Vocab 1
An electronic device that accepts information and instructions from a user, manipulates the information according to the instructions, displays the information in some way, and stores the information for retrieval later.
Computer
A named collection of stored data.
File
Two styles of personal computers
Mac & chromebook
A device that shares a single internet connection from your modem to multiple devices (phones, laptops, smart TVs) using radio waves (Wi-Fi), creating a local wireless network (WLAN) in your home or office, while also often providing Ethernet ports for wired connections and managing network security
Wireless Router
When searching in a search engine, what should you avoid typing into the search box?
entire question you want answered
(be concise but use your topic words)
A metaphorical locked door on a computer, as it prevents other computers on the internet from accessing your computers.
Firewall
Designs that may include color, shading, patterns and textures that fill the background of a PowerPoint slide.
Background Styles
What is the name of the cable you can use to connect your computer to the internet?
Ethernet
How do you protect your files when utilizing a cloud-based program?
Password/2FA
When someone says they will save their document to the “cloud,” what does that mean?
You can access your document up from any device that has internet.
Refers to the physical components of a computer.
Hardware
The intangible components of a computer system, including the programs.
Software
The main circuit board in a computer, acting as the central hub that connects and allows communication between all essential components, like the CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage, and peripherals
Motherboard
A vital element of keeping your computer safe from viruses is to…
update your software automatically.
A program which misrepresents itself to appear needful, routine, or interesting in order to persuade a victim to install it.
Computer Trojan Horse
The largest network in the world, connecting millions of people.
Internet
Temporarily stores data (short-term memory) and programs, while you are using them
RAM
What is the purpose of a surge protector on a computer?
Safeguard its sensitive internal components from sudden, damaging spikes in electrical voltage (power surges) caused by lightning or grid issues
The term for software that can damage an individual’s computer?
Malware
A program that replicates itself by attaching to other programs already installed on the computer.
Computer Virus
Microprocessor, processor – responsible for executing instructions to process data, brains of the computer.
CPU
Permanently stores (long-term memory) the set of instructions that the computer uses to activate the software that control processing functions
Hard Drive
What is the term for copying your files from one computer to another?
Migrating
A type of scam in which an email pretends to be from a bank or another trusted source to trick you into handing over your personal information.
Phishing
A program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers, often relying on security failures on the target computer.
Computer Worm