using and external service provider to carry out a business function
Overheads
The ongoing expenses of operating a business e.g. rent fuel bills salaries etc
Overt
Overt Data Collection - If you knowingly give companies your information e.g "Tick here if you do not want to receive details of our latest offers" (also see cookies)
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
A portable device that is small enough to hold in the palm of your hand. Usually contains an address book, note making features, telephone and Internet facilities. Allows data to be exchanged with computers
Peer to Peer (P2P)
Sharing files among groups of people who are logged onto a file sharing network
Peripherals
External devices connected to a computer e.g. printer, microphone (Can be split into INPUT / OUTPUT / STORAGE devices)
Personalised Learning
Learning that is tailored towards the individual to allow them to make progress
Phishing
A form of Internet Fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit card details usernames and passwords. Involves sending a link via an email to a website which looks like a genuine website but in fact is bogus. The recipient may be tricked into following the link and entering details such as bank passwords or personal information
Picture Resolution
This is measured in pixels or megapixels and refers to the quality and detail that can be shown on the screen of a mobile phone
PIN (Personal Identification Number)
A type of password applied to a credit or debit card
Plagiarism
Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own
Podcasts
A non-streamed media file that is usually part of a series or set of episodes. A podcast is more correctly referred to as a webcast.
POP3
POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) requires users to access their email by logging on to their mail account. Emails can be downloaded to their computer and are removed from the ISP server.
Portable Computer
Designed to allow the user to use the computer on the move e.g. laptop notebook Netbook and PDA
Presence Awareness
A common IM feature that gives you a quick view of the people who are logged on at that time
Primary source
Information or data that you collected yourself
Primary storage
Built-in storage designed to be directly accessed by the central processing unit (CPU)
Privacy Policy
Describes how a company or organisation will use the data a user provides. It is a legal document and plays a part in the Data Protection Act.
Protocol
A set of rules used by computers to communicate with each other across a network. Without protocol computers would not be able to communicate effectively
Public Domain
Materials that are available for anyone to use for any purpose (not subject to laws of copyright) - see Open Source Software
RAID
Redundant Array of Independent/Inexpensive Disks) - A hard disk drive where data is written on to lots of disks at the same time. If one disk gets damaged data can be accessed from another disk
RAM (Random Access Memory)
This temporary memory used to run programs that are open on the computer. The higher the RAM, the more programs you can run at one time and the faster they will respond. Graphics and videos require a lot of RAM.
Real time
The actual time during which something takes pace, without noticeable delays
Remotely
From a different location - work together using ICT you can work remotely
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Damage caused to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints, usually because of repeating the same action
RFID
Radio Frequency Identification tags/microchips are everywhere . Inside these tiny tags is a predetermined code which can be read by an RFID reader. These are used in credit cards, badges, passports, pet tracking just to name a few
Ripping
The process of copying audio or video content to a hard disk drive, typically from removable media such as a CD
RSS Feed
most commonly expanded as Really Simple Syndication - give you live updates direct to your desktop
Sat nav
A device usually used in a car, that gives directions based on information received from a series of satellites
SD and SDHC cards
Secure digital (SD) cards are one type of flash memory card which store up to 2 GB of data. Secure digital High Capacity (SDHC) cards are another type of flash memory and they are ideal for video cameras because they can store up to 32 GB of data
Secondary source
Info or data that has been produced by someone else
Secondary Storage
Storing data on another device such as a CD or USB pen
SSL Secure Sockets Layer
A method of encrypting data to provide security for communications over networks such as the Internet. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a later version on SSL
Smart Phone
A phone offering advanced features e.g. the ability to send emails, surf the Internet
SMS
Short Message Service (SMS) is the text communication service component of phone, web, or mobile communication systems
Social Bookmarking
Social bookmarking adds a button to your browser. When you add a link those links can be seen by others who have subscribed to your social bookmarking e.g. http://www.delicious.com/
Software
Programs that give instructions to a computer and which allow the user to carry out different tasks
SaaS (Software as a Service)
Pay for software as you use it. Not installed locally, instead it is 'Hosted'software e.g. Google Docs
Spam
It is all the unwanted email such as unsolicited commercial email, unsolicited bulk email and chain letters.
Spyware
A computer program which is installed without permission, sometimes through a virus or sometimes as part of the installation of a program. It works by collecting information and sending it back to another source. The information collected could include the websites you have been visiting or what you have been downloading. This can be used for marketing purposes but also for fraud.
Streaming
Content is sent in compressed form over the Internet and displayed by the viewer in real time. When streaming video a web user does not have to wait to download a file to play it. Instead the media is sent in a continuous stream of data and is played as it arrived on a special player
TB Terabyte
1000 gigabytes
Teleworking
Working from home but staying in touch with others with the help of technology
Third Generation (3G)
Third generation (3G) wireless communication allows high-speed wireless data transfer
Third Party Payment processor
A business that offers customers an alternative fast, safe method pay for online goods and services e.g. Paypal
Trojan / Trojan Horse
A program that appears legitimate but performs some harmful activity when it is run. It may be used to locate password information or make the system more vulnerable to future entry or simply destroy programs or data on the hard disk. It is similar to a virus, except that it does not replicate itself or reproduce by infecting other files. It stays in the computer doing its damage or allowing somebody from a remote site to take control of the computer. It often sneak in attached to a free game.
Upload
Transfer a file from your computer to a central computer e.g. your ISP
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
A standard method of connecting devices such as keyboard and printers to a computer
UPS
Uninterruptable Power Supply - a device connected to the network that gives additional battery power to the ICT equipement in the event of a power cut, giving Network Managers time to power down the pcs in structured way
Validation
The process of checking that the data entered is reasonable or one of the expected options e.g. that a person's age has not been entered as 200 (e.g. Drop down lists in a form)
Verification
The process of checking that the data entered is accurate. The data could be valid but still inaccurate e.g. someone could enter the wrong password or email address so you ask them to 'conform' it
Viral Marketing
A marketing strategy that encourages people to pass on marketing message to their friends. It uses interesting and entertaining content that people will want to share eg. Cadbury Gorilla. Viral marketing uses multimedia to make the message memorable
Virus
A program that can infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the user. It can damage the system's setting and memory, generating error messages and causing the computer to malfunction
VLE
Virtual Learning Environment
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
This technology is used to make telephone calls via the Internet usually at a cheaper cost
Web app (web application)
Any application that can be accessed using a web browser. The application can be as simple as a message board or guest sign-in page on a website or as complex as a spreadsheet
WiFi
Wireless fidelity. Similar to Bluetooth in that it is used to exchange data but the signals can travel further distances
Wiki
A type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add edit and remove content
Worm
Similar to a virus, but it has the capability to travel without any human action so it can infect many computers. It is able to replicate itself and can use the email address book to send itself to everyone listed. It consumes system memory to do this and slows down the computer or the network.
3G
Third generation wireless communication technology allows high speed wireless data transfer
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