Information Technology Theory Grade 12

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts in the Information Technology Theory for Grade 12.

Data Mining

The process used to identify trends and patterns in large data sets.

Database Management System (DBMS)

Software responsible for creating, managing and organizing databases.

Data Redundancy

The storage of the same piece of data in multiple places within a database.

Normalization

The process of organizing data to minimize redundancy and improve integrity.

Cloud Computing

Using the internet to access and store data and applications instead of on local servers.

Virtual Reality (VR)

A simulated environment created by computer technology that can mimic real or imagined environments.

Augmented Reality (AR)

Technology that overlays digital information onto the real world.

User Rights

Permissions set by administrators that define what users can do in a network or database.

SaaS (Software as a Service)

Cloud-based applications that are accessed via the internet and not installed locally.

Router

A device that connects multiple networks and routes data between them.

Firewall

A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules.

Phishing

A cybercrime where attackers impersonate legitimate institutions to steal sensitive information.

Malware

Malicious software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device or network.

Cookies

Small data files stored on a user's computer that hold information about their browsing activity.

Cybercrime

Criminal activities carried out by means of computers or the internet.

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

A service that encrypts your internet traffic and creates a private network from a public internet connection.

BitTorrent

A peer-to-peer file sharing protocol used for distributing data over the internet.

SQL (Structured Query Language)

A standard programming language used for managing and manipulating databases.

Access Control

The selective restriction of access to a place or other resource.

Remote Access

The ability to access a computer or a network remotely over a network connection.

Data Breach

An incident in which unauthorized access to data occurs, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of that data.

Identity Theft

The fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.

Social Engineering

Manipulation techniques that exploit human psychology to gain confidential information.