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10/11/2016

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HARDWARE
Definition
Hardware refers to physical objects related to the computer and its peripherals.
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PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Definition
Peripherals are any input, output or storage devices, connected to the I/O ports.
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CPU(CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT)
Definition
The CPU is equalivent to the "brain" of the computer. In a PC this is a single microprocessor.
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ROM
Definition
ROM is permanent memory which cannot be changed by a program or user.
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RAM
Definition
RAM is fast temporary memory in which programs and data are stored temporarily.
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CACHE
Definition
Cache is a block of extra fast RAM located on the CPU.
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FLASH MEMORY
Definition
Flash memory is equalivent to RAM but is non-volatile. The computer treats it like an internal drive.
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CLOUD STORAGE
Definition
Storing data, such as documents, photographs and music, remotely and acessing it via. The Internet.
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USB INTERFACE
Definition
Universal Serial Bus(USB) is an industry standard for connencting computer periphals to personal computers
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MEMORY
Definition
This will state the capacity of the computers RAM.
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SPREADSHEET
Definition
A software suitable for managing information in a table format.
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ANTI VIRUS SOFTWARE
Definition
Anti Virus Software scans for, detects and removes programs that try to gain acess to your computer and damage it.
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DATABASE
Definition
A computerised filling system. It is a collection of data designed to allow easy searching and retrieval.
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SIMULATION SOFTWARE
Definition
Allows the user to imitate a process to see how it would behave in the real world.
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CAM (COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING)
Definition
CAM refers to the use of computer software to control machine tools and related machinery in manufacturing.
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URL
Definition
Unifrom Resource Locator
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HTTP
Definition
HTTP is the protocol used to transmit web pages over the Internet.
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HTTPS
Definition
HTTPS is a secure version of HTTP.
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PROPIERTARY SOFTWARE
Definition
Users must pay to use proprietary software and dont have access to the software's source code.
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FREE SOFTWARE
Definition
Does not require payment for use but does not necessarily allow users to have access to the source code.
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OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE
Definition
Is usually free to use buts its copyright holder also provides users with access to the source code.
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COMPUTER CRIME
Definition
Computer crime refers to any crime that involves any computer and a network.
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MALWARE
Definition
Short for malicious software, refers to any software used to disrupt computer operartion.
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PHISHING
Definition
Refers to an attempt to acquire private information such as usernames, passwords.
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COPYRIGHT
Definition
Copyright law legally protects owners of information, images, sound and music.
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LAN
Definition
A LAN covers a small area such as one site or building, eg a school or college.
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WAN
Definition
A WAN covers a large geographical area. Most WAN's are made from several LANs connected together.
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ROUTERS
Definition
A router is a device that forwards packets of data along networks.
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OPTICAL FIBRES
Definition
Are important components of many communication systems.
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