Potpourri
High-speed network designed to link together metropolitan size areas, campuses or school districts
What is a Metropolitan Area Network
Program which acts as a boundary between a computer user and the computer itself
What is a Operating System
Machine which can be programmed to control symbols
What is a Computer
System for communication between two or more computers
What is a Network
Allows equipment such as fax machines, printers and files to be “served” to multiple computers
What is a Server
Designed to be a small, flexible system for use by computer programmers
What is Unix
Programs which direct the operation of computers; instructions for a computer
What is Software
powerful, single-user computer; more powerful microprocessor than PCs
What is a Work Station
Local, privately owned networks
What is a Local Area Network (LAN)
Hardware device connected to multiple channels for different networks through an interface
What is a Network Router
Chip which is the master control circuit of a computer
What is a Microprocessor
Physical and mechanical components of a computer such as the monitor, mouse, chips, keyboard, etc.
What is Hardware
Small, single-user computer; used in homes and businesses; based on a microprocessor
What is a Personal Computer
Worldwide, publicly accessed network
What is the Internet
Device provides the physical connection between the network and the computer workstation
What is a Network Interface Card (NIC)
Protecting a business or organization’s data assets
What is Information System Security
Variation of the Unix operating system
What is Linux
Extremely fast computer; can perform hundreds of millions of instructions every second
What is a Super Computer
Connects computers without the use of cables or wires
What is the Wireless Connection
Device dividing traffic on a local area network
What is a Network Bridge
Tags and instructions developed by the creator which tell the foundation of the system and how it was created
What is a Source Code
Allows users to operate computers without knowing the language used to communicate with an operating system
What is a Graphical User Interface (aka GUI)
Powerful, multi-user computer; can support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously
What is a Mainframe
Serves as a security device between a computer and Internet sites or between multiple computer networks
What is a Firewall
Serves as a security device between a computer and Internet sites or between multiple computer networks
What is a Firewall