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CPS 110 FINAL
DIGITAL DIVIDE
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
04/26/2015

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ACCESS TIME
Definition
The amount of time it takes the processor to read data, instructions,and information from memory and the time required to deliver an item from memory to the processor. 267
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DEFRAGMENTATION
Definition
Reorganizing the contents of a hard disk so that the files are stored in contiguous sectors. 186
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CAPACITY
Definition
The number of bytes (characters)a storage medium can hold. 336
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SECTORS
Definition
The small arcs into which tracks on a disk are divided. 342
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TRACKS
Definition
Narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of the disk. 342
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FORMATTING
Definition
The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors (Figure 8-6)so that the operating system can store and locate data and information on the disk. 342
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RAID
Definition
Redundant array of independent disks; a group of two or more integrated hard disks. 343
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SOLID STATE DRIVES
Definition
A storage device that typically
uses flash memory to store data,
instructions, and information, and that
contains no moving parts. 16
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CLOUD STORAGE
Definition
An Internet service that provides storage to computer users. 17,
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OPTICAL DISKS
Definition
Type of storage medium that
consists of a flat, round, portable disc
made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that
is written and read by a laser. 17
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SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Definition
Term used to refer to the
operating system and other tools that
consist of the programs that control or
maintain the operations of the computer
and its devices. 152
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OPERATING SYSTEM
Definition
A set of programs that
coordinates all the activities among
computer or mobile device hardware.
25
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BOOTING
Definition
The process of starting or restarting
a computer or mobile device. 381
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BIOS
Definition
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USER INTERFACE
Definition
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PREEMPTIVE MULTITASKING
Definition
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SINGLE TASKING
Definition
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VIRTUAL MEMORY
Definition
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EMBEDDED OS
Definition
Operating
system used by an embedded computer.
402.
Term
COMPUTER VIRUS
Definition
Term
TROJAN HORSE
Definition
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WORM
Definition
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COMMUNICATIONS
Definition
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WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS
Definition
Term
NETWORKS
Definition
Term
LAN
Definition
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MAN
Definition
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WAN
Definition
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P2P
Definition
P2P file sharing, 422
Term
NETWORK TOPOLOGY
Definition
The layout of the computers
and devices in a communications
network. 423
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TCP/IP
Definition
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DIAL UP MODEM
Definition
A communications device
that converts digital signals to analog
signals and analog signals to digital signals,
so that data can travel along an analog
phone line. 435
Term
BANDWIDTH
Definition
The amount of data,
instructions,
and information that can
travel over transmission media. 58,
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LATENCY
Definition
The time it takes a signal to travel
from one location to another on a network.
442
Term
HACKER
Definition
Someone who accesses a computer
or network illegally. 179
Term
CRACKER
Definition
Someone who accesses a computer
or network illegally with the intent of
destroying data, stealing information, or
other malicious action. 204
Term
ROOTKIT
Definition
Malware that easily can hide and
allow someone to take full control of a
computer from a remote location, often
for nefarious purposes. 180
Term
BOTNET
Definition
A group of compromised
computers
or mobile devices connected
to a network such as the Internet that are used to attack other networks, usually
for nefarious purposes. 206
Term
DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACK
Definition
An
assault whose purpose is to disrupt
computer
access to an Internet service
such as the web or email. 206
Term
SPOOFING
Definition
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FIREWALL
Definition
Hardware and/or software that
protects a network’s resources from
intrusion by users on another network
such as the Internet. 23
Term
UPS
Definition
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COMPUTER ETHICS
Definition
The moral guidelines
that govern the use of computers, mobile
devices, and information systems. 224
Term
COOKIES
Definition
A small text file that a web server
stores on your computer. 182
Term
PHISHING
Definition
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SPAM
Definition
An unsolicited email message or
posting sent to many recipients or
forums at once. 183
Term
INFORMATION SYSTEM
Definition
A set of hardware,
software, data, people, and procedures
that work together to produce information.
491
Term
SDLC
Definition
Term
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Definition
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COMPUTER PROGRAM
Definition
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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Definition
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MACHINE LANGUAGES
Definition
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ASSEMBLY LANGUAGES
Definition
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PROCEDURAL LANGUAGE
Definition
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C
Definition
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COBOL
Definition
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MACRO
Definition
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