Basic Computer Terms Introduction to Computer Applications Mrs. Sorrell
When a client is combined with a server Client/Server Network Clients are individual computers that share information from just one network.
A device that accepts information and instructions from the user, processes the data in a which the user designates and displays the information in a form stipulated by the user.
Computer
Devices used to insert or place data into the computer for processing Give several examples Input device Examples: keyboard, mouse, scanner, jump drive
Allows the user to keep data and files to be used again and again Storage
The tangible components of a computer Hardware
Memory that is accessed randomly regardless of location— volatile memeroy RAM
A portable external storage device that plugs into your computer. Flash drive or external hard drive
Short for binary digits bits
One web page connected to another web page Hyperlink
A company that sells internet access ISP—Internet Service Provider
The programming language used for writing and creating web pages HTML or SML or ASP
Software used to access, retrieve, and interact with web pages Web browser
WWW World Wide Web
The address of a web site you want to retrieve URL—Uniform Resource Locator
Software that helps the computer perform specific tasks System Software
Equal to eight bits Byte
Connects one computer to another Network
A computer that is the central storage location for programs and user data Server
Malicious software Malware
The unique address of the computer you are using; all computer have one IP address
A site that looks exactly like an authentic site—created in order to steal your personal information Spoofed site
A worldwide collections of networks that allow people to communicate and share information Internet
A collection of web pages that have the same theme Web site
Stores web sites Web server
Hypertext transfer protocol (secure)
Network computers that connect in order to play games Client/client network Each client is equal