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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