LA A Aciromns Flashcards

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NFC

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(Near Field Communication)

Commonly used for contactless payments and data sharing, like with mobile payment systems.

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RFID

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(Radio Frequency Identification)

A technology that uses electromagnetic fields. Widely used in inventory management, and contactless payments

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VLE

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(Virtual Learning Environment)

An online platform for educational content. Examples include Google Classroom and Moodle.

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MOOC

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(Massive Open Online Course)

Online courses designed to accommodate large numbers of students. They’re often free and offer open access to educational resources.

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VoIP

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(Voice over Internet Protocol)

Allows voice calls to be made over the internet rather than traditional phone lines. Examples- Skype, Zoom, and WhatsApp calls.

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WIMP

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(Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer)

A graphical user interface that uses elements like windows, icons, and menus to allow users to interact with a computer.

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CPU

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(Central Processing Unit)

The primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing tasks. Often referred to as the “brain” of the computer.

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RAM

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(Random Access Memory)

A type of computer memory that is used to store data temporarily while a device is running. It allows for quick access to data, which speeds up processing and multitasking.

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SSD

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(Solid State Drive)

A storage device that uses flash memory to store data. SSDs are faster and more reliable than traditional hard drives (HDDs) because they have no moving parts.

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ROM

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(Read Only Memory)

A type of non-volatile memory that stores data permanently, even when the computer is turned off. Contains essential instructions for starting up a computer or device, like the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) that initialises hardware during boot-up.