Technical terms
Networking and
Telecommunication
1. First
computer network system. ARPANET
2. The
process of transferring data or information between computers. Data
Communication
3. Physical
layout of network. Network Topology
4. The
mode of transmission in which communication takes place from both the sides
simultaneously. Full Duplex Mode
5. Number
of bits that can be transferred per second over a given transmission
medium. Bandwidth
6. The
mode of only one way communication system. Simplex Mode
7. The
virtual message sharing method of communication. Data Communication
8. A
device that connects networks using the same communication
protocols. Bridge
9. A
computer network limited within a room. Local Area Network (LAN)
10. The
network architecture in which drives, files and printers on every computer can
be available to every other computer on the network. Peer-to-peer computer
11. The
interconnection between two or more computers through physical and logical
components to share resources. Computer Network
12. The
rules required to help entities communicate or understand each other or
complete set of rules and standards that allow different devices to hold
conversation. Communication Protocol
13. The
set of rules and procedures that makes the communications possible among
different computers in network. Communication Protocol
14. The
computer that acts as the central authority on a network. Server
15. The
computer on which users run applications. Client
16. In
this media, data travels in the form of light. Fiber Optic
17. The
amount of data that can be transmitted through communication channels in fixed
time period. Bandwidth
18. Any
network device that can connect to the network and can generate process or
transfer network data. Node
19. The
device which controls the flow of data between computers in a
network. Network Interface Card (NIC)
20. A
network of computers formed by using cables. Wired Network
21. A
network of computers formed by using unguided media. Wireless Network
22. A
form of wireless transmission in which signals are sent via pulses of infrared
light. Infrared Transmission
23. Wireless
communication media for short distance.Bluetooth
24. A
form of wireless transmission in which signals are sent via pulses of
electromagnetic energy in the microwave region of the spectrum. Microwave
Transmission
25. The
communication device that converts digital data into analog and vice versa in
computer network. MODEM
26. A
form of wireless communication in which signals are sent via radio
frequencies. Radio Networking
27. A
network which is extended beyond the boundary of countries. Wide Area
Network (WAN)
28. A
device with multiple ports that joins multiple computers together. Hub
29. The
internal interface produces by adjacent pair of twisted pair
cable. Crosstalk
30. The
network architecture in which all the computers have equivalent capabilities
and responsibilities. Peer-to-peer network
31. The
software which controls and manages all the operation in computer
network. Network Operating Software (NOS)
32. The
computer that controls and coordinates all the activities of the entire
computer in a network. Server
33. A
protocol that is used for file transfer, uploading and downloading files over
the internet. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
34. The
physical interface between cabling and network nodes.
35. The
topology in which all the computers are connected by a common distribution
channel. Star Topology
36. The
device which accepts weak signals regenerates them and sends them back their
way. Repeater
37. The
topology in which all the computers are connected to each other in a close loop
in a single cable. Ring Topology
38. A
communication media which use light to carry a data signal through the
cable. Fiber Optic
39. A
wireless technology that can be used to transmit data between two different
networks. Wi-Fi Technology
40. The
physical layout or cabling structure of computers on local area. Network
Topology
41. The
device that connects communication media with network devices. Media
Connectors
42. A
device that connects and controls two dissimilar networks
together. Gateway
43. The
network architecture consisting at least one server and one or more
clients. Client–server network
44. The
device which connects similar networks having same protocols. Router
45. A
card used to connect the cable to the computer in network. Network
Interface Card (NIC)
INTERNET AND ITS
SERVICES
1. The
language used for creating web pages. HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
2. The
visual communication of parties around the world. Video Conference
3. A
protocol that is used for file transfer, uploading and downloading files over
the internet. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
4. Communications
protocol for the transfer of information on the Internet. HyperText
Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
5. Network
of Networks. Internet
6. A
standard protocol for electronic mail transmissions across the
Internet. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
7. Software
used to display HTML documents. Web browser
8. A
protocol used to retrieve e-mail from a remote mail server. Post Office
Protocol
9. The
process of sending and receiving messages electronically through the
internet. E-mail
10. A
set of communications protocols used for the Internet and other similar
networks. TCP/IP
11. The
bulletin board service or public message group service of
Internet. Newsgroup
12. Internet
service that allows people to communicate with each other by typing in real
time. IRC (Internet Relay Chat) or Chatting
13. A
single page of website that contains information in specific topic or
subject. Webpage
14. Collection
of web files on a particular subject. Website
15. The
huge collection of hypertext documents on Internet. World Wide Web (WWW)
16. The
very first page of every web site. Home Page
17. It
identifies the general class in which particular websites are grouped. It also
includes the address and type of server and separated by dots. For examples:
.com, .edu, .org, .net, .mil etc. Domain Name
18. The
service that allows sending text messaged, graphics/images using
computer. E-mail
19. It
is the address which is used by various devices in the network for accurate
location of logical address. MAC address
20. A
software or program that allows users to view content on the Internet and World
Wide Web. Web Browser
21. A
protocol used for transmitting and displaying information in the form of web
pages on browsers. HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
22. A
unique address of assigned to each computer connected to the
Internet. Internet Protocol address (IP Address)
23. An
Internet protocol that is required to use Internet Telephony service. Voice
Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
24. A
company that provides internet services to the users. Internet Service
Provider (ISC)
25. A
unique address for a collection of related hypertext documents in web
server. Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
26. The
program that allows to log into another computer on the Internet. Telnet
27. It
is the system that allows the user to make telephone communication or voice
communication through the Internet. Internet Telephony
28. Software
or programs that search the websites for us. Search Engine
29. Standardized
naming convention for identifying a web document or file, in a sense the
address of a link. Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
30. Online
postal service. E-mail
31. An
internet service that allows selling and buying products
online. E-commerce
32. The
protocol used by e-mail client to download e-mails from the e-mail
server. Post Office Protocol (POP)
33.
34. The
process of transferring data from a remote computer to a client computer.
35. The
use of Internet for business to business and business to consumer
transaction. E-commerce
36. A
protocol that allows a user to access and transfer files to another
network. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
37. A
company that provides E-mail and Internet to use. Internet Service
Provider (ISP)
38. Software
that is used for surfing information through the internet. Web Browser
39. Message
sent electrically through computer network. E-mail
40. An
audio video communication system using internet. Video Conference
41. The
process of copying files, documents, programs etc from users computer to the
web server. Uploading
42. An
Internet tool that helps to upload/download the file. File Transfer
Protocol (FTP)
43. Buying
and selling products and services online. E-commerce
44. The
private network within an organization that utilizes the internet
services. Intranet
Cyber Law and Ethics
1. The
law that protects intellectual properties and stop computer
crimes. Cyber Law
2. Virtual
space created by computer network, Internet to make communication. Cyber
Space
3. Law
for stopping computer crime & abuse. Cyber Law
4. It
is registering, trafficking in, or using a domain name with bad faith intent to
profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone
else. Cyber-Squatting
5. Any
illegal activities that involves a computer, computer system or computer
network. Cyber Crime
6. The
law that governs the legal issues of cyberspace. Cyber Law
Computer Virus
1. A
destructive computer program that hides and replicates
itself. Computer Virus
2. A
virus that infects the boot sector of a disk. Boot Sector Virus
3. A
virus that infects executable files. File Infector Virus
4. A
virus that infects both boot sector of a disk and program
files. Multipartite Virus
5. A
virus that infects files created in MS-Word and MS-Excel. Macro Virus
6. A
program that detects and prevents computer from the computer
viruses. Antivirus Software
7. A
computer program that entertain and damages user’s files. Trojan horse
8. A
malicious program does not hide in other files but spread to other computer
without infecting files. Computer Worm
9. A
virus that changes the script of the document. Script Virus
10. A
category of malicious code that includes viruses, worms, and Trojan
horses. Malware
11. A
software package that tracks and sends personally identifiable information or
confidential information to third parties. Spyware
12. A
self-replicating computer program that uses a network to send copies of itself
to other nodes and it may do so without any user intervention. Computer
worm
13. A
code that mutates while keeping the original algorithm intact. Polymorphic
code
14. A
series of commands and actions that help to automate some
task. Macro
15. A
virus infects or substitutes its own code for either the DOS boot sector of the
Master Boot Record (MBR). Boot Sector Virus\
16. A
program containing code that can generate multiple copies of
itself. Computer Virus
17. A
computer virus that infects executable program files having extensions .exe,
.com, .dll. File Infecting Virus
18. A
small program that runs every time the computer starts up. Master Boot
Record
19. The
computer hobbyists who enjoy pushing computer system to its limit. Hackers
20. A
person who breaks and used password of others computer and file
illegally. Hacker
21. A
self-replicating computer program which does not need to attach itself to an
existing program. Worm
22. A
type of computer virus that infects the document or template of word processing
or spread sheet. Macro Virus
Computer Security
1. An
electronic device that supply steady voltage to the appliance. Stabilizer
or Constant Voltage Transformer (CVT)
2. The
scattering of the parts if the same disk files over different
locations. Fragmentation
3. A
battery supported power unit which supplies power during the failure of
electricity. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
4. An
electric device that supply electric power when the electric is cut
off. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
5. A
secret word that gives a user access to a particular file, program or
system. Password
6. Device
used to protect electronic device from high voltage. Volt guard
7. A
program that disinfects a file from a virus. Antivirus
8. A
program that controls the functions of the hardware device. Device Driver
9. A
copy of file that is used when the original file is corrupted. Backup copy
10. A
branch of technology that protects the machine from theft, corruption, or
natural disaster.
11. A
program that checks and keeps hard disk in good condition. Scandisk
12. A
program that rearranges the fragmented files. Defragmentation
13. A
device that protects your PC against power surges and spikes. Surge
Suppressor
14. Making
an extra copy of data and software. Backup data and software system
15. The
tool that is used to maintain performance and error-free like
management. Scandisk
16. A
device that protects computer system from the fluctuation of electric
voltage. Power Protection Device
17. The
process of rearranging the fragmented files in the contiguous spaces on the
disk. Defragmentation
18. The
process of restoring encrypted data to its original form. Decryption
Multimedia
1. The
integration of text, audio, video, picture and animation. Multimedia
2. The
moving images of real events. Video
3. The
moving images of artwork. Animation
4. A
simulation of movement created by displaying a series of images of artwork one
after the other. Animation
5. A
computer system that is capable of handling more than one medium
simultaneously. Multimedia computer
6. The
artificial environment created by computer system that appears
real. Virtual Reality
7. It
makes a computer capable of displaying and manipulating pictures. Graphics
8. It
displays alphanumeric characters on the screen for present information in
multimedia. Text
9. The
process of displaying alphanumeric characters on the screen to present
information.
10. An
integration of audio, video, graphics and text. Multimedia
11. The
artificial environment created by computer technology to entertain
user. Virtual Reality
12. The
computer having capability to integrate two or more types of media for
information presentation. Multimedia Computer