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BCS Glossary of Computing and ICT

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Over 3,000 terms, clearly defined and explained by experts from the British Computer Society, make the BCS Glossary the most authoritative and comprehensive glossary of its kind on the market today. Now in its 12th edition, this unrivalled study aid and reference guide has newly updated entries and completely revised sections. Assuming no previous computer knowledge, it is written in a style that is easily accessible to anybody with an interest in computing, and is specifically designed to support those undertaking computer courses or course where computers are used, from GCSE and A-level through to ECDL and Further Education.

Table of Contents:
Figures and tables Introduction Acknowledgements Disclaimer How to use this Glossary Part A: How Computer Systems are Used A1 General Computing Terms Information Processing Parts of the Computer System A2 Using your computer System software Organising data The size of things Operation A3 Word Processing and Text Manipulation Software Processes Elements of print Layout Styles A4 Graphics, Design and Digital Imaging Image data formats Graphic design applications Digital still imaging Digital video A5 Sound Characteristics of sound Sound processing Devices A6 User Interface and Documentation Graphical interfaces Other interface styles Set up documentation A7 Commercial Data Processing (DP) A8 Spreadsheets A9 Data Handling and Information Retrieval A10 Modelling and Simulation A11 Internet Accessing the Internet Organising the Internet WorldWideWeb Electronic mail Other Internet applications Internet problems A12 Networking A13 Control and Monitoring Virtual reality A14 Artificial or Machine Intelligence A15 Computer Personnel A16 Computer Security, Abuse and Related Law Data Security Viruses and Malicious code Copyright A17 Specialised Computer Applications Part B: What Computer Systems are Made of B1 Types of Computer B2 Input Manual input Automated input B3 Memory Concepts Disk Tape Semiconductor Memory General B4 Output Colour Quality Display Printing B5 Communications Components Part C: How Computer Systems are Developed C1 Systems Design and Life Cycle Concepts Stages Project Management General C2 Describing Systems C3 Programming Concepts Object Oriented Techniques Traditional programming techniques C4 Programming (Flow of Execution) C5 Programming (Subprograms) C6 Program Syntax C7 Describing Programs C8 Testing and Running Programs C9 Programming Languages Levels of language Types of Language Miscellaneous Specialised Languages C10 Data Representation Concepts Structures Elements C11 Numeric Data Representation C12 Managing Data files Files Operations General Part D: How Computers Work D1 Systems Software Concepts Development Operations D2 Machine Architecture The Processor Memory General D3 Interfaces and Buses D4 Physical Components D5 Communications Technology Transmission Protocols Signals D6 Truth Tables and Logic Gates Binary Logic Gates Part E: Appendices E1 Acronyms and Abbreviations E2 Units E3 Filenames and Filename Extensions E4 Geographic Domain Identifiers E5 ASCII Character Codes Index

About the Author :
Compiled by members of the BCS Education and Training Expert Panel, many of whom are teachers. In creating the glossary, they have drawn heavily upon their many years' experience in the education sector, as well as their detailed knowledge of computing.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781906124007
  • Publisher: BCS Learning & Development Limited
  • Publisher Imprint: British Computer Society
  • Height: 246 mm
  • No of Pages: 480
  • Weight: 829 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1906124000
  • Publisher Date: 01 Sep 2008
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Width: 172 mm


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