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computer science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| computer | technically this only to a programmable machine but native english speakers commonly use it to refer to the entire personal computer device including a monitor keyboard mouse or laptop |
| CPU | CPU stands for central processing unit it is a brain of a computer that executes instructions and performs calculations |
| hard drive | a storage device that permanently stores data including the operating system programs and files |
| hard ware | the hardware are the physical components of a computer such as the monitor keyboard and motherboard |
| keyboard | the physical board that allows you to type information into a computer |
| laptop | a computer device that is easily portable |
| monitor | another term for a physical computer screen |
| mouse | the pointing device used to move the cursor and select objects on the computer screen |
| printer | an output device that produces hard copies of documents and images from a computer you have likely prints documents from a printer before although it is becoming less common for people to have a printer in their homes |
| router | a device that allows the other devices to connect to the internet if your internet connection is not strong enough you may need to move closer to the router |
| scanner | an input device that captures and digitizes printed documents or images for computer use you may have used a scanner if for example you needed to sign a document and then send it to someone by email |
| USB | USB stands for universal serial bus it is a common interface used to connect devices to a computer such as printers keyboards and external use |
| USB flash drive | often simply referred to as a flash drive or USB drive is a small and portable storage device used for strong and transferring data it is designed to connect to a computer or other compatible through a USB port |
| algorithm | is a set of instructions computer programmers design algorithms to make websites apps or programs perform certain tasks social media platforms also use algorithms to manage and personalize the content that users see on their feeds |
| browser | software application used to access and view websites on the internet there are different kinds or browsers such as google chrome safari and firefox |
| cloud | cloud based storage means that data is stored online this saves storage space on a computer device you may have heard someone tell you to save or upload something to the cloud |
| computer programming | the process of designing writing and testing sets of instructions that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks or solve problems this is often referred to as just programming |
| cookies | refer to small text files that are created and stored on a users device when they visit a website cookies are used to collect and store certain information about the users browsing activity and preferences |
| CSS | stands for cascading style sheets this information programs a websites layout and design CSS programs a websites font size and color |
| download | this verb refers to retrieving and saving information from the internet onto your device it can also be used as a noun to refer to information that can be downloaded |
| download | the opposite of download is upload which can also be used as a verb loading something like an image or file onto the internet or noun something that has been loaded onto the internet |
| electronic mail sent and received through a computer network you probably have an email account through a service such as a gmail or outlook and an email address with an at sign @ and a dot com .com | |
| Ethernet | wired networking technology that connects computers and devices through cables |
| firewall | a security measure that controls and filters network traffic to protect against unauthorized access and threats it ensures that only desired and nondestructive content |
| HTML | stands for hypertext markup language which provides the information that is displayed on a website for example this programs the words that display on a websites homepage |
| internet | the online network that connects all web based devices |
| IP address | the unique code that identifies a device on the internet |
| javascript | a programming language used to add interactivity and dynamic features to web pages |
| keyword | short phrases that describe an image idea web page or piece of data for example the phrases and terms you type into a search engine are considered keywords |
| spam | spam named after the meat product refers to any unwelcome email you receive usually from advertisers basically this is the junk mail that you did not sign up for and do not want to read |
| toolbar | usually sits at the top of your web browser with icons that help you control what you see typically you can find icons that help you move forward backward or refresh a web page you can also type a web address here |
| URL | this is the address that brings you to a specific website on the internet typically it starts with www. ends with .com |
| wifi | wifi allows computers to communicate wirelessly once you connect to a wifi network you can access the internet without plugging your device into a wire based system |
| app | an app or application is a term that was first popularized by apple this refers to computer programs that are commonly seen on smartphones and tablets |
| backup | a copy of important data to protect against data loss or damage backup is the verb form of the term referring to the action of creating a backup |
| bite/ byte | the unit of measurement of data you might see variations like megabyte or gigabyte these refer to the amount of data storage available on a device |
| bug | a bug refers to a computer software problem this can cause an error message or even lead to a date hack usually you need to run a debugging program to remove the issue |
| cache | a temporary storage location in a computers memory or on a hard drive that stores frequently accessed data to improve system performance |
| browser cache | a temporary storage where a browser keeps copies of your web pages and files to speed up future access you can clear your cache to free up space if you are running low |
| database | a structured collection of data organized and stored for easy access retrieval and management |
| encryption | the process of converting of data organized into secret code to prevent unauthorized |
| file | a file is a collection of data or information stored in a computer system under a specific name and location |
| hacking/hackers/hack | hacking refers to act of gaining unauthorized access to computer systems or networks, hackers also known as cybercriminals use technical skills to breach security measures, a data hack is an intrusion into a computer system |
| malware | a broad term encompassing malicious software such as viruses ransomware and spyware many people have security or antivirus software to protect their computers from malware intrusions |
| virus | can replicate and spread often causing harm to computer systems and data |
| ransomware | encrypts or blocks access to a victims data rendering it inaccessible or unusable |
| spyware | is designed to secretly monitor and gather information from a users computer or device without their knowledge or consent |
| operating system | the software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides a user interface the way by which the user and a computer system interact |
| password | the unique string of characters that allows you to access a computer program or website and prevents others from accessing your information for example you need a password to log into your facebook account |
| RAM | stands for random access memory it is temporary storage space that holds data and instructions being actively used by the CPU |
| screenshot | a screen shot is a digital picture of the images on a computer or smartphone screen you can also screen shot or take a screen shot which simply means creating one of those images |
| software | the virtual information that makes a computer function this refers to the codes that create computer programs |
| spreadsheet | software used to organized analyze and manipulate numerical data in a grid format |
| zip | zip files are small compressed files these files store information with less data than traditional files when you download a zip file you need a program to unzip the file so you can access |
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