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Glossary of key wordsAbsolute cellreferenceBoolean connectorBreak-evenCase studyClientCompetitorComponentCOUNTIFCSV fileCultureData analysisDirty dataEmbedded contentEncryptionePortfolioE-safetyExportFormGantt chartGoal SeekGroomingHackingHypothesisA cell reference that remains the same when copied to other cells. Dollar signs($) are used to keep a column and/or row reference constant; for example,$B$6 will always refer to cell B6.Connecting words used either to narrow or broaden a search; for example,AND, OR and NOT.The amount of a product a company needs to sell in order to make the samemoney back that it paid out in costs. At this point the profit will be zero.A type of research study that involves in-depth examination of a single instanceor event.A customer. A customer can be referred to as a client if a job involves a periodof consultation between the customer and the company carrying out the work.In business, a company selling a similar product or service to your own, meaningthat you compete against them for customers.A small part of a system or structure.A statistical function in spreadsheets that allows you to add the number of timesa particular value appears in a data table.CSV stands for Comma Separated Values and a CSV file is a text file which usescommas to separate values. It is a popular format for storing tabular data, as itallows for downloading into a range of different software.A general term for describing what a society does, including the people’sattitudes, beliefs, values, arts, sciences, thoughts and activities.The act of transforming data with the aim of extracting useful information anddrawing conclusions.Database content that contains mistakes, gaps or repetitions, or that ismisleading.Content that is set within a page, not linked.A security measure that transforms confidential information into code that isonly readable by an individual possessing an unlock ‘key’.A website or page that allows potential customers, teachers or employers toview someone’s project work.This relates to the appropriate use of the internet, email and other forms ofonline activity in order to safeguard oneself from potential harm.The act of formatting data in such a way that it can be used by anotherapplication; for example, to include a database file in a spreadsheet.An HTML page containing blank fields that users can fill in with data. The datacan be transmitted to a storage file in preparation for processing.A specialised type of table that illustrates a project schedule from the start dateto the finish date.A spreadsheet tool that predicts what input is needed to achieve a particularoutput in a model.The term grooming refers to actions deliberately undertaken to ‘befriend’ apotentially vulnerable person in order to lead them into possible physical, sexualor emotional danger.An attempt, usually illegal, to break into an electronic area such as a website orlarge computer system.An idea or statement that requires further research in order to confirm ordisprove it.1SMART SKILLS BUILDER ICT VLE PACK YR9

Identity theftImportIndex pageInternet scamKey loggingLinked contentMail mergeMain routineMalwareParameter queryPhishingPicoBoardPredictionPrimary sourceProjected salesQueryRecommendationRequirementsRevenueRoot folderSampleScarewareSensorSeriesSpammingWhen someone pretends to be another person by using their identity in orderto obtain money or some other type of personal advantage.The process of bringing data or software from one system into another.The main page, usually the homepage, of a website.A form of dishonest electronic activity that aims to swindle or cheat money outof an individual.Software that secretly records keys pressed on a keyboard in order to capturesomeone’s personal details such as passwords.Content, such as pictures or files, that is accessed by clicking on a hyperlink.The process whereby data from a database is inserted into a word-processeddocument to produce multiple personalised copies.A computer program that controls a system and links subroutines together,allowing them to repeat.Software designed to damage a computer system without the owner'sknowledge or consent; for example, a Trojan virus.In a database, a type of flexible query that asks the user to type in additionalcriteria to narrow a search.The criminal attempt to gain sensitive information, such as passwords and bankdetails, via electronic communication.A sensor board that enables the changing values of external sensors to interfacewith Scratch software scripts.A statement that suggests likely future events or outcomes, based on currentpatterns or trends. Models can be used to make predictions.Historical record produced in the period being studied, which would beexpected to give a more accurate account of events.Sales numbers that are predicted for a product or service before the product hasgone to market. Can also be called ‘sales forecast’.An object that requests information from a database and creates a dataset ofthe requested information.A suggestion or proposal based on research or experience.A description of what a system should do, usually written as a list of tasks orneeds.The money a company makes by selling products or providing services. Canalso be called ‘turnover’.The folder in which all the pages, assets and other content for a website are saved.The group of people selected to be in a study. It can also refer to the datacollected from that group.Software that attempts to scare a user into purchasing a product to rid theircomputer of a non-existent threat.A device that takes a measurement and converts it into an electronic signal; forexample, on a PicoBoard – slider, push button and resistance wires.In a publishing context this is a set of publications that have similar subjectmatter and design style, or that are intended to be read one after another.The act of sending electronic communication to many users at the same timewithout their consent; for example, bulk email advertising.2SMART SKILLS BUILDER ICT VLE PACK YR9

Specification(sometimesshortened to ‘spec’)SpywareSubroutineTemplateUsabilityUsability testingUserUser interfaceA precise statement of a set of requirements to be satisfied by a system.A type of software that installs itself on a user’s computer system and collectspersonal information without their knowledge.A small part of a larger program that works as a separate program. A subroutinealways ends with the Stop command, and does not loop.A pattern or layout that is used to create standard documents.The ease with which a person can use a system such as a piece of software or awebsite.Product testing that observes how easily a user performs set tasks on a system.Any person who uses a particular system.The physical means by which a system communicates with the person using itand vice versa. A graphical user interface or GUI, like the Microsoft Windowsoperating system, uses icons and menus.3SMART SKILLS BUILDER ICT VLE PACK YR9