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Computer Tech

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Worm   software program designed to enter a computer program usually through a network and security holes  
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Output Devices   display, print, or transmit results of processing from the computer's memory  
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Input Devices   gather information and transforms the information into a series of electronic signals  
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Gigabyte   1 billion bytes  
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Software   Intangible set of instructions that tell the computer what to do  
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CPU   Brains of the Computer  
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Program   A type of software that helps perform a specific task  
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Platform   underlying hardware and software of the computer system  
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Operating System Software   master controller for all activities in a computer; ensures input and output proceed in an orderly manner  
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Hardware   includes electronic and mechanical devices that process the data  
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GUI   point and click menu options  
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Aplication Software   set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task  
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Drive   location on a network that is set aside for the collection of data  
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Optical Storage   means of recording data as light and dark spots on a CD or DVD  
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System Software   computer programs that help the computer carry out essential opperating tasks  
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RAM   Can't hold data when the power is off  
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ROM   can read the data from the disks; cannot store new data  
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Bit   each equals 0 or 1  
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Byte   8 bits  
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Kilobyte   1,000 bytes  
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Megabyte   1 million bytes  
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Time Bomb   waits for the PC clock to hit a certain date before activating the virus  
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Trojan Horse   computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else; doesn't replicate itself  
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Medium/Media   location where data is stored  
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Hard Disk   mounted inside the computer system's unit  
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Macro Virus   infects a miniature program that usually contains legitimate instructions to automate a document  
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Logic Bomb   watches for a specific set of input to activate the virus  
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File Virus   attaches to an application program  
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Trigger Events   event that activates a task often associated with a computer virus  
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Zip Disk   floppy disk manufactued by Iomega  
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Boot Sector Virus   infects the system files that your computer uses every time it is turned on  
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Computer   A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions.  
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Desktop Computer   a computer that fits on a desk and runs on power from an electrical wall outlet; seperate componets are plugged into it  
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Laptop/Notebook   portable, compact computer that can run on an electrical wall outlet or a battery unit  
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Workstation   powerful desktop computer designed for specialized tasks; tackles tasks that require a lot of processing speed  
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Supercomputer   can break codes and model weather systems  
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Mainframe   stores, manages, and processes large amounts of data  
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Server   supplies data usually through the use of LAN  
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Computer Peripheral Hardware   consists of those things that can be touched such as the keyboard, mouse or monitor  
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System Unit   holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard)  
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Modem   sends and recieves data to and from computers over telephone lines  
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Resolution   density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; measured in pixels  
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Terabyte   1 trillion bytes  
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Floppy Disk   Round piece of flexible Mylar plastic covered with a thin layer of magnetic oxide and sealed inside a protective covering; 3½ disk capacity is 1.44 MB or 1,440,000 bytes  
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Multitasking   running more than one program at a time; making sure that the instructions and data from one area of memory don't interfere with memory allocated for other programs  
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Computer Virus   Set of program instructions that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and/or spreads to other files  
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