Year 7 EOY Revision

Formatting

The way text appears, for example: bold, underline, all caps, with color

Fonts

Sets of characters, numbers, and symbols in a specific style or design

Icons

Pictures of images to represent something.

Copyright

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

blog

A Web log, which is a journal or newsletter that is updated frequently and published online.

Text Wrapping

ability of text to be located around an object or in a box. The text will fit the box without stretching it.

Cropping

Removing a part of an image

audience

the listener, viewer, or reader of a text/article

Plagiarism

taking credit for someone else's writing or ideas that aren't protected by law.

Spreadsheet/worksheet

a table of data arranged in rows and columns.

Spreadsheet cell

single box in a spreadsheet, eg cell A1 is top left

Spreadsheet column

a list of cells going down the page, has a letter, eg column A is first

Spreadsheet row

a list of cells running across the page, has a number, eg row 1 is at the top

=SUM(A1:A10)

adds the values in a row or column e.g.

=SUM(A1:A10) will add up everything in cells A1, A2, A3 ... all the way to A10

=COUNT(B1:B16)

counts the non-empty cells in a row or column

e.g. =COUNT(B1:B16) will count all cells which have something in them from B1 all the way to B16

=MAX(range)

finds the largest value in a range

e.g. =MAX(C1:C100)

=MIN(range)

Finds the smallest value in a range.

e.g. =MIN(C1:C100)

For Loop Example

A function used to repeat a set of commands (loop) however many times it has been specified.

e.g. For 10 times:
(Do this)

Variable (Programming)

A function in coding that is used to store a value in what looks like a word... e.g.

number = 10

Turtle.Move(100)

Moves the turtle the way they are facing 100 pixels

Turtle.TurnRight()

Turns the turtle right 90 degrees

Turtle.TurnLeft()

Turns the turtle left 90 degrees

Turtle.Turn()

Turns the turtle however much you tell it to. The angle amount it turns needs to be added in brackets e.g. Turtle.Turn(45) will turn 45 degrees.

Turtle.Writeline("Hello")

This code will write Hello on the screen

TextWindow.Read()

This will take what the person types in and store it in a variable.

TextWindow.WriteLine("")

Adds a blank line to the output of the code. This improves the presentation of the code output.

Variables rules

Remember variables can't have spaces in their names and can't contain special characters.

Password

Provides authentication of the user

cloud storage

Internet service that provides storage to computer users

Cloud Computing

Internet Service that allows users to use pieces of software through the Web e.g. Google Docs

What are the advantages of cloud storage for additional storage needs?

It can offer additional storage for business or personal needs.

How does cloud storage help in backing up data efficiently?

It is a very efficient method of backing up data, saving time and money.

How does cloud storage enable employees to work from anywhere?

Employees can work from home or while traveling using mobile devices.

How does cloud storage help in saving money on security?

Third-party providers offer security, saving money on staff and software/hardware.

What are some security issues associated with cloud storage?

Open to hacking through the use of an insecure password

What is one ownership issue related to cloud storage?

Ownership issues

What is one requirement for using cloud storage?

Internet connection required

What is the cost structure for cloud storage?

Free for 5GB but costs for more

email

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via a network.

Email Subject

one word or a short phrase describing the purpose of the email.

Email Body

The main part of an email message that contains the message's text, images and other data. (such as attached files)

Email CC

An optional feature in the email header that identifies an additional recipient(s) who receive a copy of the email message and are not directly involved in the original communication.

Email BCC

An optional feature in the email header that identifies an additional recipient(s) who receive a copy of the email message and are not directly involved in the original communication. No other recipients will know who has been BCC'd in.

E-Safety

Working safely on the internet.

Online Strangers

People you may come across online but don't know in real life.

Inappropriate content

Pictures, language, movies, games which should not be seen, listened to or played.

Google Drive

A single place to store, access, create, edit, and share documents, files, and folders of all types.