Hardware
This component is often called the "brain" of the computer
CPU
This type of software manages hardware and provides a platform for other programs to run, ex. Windows and macOS
Operating System
This device connects multiple devices within a local network so they can communicate
Switch or Router
This social engineering attack tricks people into revealing sensitive info, often through fake emails.
Phishing
This term describes an organized collection of structured data.
Database
This volatile memory holds data temporarily and is cleared when the power is off.
RAM
This umbrella term covers viruses, worms, spyware, and ransomware
Malware
This unique number identifies a device on a network.
IP Address
This security practice requires two or more proofs of identity before granting access.
Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
This language is used to query and manage relational databases.
SQL
This storage technology uses flash memory with no moving parts, making it faster and more durable than a traditional hard drive.
SSD (Solid State Drive)
This is the general term for a program installed on a computer to perform a specific task, like a browser or a calculator.
Application/App
This wireless networking technology is commonly known by a friendlier name than its technical standard, 802.11.
Wi-Fi
This type of malware locks or encrypts a victim's files and demands payment to restore access.
Ransomware
his basic programming structure repeats a set of instructions multiple times.
Loop
This card handles rendering images and video, and is especially important for gaming or graphic design.
GPU
This term describes software that's illegally copied, downloaded, or distributed without proper licensing.
Pirated
This type of network spans a large geographic area, connecting cities or even countries.
WAN (Wide Area Network)
The everyday practice of copying data to a separate location, protecting against loss from failure or attack.
Backup
This term describes a step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem.
Algorithm
This component converts AC power from the wall into DC power the internal components can use.
Power Supply (PSU)
This term describes software distributed under terms that let anyone view, modify, and share the source code
Open Source
This service translates human-friendly domain names into IP addresses.
DNS
This security principle says users should only be given the minimum access needed to do their job.
Principle of least privilege
In a database table, this field or combination of fields uniquely identifies each record.
Primary key