WJEC Unit 1 Keywords

What is meant by Biometrics?

• A copy of a file that is kept in a location away from the computer which

  can be used to restore data in case of loss.

• Technologies that recognise human body characteristics (e.g., fingerprint)

  to authenticate a person’s identity.

• The science of constructing artificial systems (e.g., limbs) that have some

  of the characteristics of biological systems.

• A wireless communication protocol for exchanging data over short

  distances.

What is meant by Bionics?

• A copy of a file that is kept in a location away from the computer which

  can be used to restore data in case of loss.

• Technologies that recognise human body characteristics (e.g., fingerprint)

  to authenticate a person’s identity.

• The science of constructing artificial systems (e.g., limbs) that have some

  of the characteristics of biological systems.

• A wireless communication protocol for exchanging data over short

  distances.

What is meant by Artificial Intelligence?

• A program containing a set of instructions to the computer that allows

  the user to carry out a specific function

• When computers perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence,

  such as problem solving, adapting according to previous experience.

• The process of superimposing a computer-generated image on a user's

  view of the real world.

• When a user confirms their unique identity on a computer system

What is meant by Augmented Reality?

• A program containing a set of instructions to the computer that allows

  the user to carry out a specific function

• When computers perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence,

  such as problem solving, adapting according to previous experience.

• The process of superimposing a computer-generated image on a user's

  view of the real world.

• When a user confirms their unique identity on a computer system

What is meant by Cyberbullying?

• Bullying using digital communication tools such as the Internet or mobile

  phones.

• A collection of text, numbers or symbols in a raw or unorganised form.

• The process of taking information from a document and converting it into

  data which a computer can read.

• A malicious attempt to

  disrupt the operation of a service or network by flooding the target with

  fake traffic.

What is meant by a Back Up?

• A copy of a file that is kept in a location away from the computer which

  can be used to restore data in case of loss.

• Technologies that recognise human body characteristics (e.g., fingerprint)

  to authenticate a person’s identity.

• The science of constructing artificial systems (e.g., limbs) that have some

  of the characteristics of biological systems.

• A wireless communication protocol for exchanging data over short

  distances.

What is meant by Bluetooth?

• A copy of a file that is kept in a location away from the computer which

  can be used to restore data in case of loss.

• Technologies that recognise human body characteristics (e.g., fingerprint)

  to authenticate a person’s identity.

• The science of constructing artificial systems (e.g., limbs) that have some

  of the characteristics of biological systems.

• A wireless communication protocol for exchanging data over short

  distances.

What is meant by Data Capture?

• Bullying using digital communication tools such as the Internet or mobile

  phones.

• A collection of text, numbers or symbols in a raw or unorganised form.

• The process of taking information from a document and converting it into

  data which a computer can read.

• A malicious attempt to

  disrupt the operation of a service or network by flooding the target with

  fake traffic.

What is meant by Communication Software?

• Software applications and data that are stored online and used through

  the Internet.

• A program designed to pass information from one system to another.

• Making files smaller by reducing the number of bits used to store the

  information.

• Text files containing small pieces of data that are sent from

  the website you are browsing. They are stored in your computer and

  provide a way to recognise you and keep track of your preferences.

What is meant by Hacking?

• An extranet is a controlled private network that is accessible to some

  authorised users outside of the organisation.

• Environmentally responsible and eco-friendly use of computers and their

  resources in order to reduce the carbon footprint.

• The gaining of unauthorised access to data in a computer system.

• The physical components of a computer.