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Software Revision Flashcards. Alex R

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1Firewall:A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network.
2Spyware:Is a type of malware that is installed on a computer without the knowledge of the owner in order to collect the owner's private information.
3Malware:Is short for malicious software, is any software used to disrupt computer operations, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems.
4Computer De-fragmentation:Over time, both the file and the hard disk itself become fragmented, and your computer slows down as it has to look in many different places to open a file. Disk Defragmenter is a tool that rearranges the data on your hard disk and reunites fragmented files so your computer can run more efficiently.
5Antivirus:Is an software is used to safeguard a computer from malware, including viruses, computer worms, and Trojan horses.
6Computer Software:Is made of one or more computer programs. Sometimes it means one specific program, or it can mean all the software on a computer, including the applications and the operating system. Applications are programs that do a specific thing, such as a game or a word processor.
7Formatting a disk:This means configuring the disk with a file system so that the OS system can store information on the disk.
8File transfer:Is a generic term for the act of transmitting files over a computer network like the Internet. There are numerous ways and protocols to transfer files over a network.