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118 Cards in this Set
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Analog Signal (271) |
a signal where data is represented by continuous waves. |
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Antenna (291) |
device used for receiving or sending radio signals ; often used to increase the range of a network |
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ARPANET (300) |
the predecessor to the internet, named after the Advanced Reseach Projects Agency ARPA, which sponsored its development |
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ASP (303) |
Application Service Provider - company that manages and distributes software based services over the internet |
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Backup (204) |
a duplicate copy of data or other computer content in case the original version is destroyed |
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Bluetooth (285) |
a networking standard for a very short-range wireless collections; the devices are automatically connected once they get within the allowable range |
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Bridge (289) |
a device used to bridge or connect two LANs; most often used to connect wired devices wirelessly to a network. |
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Broadband over fiber Internet access (BoF) (310) |
very fast, direct internet access via fiber optic networks; also referred to as fiber to the premises (FTTP) internet access |
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Buffer (184) |
an area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold data that is waiting to be used by the computer |
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Bus Network (267) |
a network consisting of a central cable to which all network devices are connected and through which all data is sent. |
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Cell Phone (259) |
a mobile phone that communicates via a cellular network |
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Cellular radio (276) |
a form of broadcast radio sent to and from cellular telephones via cell towers |
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Coaxial Cable (273) |
a networking cable consisting of a center wire inside a grounded, cylindrical shield, capable of sending data at high speeds |
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Command Line Interface (185) |
a user interface that requires the user to communicate instructions to the computer via typed commands |
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Communications Satellite (277) |
an earth orbiting device that relays communications signals over long distances
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Computer Network (257) |
a collection of computers and other hardware devices that are connected together to share hardware, software, and data as well as to communicate electronically with one another |
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Conventional dial-up Internet access (309) |
dial up internet access via standard telephone lines |
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Cookie (334) |
a small file stored on a users hard drive by a web server; commonly used to identify personal preferences and settings for that user |
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Desktop operating system (185) |
a type of operating system designed to be installed on a single personal computer |
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Device driver (180) |
a program that enables an operating system to communicate with a specific hardware device; often referred to simply as a driver |
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Dial-up connection (308) |
a type of internet connection in which the computer or other device must dial up and connect to a service provider's computer via telephone lines before being connected to the internet. |
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Digital signal (271) |
a signal where data is represented by 0's and 1's ex: a CD cd doesn't have as well of quality as a record (records have analog signal) |
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Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) (309) |
fast direct internet access available in some areas via the airwaves |
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Direct connection (308) |
a type of internet connection in which the computer or other device is connected to the internet continually |
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Disk Operating System (DOS) (188) |
the operating system designed for and widely used on early IBM and IBM compatible PC's |
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Dual-mode phone (259) |
a mobile phone that can be used with more than one communications network, such as with both a cellular and a WIFI network |
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E-commerce (323) |
Financial transactions performed over the internet |
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Embedded operating system (186) |
a type of operating system embedded into devices, such as cars and consumer devices. |
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E-portfolio (332) |
a collection of an individual's work accessible via the web |
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Ethernet (802.3) (279) |
The most widely used wired LAN networking standard |
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Extranet (270) |
an intranet that is partially accessible to authorized outsiders |
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Fiber-optic cable (274) |
a networking cable that utilizes hundreds of thin transparent fibers over which lasers transmit data as light |
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Fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) Internet access (310) |
very fast, direct internet access via fiber optic networks; also referred to as fiber to the premises (FTTP) internet access |
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File compression programs (203) |
a program that reduces the size of file, typically to be stored or transmitted more efficiently |
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File Explorer (199) |
the file management program built into the Windows operating systems; older versions of Windows use Windows Explorer |
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Forum (320) |
a web page that enables individuals to post messages on a particular topic for others to read and respond to; also called a discussion group or message board |
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Global positioning system (GPS) (260) |
a system that uses satellites and a receiver to determine the exact geographic location of the receiver. |
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Graphical user interface (GUI) (185) |
a graphically based interface that allows a user to communicate instructions to the computer easily |
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Hotspot (265) |
a location that provides wireless internet access |
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Infrared transmissions (IR) (278) |
IR- a wireless networking medium that sends data as infrared light rays |
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Instant messaging (318) |
a way of exchanging real time typed messages with other individuals; also called chat |
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Internet (299) |
the largest and most well-known computer network, linking billions of devices all over the word |
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Internet content provider (302) |
a person or an organization that provides the internet content |
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Internet filtering (333) |
using a software program or browser option to block access to particular Web pages or types of Web pages |
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Internet service provider (ISP) (302) |
a business or other organization that provides internet access to others, typically for a fee. example: TWC |
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Intranet (269) |
a private network that is set up similar to the internet and is accessed via a web browser |
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IR (278) |
Infrared transmission - a wireless networking medium that sends data as infrared light rays |
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Kernel (179) |
the essential portion, or core, of an operating system |
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Keyword (313) |
a word typed in a search box on a search site or the Web page to locate information related to that keyword |
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Linux (193) |
an open source operating system that is available without charge over the internet and is increasingly being used with mobile devices, personal computers, servers, mainframes and supercomputers |
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Local area network (LAN) (269) |
a network that connects devices located in a small geographical area, such as within a building |
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Mesh network (267) |
a nentwork in which there are multiple connections among the devices on the network so that the data can take any of the several possible paths |
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Metropolitan area network (MAN) (269) |
a network designed to service a metropolitan are (city) |
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Microwave station (277) |
an earth based device that sends and receives high frequency, highspeed radio signals |
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Mobile operating system (186) |
a type of operating system used with smartphones and other mobile devices |
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Mobile phone (259) |
a phone, such as a cellular or satellite phone that uses a wireless telephone network |
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Mobile wireless Internet access (310) |
internet access via a mobile phone network |
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Modem (288) |
technically a device that enables a computer to communicate over analog networking media such as to connect a computer to a broadband internet connection |
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Multitasking (182) |
the capability of an operating system to run more than one program at one time |
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Network adapter (288) |
a network interface such as a network interface card or an external network adapter |
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Network operating system (185) |
a type of operating system designed to be installed on a network server. also called Server operating System |
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Operating system (178) |
the main component of system software that enables a computer to operate, manage its activities and the resources under its control, run application programs, and interface with the user. |
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Parallel transmission (271) |
a type of data transmission in which a group of bits are transmitted at one time and each bit takes a seperate path |
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Personal area network (PAN) (268) |
a small network that connects two or more of an individual's personal devices when they are located close together. |
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Personal operating system (185) |
a type of operating system designed to be installed on a single personal computer. also called a Desktop Operating System |
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Podcast (328) |
a recorded audio or video files that can be played or downloaded via the Web. |
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Range extender (291) |
a repeater for a wireless network |
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Really Simple Syndication (RSS) (328) |
a tool used to deliver selected Web content to Subscribers as the content is published to a Web site |
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Repeater (291)
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a device on a network that amplifies signals |
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Router (289) |
a device that connects multiple networks together; routes packets to their next location in order to efficiently reach their destination |
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Satellite Internet access (309) |
fast, direct internet access via the airwaves and a satellite dish |
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Satellite phone (260) |
a mobile phone that communicates via satellite technology |
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Search engine (312) |
a software program used by a search site to retrieve matching web pages from a search database |
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Serial transmission (271) |
a type of data transmission in which the bits travel the same path, one after another, single file |
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Server operating system (185) |
a type of operating system designed to be installed on a network server; also called a network operating system |
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Social media (321) |
the collection of social networking sites and other communications channels used to transmit or share information with a broad audience |
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Social networking site (321) |
a site that enables individuals to connect and interact with other individuals |
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Software license (213) |
an agreement, either included in a software package or displayed on the screen when the software is installed or launched, that specifies the conditions under which the programs can be used. |
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Software suite (221) |
a collection of software programs bundled together and sold as a single software package |
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Spooling (184) |
called spooling particuarly when used with a printer ; the process of placing items in a buffer so the appropriate device can retreive them when needed |
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Spreadsheet software (230) |
a document containing a group of values and other data organized into rows and columns |
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Spyware (335) |
a software program that is installed without the users permission and that is secretly gathering information to be sent to others. |
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Star network (266) |
a network that uses a central device to connect all network devices and through which all network data is sent. |
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Switch (289) |
a device used to connect multiple devices on a single (typically wired) network; forward packets to only the intended recipient. |
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System software (177) |
programs such as the operating system that controls the operation of a computer and its devices and that enable the computer to run application software |
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Table (235) |
in a relational database , a collection of related records |
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TCP/IP (278) |
a networking protocol that uses packet switching to facilitate the transmission of messages; the protocol used with the internet |
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Telecommuting (264) |
the use of computers and networking technology to enable an individual to work from a romote location |
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Text messaging (318) |
a way of exchanging real-time typed messages with other individuals via a cellular network and typically cell phones |
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Twisted-pair cable (273) |
a networking cable made up of wire strands twisted in sets of two and bound into a cable |
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UNIX (192) |
an operating system developed in the late 1960s for midrange servers and mainframes; many variations of this operating system are in use today |
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Utility program (198) |
a type of software that performs a specific task, usually related to managing or maintaining a computer system |
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Videoconferencing (263) |
the use of computers, video cameras, microphones, and networking technologies to conduct face to face meetings over a network. |
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Video-on-demand Virtual memory (183) |
a memory management technique that uses hard drive space as additional RAM |
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Virtual private network (VPN) (270) |
a private, secure path over a public network, typically the internet |
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VOD (326) |
video on demand - the process of downloading movies and television shows, on demand, via the web. |
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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) (320) |
the process of placing telephone calls via the internet |
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Web (300) |
the world wide web- the collection of web pages available through the internet |
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Web conference (321) |
a face to face meeting taking place via the web; typically uses video cameras and microphones to enable participants to see and hear eachother |
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Web service (303) |
a type of self-contained business application designed to work over the internet or a company network |
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Web-based training (WBT) (329) |
instruction delivered on an individual basis via the Web |
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Wide area network (WAN) (269) |
a network that connects devices located in a large geographical area. |
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Wi-Fi (802.11) (281) |
a widely used networking standard for medium range wireless networks |
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Wi-Fi Direct (286) |
a standard for connecting Wifi devices directly, without using a router or an access point |
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Wi-Fi hotspot (310) |
a location that provides wireless internet access to the public |
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WiGig (802.11ad) (286) |
an emerging fast, short range wireless networking standard expected to be used for transferring large amounts of data from one device to another |
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WiHD (286) |
wirelessHD = a wireless networking standard designed for very fast transfers between home electronic devices |
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Wiki (331) |
a collaborative web page that is designed to be edited and republished by a variety of individuals |
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WiMAX (802.16) (283) |
a wireless networking standard that is faster and has greater range than WIFI |
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Wired network (265) |
a network in which computers and other devices are connected to the network from physical cables |
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Wireless access point (289) |
a device that connects wireless devices to a network |
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Wireless network (265) |
a network in which computers and other devices are connected to the network without physical cables; data is usually sent via radio waves. |
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Wireless router (289) |
a router with a built in wireless access point; most often used to connect wireless devices to a network and an internet connection and often contains a built in switch |
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Network Interface Card |
NIC an expansion card through which a computer can connect to a network |
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Word processing software (225) |
application software used to create, edit, save and print written documents |
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Word wrap (227) |
the feature in a word processing program that automatically returns the insertion point the the next line when the end of the screen line is reached |
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Workbook (230) |
a collection of worksheets saved in a single spreadsheet file |
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Worksheet (230) |
a single spreadsheet document in a spreadsheet program. |
