NATIONAL CERTIFICATE - COMPUTER PRACTICE N4 Exam Notes

Vocabulary flashcards based on the Computer Practice N4 lecture notes for exam preparation.

Computer Practice

A field of study that involves using computers for various tasks like word processing, data analysis, and presentations.

Information Processing Cycle

The sequence of processes that includes input, processing, output, and storage of information.

Networking

The practice of connecting computers and other devices together to share resources.

Digital Citizenship

The responsible use of technology and the internet.

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

A company that provides users with access to the Internet.

Word Processing

Using software to create, edit, and print text documents.

Computational Thinking

A problem-solving process that includes a number of characteristics, such as decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithm design.

ASCII Codes

A character encoding standard for electronic communication that represents text in computers.

Spreadsheet Software

Application software that allows users to organize, analyze, and store data in tables.

Ergonomics

The science of designing the workplace, keeping in mind the capabilities and limitations of the worker.

Copyright

A law that protects the use of music, writing, and other forms of creativity.

Software Piracy

The illegal copying, distribution, or use of software.

Green Computing

Practices that promote environmentally friendly computing.

File Formats

The structure of data stored in a file, which determines how the data can be used.

Data Management

The process of collecting, storing, and using data effectively and efficiently.

Presentation Software

Software used to create a sequence of multimedia slides for a presentation.

Power Failure Protocols

Procedures established for managing work during power interruptions.