ITeC Jargon Glossary
A glossary of ITeC-speak -- all those technical terms and training jargon which you need to get used to.
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Address barAn area of a browser into which internet addresses can be typed. |
ALISON The online learning package used for application/software training at ITeC. |
Anti-virusSorftware that protects against and removes PC viruses. |
AppA small program designed to run on a phone or computer. |
Application of Number (Abbreviated to AoN) The Application of Number Essential Skills qualification. This is one of the portfolio-based qualifications you may work towards at ITeC. It is assessed electronically on the ePortfolio and will require you to do things like:
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Attachment A computer file sent along with an email. |
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BackupA second copy of valued files, kept incase the originals are damaged. |
Basic Skills Literacy and Numeracy. (We don't like to call them Maths and English!) This is a general term for your level of reading and writing. Workshops take place regularly if you want to improve. You could also progress onto the Essential Skills qualifications if you wanted a certificate in these skills. | |
Blog A blog is an abbreviation of "web log" and originally they started out as a sort of online diary. Nowadays they are used for much more and many businesses use them to communicate with their customers. You will use blogs for many purposes while at ITeC while at ITeC
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Blu-rayA type of optical disk used to store up to 50GB of files. |
Social networks