Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate Examination Notes

A collection of key terms and definitions relevant to the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate Examination.

Supercomputer

A high-performance computing system capable of processing vast amounts of data and performing complex calculations at high speeds.

Wide Area Network (WAN)

A telecommunications network that extends over a large geographical area, connecting multiple local area networks (LANs).

Desktop or Personal Computer

A computer designed for regular use at a single location, typically equipped for personal tasks and user-friendly.

Peripheral Device

External devices connected to a computer to expand its functionality, like scanners and joysticks.

Transmission Media

The physical path through which data is transmitted from one device to another.

Data Storage

The method of recording, retaining, and retrieving digital information.

Loop Construct

A programming mechanism that repeats a block of code as long as certain conditions hold true.

Pseudocode

A simplified, half-English, half-code representation of a programming algorithm that outlines the structure without syntactical specifics.

Formulas in Spreadsheets

Expressions used to perform calculations or manipulate data in spreadsheet software.

Data Protection Measures

Techniques employed to guard personal data against unauthorized access or corruption.