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Unit 1 Glossary
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- 1WANWide Area Network
- 2LANLocal Area Network
- 3Output DeviceAny piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by an info processing system which converts the electronically generated info into readable form e.g. Moniter
- 4Input DeviceAn input device is a piece of computer hardware equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer or other information appliance e.g. Mouse
- 5Storage DeviceA piece of computer equipment on which information can be stored.
- 6SSDA storage device containing non-volatile flash memory, used in place of a hard disk because of its much greater speed.
- 7FireWireA standard high-performance serial bus for connecting digital devices together or to a computer.
- 8RFIDRadio Frequency Identification is a technology that uses of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify an object, animal, or person.
- 9GPSThe Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites.
- 10USBUniversal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the cables, connectors and communications protocols used in a bus for connection, communication, and power supply between computers and electronic devices.
- 11IP AddressA unique string of numbers separated by full stops that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
- 12SD CardThe SD Association that defines the SD card standard doesn't actually define the exact speeds associated with these classes, but they do provide guidelines. There are four different speed classes — 10, 8, 4, and 2. 10 is the fastest, while 2 is the slowest.29 May 2014
- 13Security KeySecurity Key is a physical USB second factor that only works after verifying the login site is truly a Google website, not a fake site pretending to be Google. Just plug into USB port
- 14VoIPVoice Over Internet Protocol, if you have a reasonable quality Internet connection you can get phone service delivered through your Internet connection instead of from your local phone company
- 15CDA compact disc
- 16DVDA type of compact disc able to store large amounts of data, especially high-resolution audiovisual material.
- 17Cloud StorageCloud storage is a model of data storage where the digital data is stored in logical pools, the physical storage spans multiple servers , and the physical environment is owned and managed by a hosting company.
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- 19Open Source SoftwareOpen source software is software whose source code is available for modification or enhancement by anyone.
- 20Proprietary SoftwareProprietary software is software that is owned by an individual or a company (usually the one that developed it). There are almost always major restrictions on its use, and its source code is almost always kept secret.
- 21DMSA document management system is a system (based on computer programs in the case of the management of digital documents) used to track and store documents. It is also capable of keeping track of your browsing history
- 22FirewallProtect (a network or system) from unauthorized access with a firewall.
- 23SSIDSSID 32 alphanumeric character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a wireless local-area network that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the basic service set
- 24WEP, WPA, WPA2, AESWireless network security systems that stop hackers getting in.
- 25BluetoothA standard for the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.
- 26BandwidthA range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal.
- 27Wi-FiA facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area.
- 28RouterA router is a device that forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LAN or WAN or a LAN and its ISP network. Routers are located at gateways, the places where two or more networks connect.
- 29ModemA combined device for modulation and demodulation, for example, between the digital data of a computer and the analogue signal of a telephone line.
- 30Remote WorkingRemote work is a fast growing trend in the workplace with 3 out of 5 North American workers stating they can work remotely.
- 31Optical StorageOptical storage is the storage of data on an optically readable medium. Data is recorded by making marks in a pattern that can be read back with the aid of light, usually a beam of laser light precisely focused on a spinning disc.
- 32Magnetic StorageMagnetic storage is the storage of data on a magnetized medium. Magnetic storage uses different patterns of magnetization in a magnetizable material to store data and is a form of non-volatile memory.
- 33CCTVClosed-Circuit TV is a TV system in which signals are monitored, primarily for security purposes. CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras, and observation of the camera's input on monitors.
- 34Key LoggerA keylogger is a type of surveillance software that has the capability to record every keystroke you make to a log file, usually encrypted. A keylogger recorder can record any information you type at any time using your keyboard.
- 35EthernetA system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid simultaneous transmission by two or more systems.
- 36User IDA user ID is the unique name you use to identify yourself on eBay and is seen by other eBay users. Your user ID is shown when you buy or sell on eBay or communicate with other members. Other members can't see your real name
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