GCSE DT Unit 1 Definitions

A means of accessing information over the internet

A wireless medium that allows devices to connect and communicate using radio waves

A network where computers are located in a large geographical area

Stores information about the components of an image as mathematical components such as lines and curves.

A program that performs a very specific task in managing system resources such as back up

A predefined layout containing the main elements of the document it represents.

A flat file where data is organised into a number of rows and columns

Includes the operating system and all utility programs that enables the computer to operate its hardware and application software

Process that allows video to be viewed on a website straightaway, without having to wait for the full video to be downloaded

A hardware device which connects a number of networks together to allow data transmission