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Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: Acceptable Use Policy
A: Document making it clear to all employees or users what is acceptable use of ICT
systems and what isn't.
Q2: Access Rights
A: restrictions to a user's access to only those files they need in order to perform their job.
Q3: Backup
A: 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.
Q4: Bandwidth
A: The amount of data that can fit through an Internet connection.
Q5: Biometrics
A: An automated method of recognising a person based on physical characteristics. Among
the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand geometry, iris and voice.
Q6: Blog
A: Short for 'web log', a shared online journal where people can post diary entries about
their personal experiences and hobbies.
Q7: Bluetooth
A: 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 the Bluetooth rules
(protocols).
Q8: Blu-ray
A: A disk that enables the recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video and the
storing of large amounts of data. It has more than five times the storage capacity of
traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25 GB on a single-layer disk and 50 GB on a dual
layer disk.
Q9: Broadband
A: A high-speed connection to the Internet.
Q10: Browser
, A: A software application for retrieving, presenting and navigating information resources on
the World Wide Web.
Q11: Cloud computing
A: 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.
Q12: Collaboratively
A: The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.
Q13: Compatible
A: The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.
Q14: Cookies
A: Small text files that are sent to your computer from certain websites. They track your
behaviour and transactions.
Q15: Copyright
A: Gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights regarding that work for a certain
period of time, including its publication, distribution and adaptation.
Q16: Credit card
A: A plastic card, issued by banks, building societies, retail stores and other businesses,
which enables 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.
Q17: Data
A: Raw facts and figures.
Q18: Debit card
A: Similar to a credit card, but the money is taken directly from the holder's bank account.
Q19: Digital product
A: A product produced using ICT tools and viewed on-screen. It does not need to be
printed out.
Q20: E-card (electronic card)
A: A digital greetings card or postcard created and sent to someone via the Web.
Q21: E-commerce
A: Buying and selling goods electronically, usually over the Internet.
, Q22: Emoticon
A: The use of icons or text to portray mood or facial expression, e.g. :) when happy and :(
when sad.
Q23: Encryption
A: 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.
Q24: Etiquette
A: A set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them.
Q25: File format
A: The particular code that a file is stored in. Different software and devices use different
formats, which can cause problems if a device cannot decode the information.
Q26: Firewall
A: A system designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer when connected to
a network such as the Internet.
Q27: Flash memory card
A: 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.
Q28: Fraud
A: Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them.
Q29: Function
A: A formula used in a calculation, such as IF or SUM.
Q30: Geotag
A: To attach the exact geographical coordinates of longitude and latitude to a digital image,
giving the location of where it was taken.
Q31: Globalisation
A: The increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, particularly
through international trade.
Q32: Global positioning system (GPS)
Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: Acceptable Use Policy
A: Document making it clear to all employees or users what is acceptable use of ICT
systems and what isn't.
Q2: Access Rights
A: restrictions to a user's access to only those files they need in order to perform their job.
Q3: Backup
A: 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.
Q4: Bandwidth
A: The amount of data that can fit through an Internet connection.
Q5: Biometrics
A: An automated method of recognising a person based on physical characteristics. Among
the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand geometry, iris and voice.
Q6: Blog
A: Short for 'web log', a shared online journal where people can post diary entries about
their personal experiences and hobbies.
Q7: Bluetooth
A: 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 the Bluetooth rules
(protocols).
Q8: Blu-ray
A: A disk that enables the recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video and the
storing of large amounts of data. It has more than five times the storage capacity of
traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25 GB on a single-layer disk and 50 GB on a dual
layer disk.
Q9: Broadband
A: A high-speed connection to the Internet.
Q10: Browser
, A: A software application for retrieving, presenting and navigating information resources on
the World Wide Web.
Q11: Cloud computing
A: 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.
Q12: Collaboratively
A: The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.
Q13: Compatible
A: The ability of a device to communicate and share information with another device.
Q14: Cookies
A: Small text files that are sent to your computer from certain websites. They track your
behaviour and transactions.
Q15: Copyright
A: Gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights regarding that work for a certain
period of time, including its publication, distribution and adaptation.
Q16: Credit card
A: A plastic card, issued by banks, building societies, retail stores and other businesses,
which enables 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.
Q17: Data
A: Raw facts and figures.
Q18: Debit card
A: Similar to a credit card, but the money is taken directly from the holder's bank account.
Q19: Digital product
A: A product produced using ICT tools and viewed on-screen. It does not need to be
printed out.
Q20: E-card (electronic card)
A: A digital greetings card or postcard created and sent to someone via the Web.
Q21: E-commerce
A: Buying and selling goods electronically, usually over the Internet.
, Q22: Emoticon
A: The use of icons or text to portray mood or facial expression, e.g. :) when happy and :(
when sad.
Q23: Encryption
A: 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.
Q24: Etiquette
A: A set of rules that people try to abide by out of respect for other people around them.
Q25: File format
A: The particular code that a file is stored in. Different software and devices use different
formats, which can cause problems if a device cannot decode the information.
Q26: Firewall
A: A system designed to prevent unauthorised access to your computer when connected to
a network such as the Internet.
Q27: Flash memory card
A: 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.
Q28: Fraud
A: Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them.
Q29: Function
A: A formula used in a calculation, such as IF or SUM.
Q30: Geotag
A: To attach the exact geographical coordinates of longitude and latitude to a digital image,
giving the location of where it was taken.
Q31: Globalisation
A: The increasing integration of economies and societies around the world, particularly
through international trade.
Q32: Global positioning system (GPS)
