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)

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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

 

 

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