It Glossary of Terms - Cie O Level (Cambridge Gce)
Compilation of GCE 'O' Level Computer Studies ICT terms
BY: MUSTAFA MAHMOUD
Below is a compilation of terms from past year GCE 'O' Level Computer Studies (7010) papers. The definitions of the terms were obtained from the following books and documents besides personal definitions: Understanding Computer Science For Advanced Level by Ray Bradley Computer Terms Document by Mrs. Bethsaida Ruiz ICT Glossary Document obtained from the Internet GCSE Computer Studies for You by Stephen Doyle Revise GCSE ICT Study Guide by Steve Cushing School Certificate Computer Studies Year-By-Year Past Examination Questions by Web Publications. 7) GCE 'O' Level Computer Studies Past Year Papers Mark Schemes 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
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1. 2. 3. 4. AI – Artificial Intelligence Algorithm – A formula or set of steps for solving a particular problem. Alphabetic Data – Data that consists of Alphabetic characters (A – Z) ONLY. Alphanumeric Character – Data that consists of alphabets, numbers and might include characters such as punctuation characters. 5. Amend – To make changes or improvements. 6. Analogue Data – signal which does not vary in discrete steps, but continuously from one level to another. E.g. an analogue watch. 7. Analysis – A step in the process of development of a system where the required functions of the system are found out. 8. Array – Set of storage locations referenced by a single identifier. 9. Assembler – A program or software that converts assembly language mnemonics into machine code. 10. Assembly language – A programming language where mnemonics are used instead of machine code. 11. ATD Conversion – Analogue-to-Digital Conversion. The conversion of analogue signals to digital signals using an ATD converter.
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1. Backing Store – Storage media such as disk or cartridge. 2. Bar Code – A code using lines of varying thickness to represent a unique produce code. 3. Batch Processing – A type of processing where the processing of files starts or occurs only after all the
BY: MUSTAFA MAHMOUD
Below is a compilation of terms from past year GCE 'O' Level Computer Studies (7010) papers. The definitions of the terms were obtained from the following books and documents besides personal definitions: Understanding Computer Science For Advanced Level by Ray Bradley Computer Terms Document by Mrs. Bethsaida Ruiz ICT Glossary Document obtained from the Internet GCSE Computer Studies for You by Stephen Doyle Revise GCSE ICT Study Guide by Steve Cushing School Certificate Computer Studies Year-By-Year Past Examination Questions by Web Publications. 7) GCE 'O' Level Computer Studies Past Year Papers Mark Schemes 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
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1. 2. 3. 4. AI – Artificial Intelligence Algorithm – A formula or set of steps for solving a particular problem. Alphabetic Data – Data that consists of Alphabetic characters (A – Z) ONLY. Alphanumeric Character – Data that consists of alphabets, numbers and might include characters such as punctuation characters. 5. Amend – To make changes or improvements. 6. Analogue Data – signal which does not vary in discrete steps, but continuously from one level to another. E.g. an analogue watch. 7. Analysis – A step in the process of development of a system where the required functions of the system are found out. 8. Array – Set of storage locations referenced by a single identifier. 9. Assembler – A program or software that converts assembly language mnemonics into machine code. 10. Assembly language – A programming language where mnemonics are used instead of machine code. 11. ATD Conversion – Analogue-to-Digital Conversion. The conversion of analogue signals to digital signals using an ATD converter.
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1. Backing Store – Storage media such as disk or cartridge. 2. Bar Code – A code using lines of varying thickness to represent a unique produce code. 3. Batch Processing – A type of processing where the processing of files starts or occurs only after all the