Vocabulary 1
What is the type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression
Copyright laws
What is a type of malicious software, or malware, that spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software.
Virus
What is the external and internal devices and equipment that enable you to perform major functions such as input, output, storage, communication, and processing
Hardware
what is the vital component that temporarily stores data for quick access by your computer's processor
when someone takes someone else's personal information and then uses it for their own benefit, particularly without getting the individual's permission it is _______
Identity theft
gives users the right to use copyrighted material without permission under certain circumstances
Fair use
any computer code, program, or application that is protected by law against copying, theft, poisoning, or other use not permitted by the owner.
intellectual property
outlines the rules and guidelines for using an organization's computer network, website, or other technology resources
acceptable use policy
The process of safeguarding digital information throughout its entire life cycle to protect it from corruption, theft, or unauthorized access
Data security
the use of unconventional or illicit means to gain unauthorized access to a digital device, computer system or computer network
Hacking
a type of malicious software—or malware—that prevents you from accessing your computer files, systems, or networks and demands you pay a ransom for their return
Randsomware
malicious software that enters a user's computer, gathers data from the device and user, and sends it to third parties without their consent.
spyware
a form of data security in which information is converted to ciphertext
Encryption
protecting computer systems and data by preventing unauthorised physical access
Physical security
malicious software designed to disrupt or steal sensitive data from devices,
Malware
any software that displays online advertisements to users, with the developers of the software collecting revenue from those ads
Adware
the core engine of a computing system.
The data or instructions that you enter into a computer program in order to make it run.
Input
The information that a computer or device displays, prints, or transmits to another device.
Output
an external device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities.
Peripheral
a small but mighty electronic chip that serves as the brain of a computer
processing
the smallest unit of digital information
Bit
a number system that only uses two digits: 1 and 0
Binary
a collection of software that manages a computer's hardware and applications by allocating resources, including memory, CPU, input/output devices and file storage.
Operating system
the point of interaction between a user and a digital product, such as a website, application or software
User interface