BTEC DIT (ICT) Knowledge Expert Sheet: Component 3A - Keywords

A wireless network. This network does not rely on cables. 

Examples are open wi-fi, personal hotspots and bluetooth.

• Ad-hoc

• Bluetooth

• Open wi-fi

• Personal hotspot

Uses radio signals to connect your device and those radio signals can be either secured or open. You can connect to, and start using, for the first time without having to enter any kind of password or other authentication.

• Ad-hoc

• Bluetooth

• Open wi-fi

• Personal hotspot

Allows you to use your smartphone's network connection as a WiFi transmitter for another device, when you’re out and about. It is also referred to as “tethering”.

• Ad-hoc

• Bluetooth

• Open wi-fi

• Personal hotspot

 A wireless technology that uses a radio frequency to share data over a short distance, eliminating the need for wires. For security reasons, devices must be paired before they can begin transferring information.

• Ad-hoc

• Bluetooth

• Open wi-fi

• Personal hotspot

Refers to servers that are accessed over the Internet. For your BTEC DIT exam it also means the Internet / hosted / online / remote.

• Cloud Computing

• Synchronisation

• Cloud

• Cloud Storage

 A method of storing files and folders remotely (online).

Data such as documents, videos and music can be stored on serves.

• Cloud Computing

• Synchronisation

• Cloud

• Cloud Storage

Provides a way to access a range of applications (programs e.g. word processing, email, spreadsheets) online. These applications run on a remote server.

• Cloud Computing

• Synchronisation

• Cloud

• Cloud Storage

Cloud and traditional systems are often used together. Data on both systems need to be _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to ensure all devices are able to access the same.

• Cloud Computing

• Synchronisation

• Cloud

• Cloud Storage

Allow users to work together using Cloud Computing. Examples are comments, version history, chat and suggested edits.

• Modern Teams

• Accessibility

• Inclusivity

• Collaboration Tools

Allow for flexible working, this means teams may be made up of office-based workers and individuals working remotely (at home or else- where). Some team members may work full time or part time. Technologies and software allows team members to work side by side.

• Modern Teams

• Accessibility

• Inclusivity

• Collaboration Tools