Important Computer Science Technical Terms for SLC
1.
First computer network system. ARPANET
2.
The process of transferring data or information
between computers. Data Communication
3.
Physical layout of network. Network Topology
4.
The mode of transmission in which communication
takes place from both the sides simultaneously. Full Duplex Mode
5.
Number of bits that can be transferred per
second over a given transmission medium. Bandwidth
6.
The mode of only one way communication system. Simplex Mode
7.
The virtual message sharing method of
communication. Data Communication
8.
A device that connects networks using the same
communication protocols. Bridge
9.
A computer network limited within a room. Local Area Network (LAN)
10.
The network architecture in which drives, files
and printers on every computer can be available to every other computer on the
network. Peer-to-peer computer
11.
The interconnection between two or more
computers through physical and logical components to share resources. Computer Network
12.
The rules required to help entities communicate
or understand each other or complete set of rules and standards that allow
different devices to hold conversation. Communication
Protocol
13.
The set of rules and procedures that makes the
communications possible among different computers in network. Communication Protocol
14.
The computer that acts as the central authority
on a network. Server
15.
The computer on which users run applications. Client
16.
In this media, data travels in the form of
light. Fiber Optic
17.
The amount of data that can be transmitted
through communication channels in fixed time period. Bandwidth
18.
Any network device that can connect to the
network and can generate process or transfer network data. Node
19.
The device which controls the flow of data
between computers in a network. Network Interface Card (NIC)
20.
A network of computers formed by using cables. Wired Network
21.
A network of computers formed by using unguided
media. Wireless Network
22.
A form of wireless transmission in which signals
are sent via pulses of infrared light. Infrared
Transmission
23.
Wireless communication media for short distance.Bluetooth
24.
A form of wireless transmission in which signals
are sent via pulses of electromagnetic energy in the microwave region of the
spectrum. Microwave Transmission
25.
The communication device that converts digital
data into analog and vice versa in computer network. MODEM
26.
A form of wireless communication in which
signals are sent via radio frequencies. Radio
Networking
27.
A network which is extended beyond the boundary
of countries. Wide Area Network (WAN)
28.
A device with multiple ports that joins multiple
computers together. Hub
29.
The internal interface produces by adjacent pair
of twisted pair cable. Crosstalk
30.
The network architecture in which all the
computers have equivalent capabilities and responsibilities. Peer-to-peer network
31.
The software which controls and manages all the
operation in computer network. Network
Operating Software (NOS)
32.
The computer that controls and coordinates all
the activities of the entire computer in a network. Server
33.
A protocol that is used for file transfer,
uploading and downloading files over the internet. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
34.
The physical interface between cabling and
network nodes.
35.
The topology in which all the computers are
connected by a common distribution channel. Star
Topology
36.
The device which accepts weak signals
regenerates them and sends them back their way. Repeater
37.
The topology in which all the computers are
connected to each other in a close loop in a single cable. Ring Topology
38.
A communication media which use light to carry a
data signal through the cable. Fiber
Optic
39.
A wireless technology that can be used to
transmit data between two different networks. Wi-Fi Technology
40.
The physical layout or cabling structure of
computers on local area. Network
Topology
41.
The device that connects communication media
with network devices. Media Connectors
42.
A device that connects and controls two
dissimilar networks together. Gateway
43.
The network architecture consisting at least one
server and one or more clients. Client–server
network
44.
The device which connects similar networks
having same protocols. Router
45.
A card used to connect the cable to the computer
in network. Network Interface Card (NIC)
INTERNET
AND ITS SERVICES
1.
The language used for creating web pages. HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
2.
The visual communication of parties around the
world. Video Conference
3.
A protocol that is used for file transfer,
uploading and downloading files over the internet. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
4.
Communications protocol for the transfer of
information on the Internet. HyperText
Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
5.
Network of Networks. Internet
6.
A standard protocol for electronic mail transmissions
across the Internet. Simple Mail
Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
7.
Software used to display HTML documents. Web browser
8.
A protocol used to retrieve e-mail from a remote
mail server. Post Office Protocol
9.
The process of sending and receiving messages
electronically through the internet. E-mail
10.
A set of communications protocols used for the
Internet and other similar networks. TCP/IP
11.
The bulletin board service or public message
group service of Internet. Newsgroup
12.
Internet service that allows people to communicate
with each other by typing in real time. IRC
(Internet Relay Chat) or Chatting
13.
A single page of website that contains
information in specific topic or subject. Webpage
14.
Collection of web files on a particular subject.
Website
15.
The huge collection of hypertext documents on
Internet. World Wide Web (WWW)
16.
The very first page of every web site. Home Page
17.
It identifies the general class in which
particular websites are grouped. It also includes the address and type of
server and separated by dots. For examples: .com, .edu, .org, .net, .mil etc. Domain Name
18.
The service that allows sending text messaged,
graphics/images using computer. E-mail
19.
It is the address which is used by various
devices in the network for accurate location of logical address. MAC address
20.
A software or program that allows users to view
content on the Internet and World Wide Web. Web
Browser
21.
A protocol used for transmitting and displaying
information in the form of web pages on browsers. HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
22.
A unique address of assigned to each computer
connected to the Internet. Internet
Protocol address (IP Address)
23.
An Internet protocol that is required to use
Internet Telephony service. Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
24.
A company that provides internet services to the
users. Internet Service Provider (ISC)
25.
A unique address for a collection of related
hypertext documents in web server. Uniform
Resource Locator (URL)
26.
The program that allows to log into another
computer on the Internet. Telnet
27.
It is the system that allows the user to make
telephone communication or voice communication through the Internet. Internet Telephony
28.
Software or programs that search the websites
for us. Search Engine
29.
Standardized naming convention for identifying a
web document or file, in a sense the address of a link. Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
30.
Online postal service. E-mail
31.
An internet service that allows selling and
buying products online. E-commerce
32.
The protocol used by e-mail client to download
e-mails from the e-mail server. Post
Office Protocol (POP)
33.
34.
The process of transferring data from a remote
computer to a client computer.
35.
The use of Internet for business to business and
business to consumer transaction. E-commerce
36.
A protocol that allows a user to access and
transfer files to another network. File
Transfer Protocol (FTP)
37.
A company that provides E-mail and Internet to
use. Internet Service Provider (ISP)
38.
Software that is used for surfing information
through the internet. Web Browser
39.
Message sent electrically through computer
network. E-mail
40.
An audio video communication system using
internet. Video Conference
41.
The process of copying files, documents,
programs etc from users computer to the web server. Uploading
42.
An Internet tool that helps to upload/download
the file. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
43.
Buying and selling products and services online.
E-commerce
44.
The private network within an organization that
utilizes the internet services. Intranet
Cyber Law and Ethics
1.
The law that protects intellectual properties
and stop computer crimes. Cyber Law
2.
Virtual space created by computer network,
Internet to make communication. Cyber
Space
3.
Law for stopping computer crime & abuse. Cyber Law
4.
It is registering, trafficking in, or using a
domain name with bad faith intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark
belonging to someone else. Cyber-Squatting
5.
Any illegal activities that involves a computer,
computer system or computer network. Cyber
Crime
6.
The law that governs the legal issues of
cyberspace. Cyber Law
Computer
Virus
1.
A destructive computer program that hides and
replicates itself. Computer Virus
2.
A virus that infects the boot sector of a disk. Boot Sector Virus
3.
A virus that infects executable files. File Infector Virus
4.
A virus that infects both boot sector of a disk
and program files. Multipartite Virus
5.
A virus that infects files created in MS-Word
and MS-Excel. Macro Virus
6.
A program that detects and prevents computer
from the computer viruses. Antivirus
Software
7.
A computer program that entertain and damages
user’s files. Trojan horse
8.
A malicious program does not hide in other files
but spread to other computer without infecting files. Computer Worm
9.
A virus that changes the script of the document.
Script Virus
10.
A category of malicious code that includes
viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Malware
11.
A software package that tracks and sends
personally identifiable information or confidential information to third
parties. Spyware
12.
A self-replicating computer program that uses a
network to send copies of itself to other nodes and it may do so without any
user intervention. Computer worm
13.
A code that mutates while keeping the original
algorithm intact. Polymorphic code
14.
A series of commands and actions that help to
automate some task. Macro
15.
A virus infects or substitutes its own code for
either the DOS boot sector of the Master Boot Record (MBR). Boot Sector Virus\
16.
A program containing code that can generate
multiple copies of itself. Computer Virus
17.
A computer virus that infects executable program
files having extensions .exe, .com, .dll. File
Infecting Virus
18.
A small program that runs every time the
computer starts up. Master Boot Record
19.
The computer hobbyists who enjoy pushing
computer system to its limit. Hackers
20.
A person who breaks and used password of others
computer and file illegally. Hacker
21.
A self-replicating computer program which does
not need to attach itself to an existing program. Worm
22.
A type of computer virus that infects the
document or template of word processing or spread sheet. Macro Virus
Computer Security
1.
An electronic device that supply steady voltage
to the appliance. Stabilizer or
Constant Voltage Transformer (CVT)
2.
The scattering of the parts if the same disk
files over different locations. Fragmentation
3.
A battery supported power unit which supplies
power during the failure of electricity. Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS)
4.
An electric device that supply electric power
when the electric is cut off. Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS)
5.
A secret word that gives a user access to a
particular file, program or system. Password
6.
Device used to protect electronic device from
high voltage. Volt guard
7.
A program that disinfects a file from a virus. Antivirus
8.
A program that controls the functions of the
hardware device. Device Driver
9.
A copy of file that is used when the original
file is corrupted. Backup copy
10.
A branch of technology that protects the machine
from theft, corruption, or natural disaster.
11.
A program that checks and keeps hard disk in
good condition. Scandisk
12.
A program that rearranges the fragmented files. Defragmentation
13.
A device that protects your PC against power
surges and spikes. Surge Suppressor
14.
Making an extra copy of data and software. Backup data and software system
15.
The tool that is used to maintain performance
and error-free like management. Scandisk
16.
A device that protects computer system from the
fluctuation of electric voltage. Power
Protection Device
17.
The process of rearranging the fragmented files
in the contiguous spaces on the disk. Defragmentation
18.
The process of restoring encrypted data to its
original form. Decryption
Multimedia
1.
The integration of text, audio, video, picture
and animation. Multimedia
2.
The moving images of real events. Video
3.
The moving images of artwork. Animation
4.
A simulation of movement created by displaying a
series of images of artwork one after the other. Animation
5.
A computer system that is capable of handling
more than one medium simultaneously. Multimedia
computer
6.
The artificial environment created by computer
system that appears real. Virtual
Reality
7.
It makes a computer capable of displaying and
manipulating pictures. Graphics
8.
It displays alphanumeric characters on the
screen for present information in multimedia. Text
9.
The process of displaying alphanumeric
characters on the screen to present information.
10.
An integration of audio, video, graphics and
text. Multimedia
11.
The artificial environment created by computer
technology to entertain user. Virtual
Reality
12.
The computer having capability to integrate two
or more types of media for information presentation. Multimedia Computer
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