Careers in IT
Security
Hardware
Software
Acronyms
100

They write instructions that direct operating systems to execute tasks. They use a range of languages to program, test, and fix software applications.

What is a Computer Programer

100
A measure to assure data is entered by a human?
What is CAPTCHA
100
A barrier between trusted and distrusted networks?
What is Firewall
100
Programming errors
What are bugs
100
VPN
What is virtual private network
200

They apply the principles of engineering to develop computer applications. They often collaborate with developers and other engineers to create software programs. 

What is a Software Engineer.

200
A password combining letters, numbers and special characters with minimum of 8 characters
What is a Strong Password
200

This does a basic check of your hardware, verifying CPU and memory requirements are met before loading the operating system.

What is Power On Self Test (POST).

200
Fully functional software that can be used forever without purchasing it
What is freeware
200

FTP

What is File Transfer Protocol.

300

A document presenting a person’s ability by a third party that tests their abilities and skills.

What is an Industry Certification

300
Name of a program that invites the user to run it while concealing malicious code that will be executed?
What is Trojan Horse
300

A removable peripheral device, the most recognized example of SSD. Also known as a thumb or jump drive.

What is a flash drive

300
Computer program that retrieves hypertext documents via the HTTP protocol and displays them on the computer monitor.
What is browser
300
WAN
What is wide area network
400

They are responsible for maintaining the safety of a company's software and network system. This work entails developing, testing, applying, and analyzing the effectiveness of a variety of security measures.

What is a Cyber/Network Security Specialist

400

This filtering process used on a wireless access point would enable you to allow or deny host access, based on the layer 2 address.

What is MAC ID Filtering.

400

These two devices are used to pull the heat out of a very hot device to dissipate the heat.

What is a heat sink or CPU Cooling Fan.

400

This Windows tool provides a comprehensive view of all the different events occurring in the operating system.

What is the Event Viewer.

400

SQL

What is Structured Query Language.

500

They're responsible for ensuring the efficiency of their company's network hardware and computer systems. These engineers install new hardware, run diagnostics, and complete routine software updates.

What is a Network Engineer.

500

This type of list permits or denies a user’s access inside a network, such as being able to access a server or specific files.

What is an Access Control List (ACL)

500

A RAID array that only offers mirroring.

What is RAID 1.

500

This drive encryption utility is designed to protect data on a PC by encrypting the entire hard drive

What is BitLocker

500

URL

What is Uniform Resource Locator

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