Unit 1 Understanding ICT - ALL Unit 1

A music file format that uses compression to reduce the file size

The person who enforces the Data Protection Act.

Devices such as motors that react according to signals given to them by the computers.

A device that enable a communication link to be set up between computers.

A dot of light forming a digital image

One million pixels

The process of using an ICT system to collect data from sensors at a certain rate.

Electronic files that hold standardised document layouts

A check performed by the information handling software to make sure data is allowable.

The person in the organisation who is responsible for the personal data.

A program that copies itself automatically and can cause damage to data.

An ICT system that is used to capture, manage and display geographically referenced information

The process of coding files before they are sent over a network to protect them from hackers.

A company that provides users with an Internet connection.

Data about a living identifiable person that is specific to that person.

A website that is used to communicate with friends, family and to make new contacts.

Sensors used in schools and homes to detect movement.

Hacking is made a criminal offense under which Act?

The  person the personal data is about.

A device that collects readings from one or more sensors.

The software that controls the hardware and also runs the programs.

A law that restricts the way personal information is stored and processed on a computer.

Software designed to do a particular job.

A type of sensor which can detect the brightness of light.

A website that allows comments to be posted.

A region where the Internet can be accessed wirelessly

A way of ensuring that an email or document sent electronically is authentic.

A method used to transfer data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices.

A piece of software, hardware or both that is able to protect a network from hackers.

Devices that measure physical quantities such as temperature, pressure, humidity etc.

The process of reading marks (usually shaded boxes) made on a specially prepared document.

Involves combining a list of names and addresses with a standard letter.

The process of unauthorised use of an ICT system.