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Leach IC3 terms for ICT Exam

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ActiveX   An add-in used to run small programs within a browser.  
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CPU   The central processing unit (CPU) is the main component of a computer.  
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Cookie   A small text file stored on a computer by a Web site containing information about previous visits to the Web site.  
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Dial-Up   A type of network connection in which data is passed through phone lines.  
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Digital Certificate   An online credential issued by a trusted authority and used to verify user identity.  
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EULA   End-User License Agreement (EULA) is a document associated with a standalone software program which explains the legal regulations for using the software.  
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Excel   The spreadsheet application used in the Microsoft Office suite.  
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Filtering Software   A program used to prevent a user from going to certain Web sites that may be inappropriate.  
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Firewall   Hardware or software used to protect data by determining what can get in and out of a network  
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Flaming   Hostile and insulting interaction between Internet users.  
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Footer   The bottom portion of a document which may contain information such as title author page number or file name.  
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Format   The act of modifying the appearance of text and other.  
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Freeware   Software that is available to use without cost.  
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HTML   Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the language used to format text and other elements of a Web page.  
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HTTP   Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a protocol that transmits requests and data between user agents and Web servers.  
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Hard Drive   The primary storage component of a computer which holds all software and data.  
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Header   The uppermost portion of a document which may contain information such as title author page number or file name.  
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IP Address   A numerical address that identifies computers and devices on a network.  
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ISP   Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides customers access to the Internet.  
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Input   The first stage of the computing process, in which a user initiates an action by giving the computer information or a request.  
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Internet   The worldwide network of connected computers and servers.  
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Intranet   A private network that allows computers within an organization to share data and applications.  
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LAN   A local area network (LAN) is a connection of two or more computers in close proximity.  
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Margin   The white space surrounding the text or objects on a document.  
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Monitoring Software   A program used to record what Web sites a user visits.  
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Netiquette   Online guidelines that define what type of conduct is appropriate and courteous to other Internet users.  
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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.  
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Output   The third stage of the computing process in which the computer produces a result based on the user's request.  
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Podcast   A series of digital audio or video files accessed via a Web feed.  
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PowerPoint   The presentation and slide show application used in the Microsoft Office suite.  
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Processing   The second stage of the computing process, in which the computer analyzes information input by the user.  
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Protocol   Communication standards that allow different systems to communicate on a network.  
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RAM   Random Access Memory (RAM) is a memory chip in a computer which holds all programs and data when they are in use.  
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Select   The act of highlighting a segment of text for further editing.  
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Server   Hardware that enables communication by passing messages to other users on a network.  
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Shareware   A version of a software application available for free use with limited features or for a trial period.  
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Spam   Unsolicited bulk e-mail.  
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Template   A set of pre-designed formats and layouts applied to a document for a specific purpose.  
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Theme   A pre-defined set of backgrounds colors and text formats used in Microsoft Office applications.  
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URL   Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the address of a Web page on the World Wide Web.  
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Virus   A small program or application designed to harm a computer A virus requires human interaction to spread.  
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Web Cache   A file that stores copies of Web pages to make frequently accessed pages load faster.  
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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.  
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Worm   A small program or application, capable of self-propagation designed to harm a computer.  
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