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Computer Systems Glossary
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- 1Lanlocal area network- a network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as home, school or office
- 2Wanwide area network- a network which covers a broad area such as a city or country
- 3Output DeviceOutput device- An output device is either an exit or changes which exits a system like a monitor or printer.
- 4Input DeviceInput device- a peripheral device, as a keyboard or mouth, used to enter data into a computer for processing.
- 5Storage DeviceStorage Device- a piece of computer equipment on which information can be stored.
- 6SSDSSD- a storage device containing non-volatile flash memory, used in place of a hard disk because of its much greater speed.
- 7FireWireFireWire-is a type of cabling technology that allows data to be transmitted from external devices to your computer at very high speeds.
- 8RFIDRFID- RFID is a bar code like technology that allows for data to be transmitted from an RFID tag to compatible reader. RFID tags can be passive in nature, deriving their power from the very radio frequencies used by a reader to locate them.
- 9GPSGPS- The Global Positioning System is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions.
- 10USB-USB-also known as a flash drive or key chain drive,is a plug-and-play portable storage device that uses flash memory.
- 11IP AddressIP Address-a unique string of numbers separated by full stops that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
- 12SD CardSD Card- (Secure Digital Card) is an ultra small flash memory card designed to provide high-capacity memory in a small size, used in cameras and handheld computers.
- 13Security KeySecurity Key- Security Key is a physical USB second factor that only works after verifying the log-in site is truly a Google website.
- 14VoIPVoIP- Voice over Internet Protocol is a category of hardware and software that enables people to use the Internet as the transmission medium for telephone calls by sending voice data in packets using IP.
- 15CDCD- a compact disc.
- 16DVDDVD- a type of compact disc able to store large amounts of data, especially high-resolution audiovisual material.
- 17Cloud StorageCloud Storage-Cloud 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 typically owned and managed by a hosting company.
- 18Open Source SoftwareOpen source software is software whose source code is available for modification or enhancement by anyone.
- 19Proprietary 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.
- 20DMSElectronic system designed to organized and manage documents. These documents are usually organized with software, which provides the user with the ability to access, modify, and centrally store the documents
- 21Firewallprotect (a network or system) from unauthorized access with a firewall.
- 22SSIDAn SSID is the name of a wireless local area network (WLAN). All wireless devices on a WLAN must employ the same SSID in order to communicate with each other.
- 23WEPWired Equivalent Privacy is a security protocol, specified in the IEEE Wireless Fidelity standard, that is designed to provide a wireless local area network with a level of security and privacy comparable to what is usually expected of a wired LAN.
- 24Bluetootha standard for the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.
- 25Bandwidtha range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal. The wider the bandwidth the faster the download speed.
- 26Wi-fia facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wireless within a particular area.
- 27Modema combined device for modulation and demodulation, for example, between the digital data of a computer and the analogue signal of a telephone line.
- 28DoSDOS (Disk Operating System) was the first widely-installed operating system for personal computers
- 29Data Capture FormOnline Form
- 30EncryptionEncryption is the most effective way to achieve data security. To read an encrypted file, you must have access to a secret key or password that enables you to decrypt it. Unencrypted data is called plain text ; encrypted data is referred to as cipher text
- 31GUIIn computing, a graphical user interface is a type of interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators
- 32Foruma meeting or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
- 33Phishingthe fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, online.
- 34Radio Buttonsan icon representing one of a set of options, only one of which can be selected at any time.
- 35Passworda secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place.
- 36Data Usera data user is someone who controls the collection, holding, processing or the use of data.
- 37information CommissionerThe role of Information Commissioner differs from nation to nation. Most commonly it is a title given to a government regulator in the fields of freedom of information and the protection of personal data in the widest sense.
- 38Peer To Peer File TransferPeer-to-peer file sharing is the distribution and sharing of digital media using peer-to-peer networking technology.
- 39NFCNear field communication is a set of ideas and technology that enables smartphones and other devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity
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