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Basic Computer TermsIntroduction to Computer ApplicationsMrs. Sorrell
When a client is combined with a server
Client/Server NetworkClients are individual computers that
share information from just one network.
A device that accepts information and instructions from the user, processes the data in a which the user designates and displays the information in a form stipulated by the user.
Computer
Devices used to insert or place data into the computer for processingGive several examples
Input device
Examples: keyboard, mouse, scanner, jump drive
Allows the user to keep data and files to be used again and again
Storage
The tangible components of a computer
Hardware
Memory that is accessed randomly regardless of location—volatile memory
RAM
A portable external storage device that plugs into your computer.
Flash drive or external hard drive
Short for binary digits
bits
One web page connected to another web page
Hyperlink
A company that sells internet access
ISP—Internet Service Provider
The programming language used for writing and creating web pages
HTML or SML or ASP
Software used to access, retrieve, and interact with web pages
Web browser
WWWWorld Wide Web
The address of a web site you want to retrieve
URL—Uniform Resource Locator
Software that helps the computer perform specific tasks
System Software
Equal to eight bitsByte
Connects one computer to another
Network
A computer that is the central storage location for programs and user data
Server
Malicious softwareMalware
The unique address of the computer you are using; all computer have one
IP address
A site that looks exactly like an authentic site—created in order to steal your personal information
Spoofed site
A worldwide collections of networks that allow people to communicate and share information
Internet
A collection of web pages that have the same theme
Web site
Stores web sites
Web server
Hypertext transfer protocol (secure)
https://
Network computers that connect in order to play games
Client/client networkEach client is equal