Product Description
The definitive IT reference source for school and college students, covering all aspects of computing from programming languages through systems software to applications of IT.
This glossary has been adapted from the very successful
BCS Glossary of Computing Terms 8th Edition, and written by a working party from the BCS Schools Committee. It has been compiled with school and college students firmly in mind and is written in an easy-to-understand language and presented in an easy-to follow format. The glossary includes all relevant information and terms for GCSE, GNVQ and A-Level courses.
From the Back Cover
Adapted from the best-selling BCS Glossary of Computing Terms Eighth Edition, this glossary has been compiled with the school and college student firmly in mind. It assumes no previous knowledge of the subject and uses simple language and illustrations to explain key terms.
Key Features
* allows quick and easy reference
* guides the reader to other related terms where applicable
* includes a comprehensive index
* contains a list of common abbreviations and acronyms
* includes numerous illustrations, diagrams and tables
This IT Glossary for schools is for use in courses at Key Stage 4, NVQ (and SVQ) levels 1 and 2, and GNVQ foundation and intermediate levels. It is also useful for teachers and parents, as well as anyone requiring an easy reference to IT information.
IT Glossary for schools was produced by the British Computer Society's Schools Committee working party which was responsible for the best-selling BCS Glossary of Computing Terms Eighth Edition.