A set of instructions or steps to be followed to achieve a certain outcome.

- any personal data that you store on your computer

_ scans incoming and outgoing data

The process of testing and modifying a device to make sure that it is taking the correct reading.

A system that observes and often records the activities in a process

A type of motor that used to move and operate another mechanism or device.

This is when a person sends a legitimate looking email to a user.

The data collected from this device is input into a system and any necessary action required is taken

Always be suspicious of any email that address you as ‘'

When a user receives a telephone call that could either be an automated system or a real person to obtain your personal details it is called -

Pharming is when an unauthorised user installs malicious code on a person’s hard drive or server.

It attaches itself to a clean file, replicates itself and then attaches itself to another clean file

To make sure that the data collected by a sensor is accurate it can be put through a process of -

This s/w scans a computer system and finds any files that it thinks contain a virus.

It is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software or is included in legitimate software that may have been infiltrated.

A simple method of calibration is to test readings against another sensor that you know is calibrated

It is a program that replicates itself but it does not need to attach itself to another program or file to cause damage.

An advantage of microprocessor is that they are small in size so they can be easily built into different technologies.

The disadvantage of a microprocessor is there is a limit on the size of the data they are able to handle

A s/w that is designed to gather information about your interactions with your computer.

It is a type of software that is designed to display targeted advertising on your computer.

It is a computer program that enables a person to gain administrator access to a victim’s computer.

Hydraulic and electric actuators are fairly quiet

Fluid leaks can be a problem in hydraulic actuators

Most actuators have moderate to high speed abilities to perform an action