CST 101

A program that protects a computer from malicious software designed to threaten privacy and confidentiality

Spyware that tracks a user's internet browsing and installs malicious cookies

A program that protects a computer from malicious codes such as viruses, worms, and Trojan Horse

Part of the CPU that performs all the arithmetic and logic functions for the computer; handles addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and also makes logical and comparison decisions.

programs with which you accomplish tasks such as word processing, photo editing, or sending e-mail, and use the computer in a productive manner

a port that connects audio equipment to the sound card of a computer to facilitate the exchange of data

a storage device used to save data to tape resembling audiocassetts

wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances, and often used with mobile devices

the process of starting up a computer

the process of starting up a computer

the process of recording data to optical media such as a CD or DVD

a networking configuration in which all devices are connected to a central high-speed cable called the bus or backbone

a picture tube device used in a monitor, similar to a television

an optical storage device capable of reading data from and writing data to a CD

the part of the computer responsible for controlling all the commands and tasks that computer performs, acting as the brain of the computer

in a client/server network, this is the computer most people interact with to request information from the server and to perform many of the tasks that con be accomplished with a computer

a network consisting of client and server computers; often used in businesses

a measurement of how quickly a CPU processes data, an indication of a CPU's processing power

a program such as Microsoft Outlook, used to send and retrieve e-mail and manage day-to-day tasks

the term used to describe a person who understands the capabilities and limitations of computers and knows how to use computer technology to accomplish tasks

a port that enables a computer to be connected to other devices or systems, such as networks, modems, and the Internet

the part of the CPU responsible for obtaining instructions from the compute's memory; the control unit interprets the instructions and executes them, thereby coordinating the activities of all the other computer components

a small text file containing information that identifies a visitor to the Web site

words, numbers, sounds, or pictures that represent facts about people, events, things, or ideas

programs, such as Microsoft Access, used to store and organize large amounts of data and preform complex tasks such as sorting and querying to generate specialized reports

a computer that is assigned to handle one specific task on a network

an attack caused when a large number of computers attempt to access a Web site at the same time, effectively overloading it and causing it to shut down

a port used to connect an LCD monitor to a computer in order to use a pure digital signal

an impact printer, useful for printing multi-page forms

the diagonal distance between adjacent pixels, measured in millimeter

a measurement of printer resolution

a CPU that includes two microprocessors on a single integrated circuit

components of larger products, devices that perform per-defined tasks using specially programmed processors

a port, slightly larger than a telephone jack, that can transmit data at speeds up to 1,000 megabits per second (Mbps) and is usually used to connect to a cable modem or a network

a port used to send data at rates up to 800 megabits per second (Mbps), frequently used for digital cameras or digital video recorders

portable, nonvolatile memory, that uses electronic, solid-state circuitry

a type of screen used in CRT monitoys, and which differs from flat panel monitors

the keys numbers F1 through F12, located above the numeric key on a keyboard that have different functions depending upon the software program in use

approximately one billion bytes; a unit of measure for memory and storage space

one billion hertz; hertz is the unit of measure for processor speed

a computer interface with which you interact with the computer through the use of graphics and point-and-click technology; GUIs show documents as they will look in their final form

permanent storage device, located within the system unit, that holds all permanently stored software and data

technology that allows a CPU to emulate multiple processors, improving processing power and speed

a graphic representation of an object that you can click to open that object

a type of printer that resembles a typewriter; a key and ink ribbon are used to imprint a character on paper

the cycle composed of the four basic computer functions: input, process, output, storage

type of printer that uses a special nozzle and ink cartridges to distribute liquid ink on the surface of the paper

computer hardware used to enter data and instructions into a computer; examples include the keyboard, mouse, stylus, scanner, microphone, and digital camera

usually found at the top of a key-board. this type of key can be used for various Internet-related activities including opening a Web browser and sending e-mail

a port enabling data transmission through the use of infrared light wave; the devices sharing data require a clear line of site with no visual obstructions

a software program or hardware device that records every keystroke made on the computer

a type of printer that uses a drum, static electricity, and a laser to distribute dry ink or toner on the surface of the paper

an open-source operating system based on the UNIX operating system developed for mainframe computers

technology used in flat panel monitors, resulting in thinner and lighter monitors

a network in which the nobes are located within a small geographic area

the operating system designed specifically for Apple's Mac computers

a type of storage process using magnetized film to store data; used by media such a floppy disk or Zip disk

approximately one million bytes; a unit of measure for memory and storage apace

one million hertz; hertz is the unit of measure for processor speed

Musical Instrument Digital Interface port used to connect electronic musical instruments to a system

a port that connects to a standard telephone line, usually used to connect to the Internet or a local network, with a maximum speed of 56 kilobits per second (Kbps)

a port used to connect a monitor to a computer's graphic processing unit, located on the motherboard or video card

a large printed circuit board located in the system unit to which all other boards are connected; the motherboard contains the central processing unit (CPU), the memory (RAM) chip, and expansion card slot

a CPU that includes more than two microprocessors on a single integrated circuit

a device that has more than one purpose, often combining input and output capabilities

usually found at the top of a key-board, this type of key can be used to control or mute speaker volume

output devices used to display information on a screen for veiwing by an audience

the layout and structure of a computer network

any object connected to a network - may be a computer or a peripheral device

a type of printer that does not actually touch the paper

permanent storage, as in read only memory (ROM); data remains even when power is shut down

software whose code is made available for developers to modify and use as they wish, usually available at no cost

system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions, including the management of hardware, peripherals, and software; Microsoft Windows XP is an operating system

a network in which each node can communicate directly with every other node, and which is often used for home and small business network

a hardware device connected to a computer, but not located within the system unit, such as a monitor, printer, or mouse

a software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to a computer

email that masquerades as an authentic entity such as a bank or credit card company, requesting confidential information

a program used to create dynamic slideshows and generate speaker notes and audience handouts

a computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory and stored on ships located on the motherboard; measured in megabytes (MB) and gigabytes (GB). known as volatile memory

a set of memory chips located ont he motherboard that stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up. also known as nonvolatile memory

the speed at which the pixels are re-illuminated, measured in cycles per second and expressed as hertz (Hz)

a record created by Windows XP for all of a computer's system settings

a network configuration in which all devices are set up in a circular layout; data flows in a circular fashion, in one direction only

quick software fixes provided to resolve an error found in program code until a sofeware update can be issued

software designed to capture personal and confidential information that resides on a computer and then sends it elsewhere

a flexible and frequently used network configuration for businesses, in which nodes connect to a central communication device known as a switch

a collection of application software programs developed by the same manufacturer, bundled together and sold at a price that is usually less than the cost of purchasing each program individually

the tower, box or console that contains the critical hardware and electrical components of a computer

a program that appears to be useful of desirable, but acts maliciously in the background after installation

a versatile port used to connect a wide array of peripheral devices to a computer.

a computer of system software, typically as small program used to perform routine maintenance and housekeeping tasks for the computer

malicious code or program, usually installed on a computer without the user's knowledge or permission

temporary storage, as in random access memory (RAM): data is erased when power is shut down or when you close a program

a network composed of local area networks connected over long distances

a program that is able to replicate and spread from computer to computer without human interaction

a magnetic storage device used to save and retrieve data on Zip drives

a computer that is controlled remotely and can be used to help spread viruses, spyware, and spam