Glossary
Word definition
Hardware the external and internal devices and
equipment that enable you to perform major
functions.
OMR Optical Mark Recognition, collects data from
people by identifying markings on a paper.
Magnetic stripe reader Read data on card when it is swiped through
the reader
plotter Big printer
Braille terminal allows blind people write and read afterwards
NIC Allows devices to connect to the internet or a
specific network
North Bridge North Bridge is bridge that manages
communication between Central Processing
Unit (CPU) and parts of motherboard.
South Bridge South bridge is another chip of the logical
chipset architecture
PSU A power supply unit converts mains AC to low
voltage regulated DC power for the internal
components of a computer.
GPU A graphics processing unit is a specialized
electronic circuit initially designed to accelerate
computer graphics and image processing
Infrared Used in devices such as tv remotes this is a very
cheap compared to other wireless technology
and works over a short distance
microwave Uses short radio waves to send signals via
microwave towers can provide analogue or
digital formats mainly used in deep space
communications and devices must be in line of
sight with no obstructions
Copper
Unshielded pair/shielded twisted pair
Satellite
GSM
Power on self-test Verifies the viability if the hardware necessary
to run a computers OS and applications
properly
Ping test A ping test is a method of checking if the
computer is connected to a network.
Event viewer Let’s admins and users view the event logs on a
local or remote machine
Codes of practice Not treating information as confidential
Whistle blowing Snitching on a coworker
Use of information Follow the data protection act
Staying safe online Effect of hackers and blackmailers be ware
Bias Not liking someone or treating them different if
others don’t like them or u don’t know them
Word definition
Hardware the external and internal devices and
equipment that enable you to perform major
functions.
OMR Optical Mark Recognition, collects data from
people by identifying markings on a paper.
Magnetic stripe reader Read data on card when it is swiped through
the reader
plotter Big printer
Braille terminal allows blind people write and read afterwards
NIC Allows devices to connect to the internet or a
specific network
North Bridge North Bridge is bridge that manages
communication between Central Processing
Unit (CPU) and parts of motherboard.
South Bridge South bridge is another chip of the logical
chipset architecture
PSU A power supply unit converts mains AC to low
voltage regulated DC power for the internal
components of a computer.
GPU A graphics processing unit is a specialized
electronic circuit initially designed to accelerate
computer graphics and image processing
Infrared Used in devices such as tv remotes this is a very
cheap compared to other wireless technology
and works over a short distance
microwave Uses short radio waves to send signals via
microwave towers can provide analogue or
digital formats mainly used in deep space
communications and devices must be in line of
sight with no obstructions
Copper
Unshielded pair/shielded twisted pair
Satellite
GSM
Power on self-test Verifies the viability if the hardware necessary
to run a computers OS and applications
properly
Ping test A ping test is a method of checking if the
computer is connected to a network.
Event viewer Let’s admins and users view the event logs on a
local or remote machine
Codes of practice Not treating information as confidential
Whistle blowing Snitching on a coworker
Use of information Follow the data protection act
Staying safe online Effect of hackers and blackmailers be ware
Bias Not liking someone or treating them different if
others don’t like them or u don’t know them
