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Information and Communications Technology skills – ICT Glossary Grades 1-6
Term Definition
Cyber Safety The rules we follow to stay safe and be kind when we are online, like keeping
passwords secret and telling an adult if something feels wrong
Data Information. It can be numbers, words, pictures, or sounds that are collected and
used by computers.
Data set A collection of related data
Debugging The process of finding and correcting errors in a program
Decompose To break down a task into smaller, more achievable steps
Digital device A computer or a device with a computer inside that has been programmed for a
specific task
Digital Footprint The trail or record of everything you do online, like photos you post or games
you play. It's important to leave a positive footprint!
Domain name The part of a website’s URL that is user friendly and identifies a particular
person or organisation, e.g. raspberrypi.org
Download To copy a file, app, or picture from the internet onto your own device.
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