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| A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data |
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| the main circuit board of the system unit |
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| processor/central processing unit |
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| interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer |
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| consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor, data needed by those instructions, and the results of processing the data |
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Loses its contents when power is turned off
Ex. RAM |
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Does not lose contents when power is removed
Ex. ROM, Flash memory, and CMOS |
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| Speeds the process of the computer because it stores frequently used instuctions and data |
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| refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions |
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| is the point at which a peripheral attaches to or communicates with a system unit (sometimes referred to as a jack) |
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| can connect up to 127 different peripherals together with a single connector |
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| an opening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment |
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| an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory |
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| electric, electronic, and mechanical components |
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| allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer |
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| hardware component that conveys information to one or more people |
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| holds data, instructions, and information for future use |
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| enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices |
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| involves reducing the electricity consumed and environment waste generated when using a computer |
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| a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly via communications devices and transmission media |
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| worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and individuals |
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| tells the computer what tasks to perform and when to perform them |
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| controls access to the hardware, software and other resources on a network |
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| is a powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users sumultaneousy |
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the fastest, most powerful computer
-one-quadrillion instructions in a single second |
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| a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product |
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| a world wide collection of electronic documents |
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| a collection of related web pages and associated items |
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| a computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer |
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| refers to web sites that provides a means for users to interact |
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| sematic web or predictive web sites |
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| allows users to access web pages and web 2.0 programs |
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| the first page that a web site displays |
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| a web page's unique address |
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| allows you to open and view multiple web pages in a single web browser window |
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| finds information related to a specific topic |
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| classifies web pages in an organized set of categories |
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| any application that combines text with graphics, animaiton, video, audio, or virtual reality |
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a digital representation of non text information
BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF |
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| a small version of a larger graphic |
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| includes music, speech, or any other sound |
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| the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow |
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| consists of full motion images that are played-back at various speeds |
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| the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three dimensional space |
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| a program that extends the capability of a web browser |
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| a program that extends the capability of a web browser |
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| VoIP (voice over IP)/ telephony |
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| enables users to speak to other users over the internet |
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| FTP (File transfer Protocol) |
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| permits file uploading and downloading |
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| the code of acceptable internet behavior |
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| hardware and/or software that protects a network's resource from intrusion |
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| the use of a computer or network without permission |
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| the use of a computer for unapproved or illegal activities |
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| the discovery, collection and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks |
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| occurs when someone steals personal or confidential information |
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| a process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access |
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| an encrypted code that a person, web site, or organization attaches to an electronic message to verify the identity of the sender |
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| a notice that guarantees a user or a web site is legitimate |
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| a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used if the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed |
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| an applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace |
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| when the computer consumes someone's entire social life |
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| the moral guidelines that govern the use of computers and information systems |
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| protects any tangible form of expression |
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| a small text file that a web server that a web server stores on your computer |
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| an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup posting |
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| a scam in which a peretrator sends an official looking e-mail message that attempts to obtain your personal and financial information |
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| a scam where a perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal and financial information via spoofing |
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| gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of trust and naivity |
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| the use of computer to observe, record, and review and employee's use of a computer |
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