Computer Applications Technology P2 May/June 2025 Review

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering terms and concepts from the Computer Applications Technology P2 May/June 2025 examination paper.

.accdb

The file extension used when storing database files.

ROM

The component that provides start-up instructions when the computer is switched on.

PAN

A type of network connection, such as the one between a smartwatch and a smartphone.

HTTPs

A URL indicator where the 's' signifies that the website is more secure.

ISP

An internet service provider whose main purpose is to provide internet access.

OCR

Software designed to recognise and digitise text from scanned documents or images.

Artificial intelligence (AI)

A simulation of human thinking and mimicking of human actions.

Task definition

A research component that include discussions on the topic, purpose, situation, and target audience, but excludes detailed solutions.

SUMIFS

A function used in spreadsheets to calculate a total based on multiple specified criteria.

Section break

A word processing feature that splits the pages in a document to allow for different formatting in each part.

Drone

A device with the ability to access areas that are too difficult or dangerous for humans to reach.

CAPTCHA

An authentication method used to distinguish between human users and automated bots.

Patch

Software that updates and fixes multiple errors in applications.

Big data

Large amounts of data that are challenging for a human to process efficiently.

Keylogging

A method that captures every character a user inputs without their consent.

Convergence

The combination of two or more technologies into a single device.

Site licence

A legal agreement that allows software to be installed and used on all computers at a specific location or organization.

Activation codes

Codes used during software installations to prevent unauthorized copying or usage.

Multitasking

The ability of an operating system to run multiple applications or processes simultaneously.

Dedicated device

A device designed to perform one specific task or a limited set of functions.

Intranet

A private network accessible only to an organization's staff, distinct from the public internet.

Vodcast

A video broadcast that can be downloaded and viewed later, as opposed to real-time streaming.

Plagiarism

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

Telecommuting

A work arrangement where employees work from a remote location using ICT tools instead of traveling to a physical office.

Linked object

An object in a document that maintains a connection to its source file, allowing it to update automatically when the source changes.

Circular reference

A spreadsheet error that occurs when a formula refers to its own cell or depends on its own result.

Digital footprint

The trail of data left by individuals when using the internet, including online activity and communications.

Social engineering

Deceptive techniques used to manipulate people into divulging confidential information.

Capped

An internet connection that has a limit on the amount of data that can be transferred within a specific timeframe.

Plug and Play

A technology that allows a computer to automatically configure a hardware device once it is connected.