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IC3 Vocabulary Terms
Holbrook - IC3 Vocabulary Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ActiveX | An add-in used to run small programs within a browser. |
| Add-In | A small application that runs within a Web browser. |
| Bullet | A small icon which denotes a new level in an organized list. |
| CPU | The central processing unit (CPU) is the main component of a computer. |
| Client-Server Networks | A type of network in which a server directs the clients' requests for resources. |
| Communication | Information transferred between user agents and servers on a network. |
| Cookie | A small text file stored on a computer by a Web site containing information about previous visits to the Web site. |
| Dial-Up | A type of network connection in which data is passed through phone lines. |
| Digital Certificate | An online credential issued by a trusted authority and used to verify user identity. |
| EULA | End-User License Agreement (EULA) is a document associated with a standalone software program which explains the legal regulations for using the software. |
| Embedded System | An operating system that combines processors and software in a device. |
| Excel | The spreadsheet application used in the Microsoft Office suite. |
| Extranet | A private network that an organization uses to communicate and share data with customers or partners. |
| FTP | File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a protocol used to move files and folders over a network or the Internet. |
| Filtering Software | A program used to prevent a user from going to certain Web sites that may be inappropriate. |
| Firewall | Hardware or software used to protect data by determining what can get in and out of a network |
| Flaming | Hostile and insulting interaction between Internet users. |
| Footer | The bottom portion of a document which may contain information such as title author page number or file name. |
| Format | The act of modifying the appearance of text and other. |
| Format Painter | A tool used in Microsoft Office applications which applies the formatting of a selected area to other areas. |
| Freeware | Software that is available to use without cost. |
| HTML | Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the language used to format text and other elements of a Web page. |
| HTTP | Hypertext Transport Protocol (HTTP) is a protocol that transmits requests and data between user agents and Web servers. |
| HTTPS | Secure Hypertext Transport Protocol (HTTPS) is the encryption protocol used to transmit requests and data between agents and Web servers. |
| Hard Drive | The primary storage component of a computer which holds all software and data. |
| Header | The uppermost portion of a document which may contain information such as title author page number or file name. |
| IP Address | A numerical address that identifies computers and devices on a network. |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides customers access to the Internet. |
| Input | The first stage of the computing process, in which a user initiates an action by giving the computer information or a request. |
| Internet | The worldwide network of connected computers and servers. |
| Intranet | A private network that allows computers within an organization to share data and applications. |
| LAN | A local area network (LAN) is a connection of two or more computers in close proximity. |
| Margin | The white space surrounding the text or objects on a document. |
| Monitoring Software | A program used to record what Web sites a user visits. |
| Netiquette | Online guidelines that define what type of conduct is appropriate and courteous to other Internet users. |
| OS | An operating system (OS) is the primary form of software running on a computer that organizes files and folders as well as telling the hardware how to interact with the user and other software. |
| Open Source Software | An application that allows free distribution and encourages developers to improve the application and add to it. |
| Optical Media | A type of media used to store data which is read by a laser such as a CD or a DVD. |
| Output | The third stage of the computing process in which the computer produces a result based on the user's request. |
| Peer-to-Peer Network | A type of network that connects two client computers directly together. |
| Podcast | A series of digital audio or video files accessed via a Web feed. |
| PowerPoint | The presentation and slide show application used in the Microsoft Office suite. |
| Processing | The second stage of the computing process, in which the computer analyzes information input by the user. |
| Protocol | Communication standards that allow different systems to communicate on a network. |
| Proxy Server | A form of network security that acts as a go-between for requests on a network. |
| RAM | Random Access Memory (RAM) is a memory chip in a computer which holds all programs and data when they are in use. |
| ROM-BIOS | Read-Only Memory Basic Input/Output System (ROM-BIOS) is a computer chip which holds basic instructions and services in order to run basic hardware tests. |
| RSS | Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a protocol that allows subscriptions to podcasts newsfeeds blogs and other content on the Web. |
| Real-Time Operating System | An operating system that reacts to current events and actions occurring around it. |
| SSL | Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is the protocol used to encrypt data being transferred across the Internet. |
| Select | The act of highlighting a segment of text for further editing. |
| Server | Hardware that enables communication by passing messages to other users on a network. |
| Shareware | A version of a software application available for free use with limited features or for a trial period. |
| Software as a Service | An application that is not installed locally but used over the Internet or another network. |
| Spam | Unsolicited bulk e-mail. |
| Standalone Software | A type of software that is downloaded or installed and runs independently on a computer. |
| TCP/IP | Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the standard protocol suite used to ensure that all computers connected to the Internet speak a common language. |
| Table | A grid with modifiable rows and columns used to cleanly present data or other information. |
| Template | A set of pre-designed formats and layouts applied to a document for a specific purpose. |
| Theme | A pre-defined set of backgrounds colors and text formats used in Microsoft Office applications. |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the address of a Web page on the World Wide Web. |
| User Agent | Locally accessed software that allows the receipt of and response to communication. |
| Virus | A small program or application designed to harm a computer A virus requires human interaction to spread. |
| WAN | A wide area network (WAN) is a connection of two or more networks over a great distance. |
| Web Cache | A file that stores copies of Web pages to make frequently accessed pages load faster. |
| Word | The word processing program used in the Microsoft Office suite Word allows users to enter text images and other objects to create various types of documents. |
| Worm | A small program or application, capable of self-propagation designed to harm a computer. |
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