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CTI Lesson 3 Vocab
Vocabulary Terms and Definitions for CT Intro Lesson 3.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Firewall | A combination of hardware and software that creates a buffer between an internal network and the Internet to prevent unauthorized access. |
| Hackers | Expert computer users who invade someone else’s computer, either for personal gain or just for the satisfaction of being able to do it. |
| Modem | Communications hardware device that facilitates the transmission of data. |
| Parallel ports | Computer ports that can transmit data eight bits at a time; usually used by a printer. |
| Plug and play | Technology that allows a hardware component to be attached to a computer so that it is automatically configured by the operating system, without user intervention. |
| Serial ports | Computer ports that can transmit data one bit at a time; often used by a modem or a mouse. |
| Surge protectors | Devices that protect electronic equipment from variations in electric current. |
| Troubleshooting | Analyzing problems to correct faults in the system. |
| Uninterruptible power source (UPS) | A battery power source that provides electric current during a power outage. |
| Universal serial bus (USB) | Standard for computer ports that support data transfer rates of up to 12 million bits per second. |
| Virus | A computer program that is written to cause corruption of data. |
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