ICT Glossary for 14-16 year olds (James Abela)

A device, usually used in a car, that gives directions based on information received from a series of satellites.

Secure Digital (SD) cards are one type of flash memory card which store up to 2 GB of data. Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) cards are another type of flash memory and they are ideal for video cameras because they can store up to 32 GB of data.

Information or data that has been produced by someone else.

Storing data on another device, such as a CD or USB pen.

A phone offering advanced features, e.g. the ability to send emails, surf the Internet.

An online community where people can communicate and share information.

Programs that give instructions to a computer and which allow the user to carry out different tasks.

Unwanted or junk email sent to lots of recipients at the same time.

The technical details of a device or system.

A simulation of a real-life situation. For example, a spreadsheet model might be used to help plan an event like a school trip or concert. The organisers could use a model to help them decide how much they need to charge to cover their costs.