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IT Buzz Words #Digital Literacy
Algorithm Algorithm is the sequence of steps or computer operations which
collectively solve a given problem.
Cell Reference A cell reference is a cell address that can be used in a formula to denote
a specific cell.
Class A class can be defined as a user defined blueprint or prototype that is used
to create objects.
E-commerce E-commerce means to buy or sell products on an online service over the
Internet.
Functions Functions are predefined formulas in Excel to perform both simple and
complex calculations.
Gateway A gateway is a network device that allows data to flow between two
different networks which may use different protocols.
Intranet A computer network that is used for sharing information, devices and
other computing services only within an organisation is called Intranet.
Legend Legend is a key which shows the meanings of symbols and colours used
in the chart.
Networking The process of connecting computers and peripheral devices with each
other, so that they can exchange data is called computer networking.
Operating System An operating system is a system software that works as a mediator between
user and computer hardware.
Operator An operator is a symbol that tells the compiler to perform specific
mathematical or logical operations.
Protocol A protocol is set of standard rules used for communication.
User Interface A User Interface (UI) refers to a part of an operating system that allows a
user to interact with a computer.
Web App A web app is an application program that is stored on a remote server and
accessed over the Internet through a Web browser interface.
Web Portal A website that is specifically designed to provide a single point of access
for information is called web portal.
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