Basic Computer TermsIntroduction to Computer ApplicationsMrs. Sorrell

When a client is combined with a server

Client/Server NetworkClients 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 processingGive 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 memory

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

WWWWorld 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 bitsByte

Connects one computer to another

Network

A computer that is the central storage location for programs and user data

Server

Malicious softwareMalware

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)

https://

Network computers that connect in order to play games

Client/client networkEach client is equal