Lesson 3Vocabulary

By Cheryl Plunkett

Backup

Procedures that place a priority on files that would be difficult or impossible to replace or reconstruct if they were lost, such as a company’s financial statements, important projects and works in progress.

Data Theft

Removing data from a computer without authorization.

Driver

A small program that instructs the operating system on how to operate specific hardware.

Encryption

A standard method for encoding data.

Humidity

Moisture in the air that can cause computers to short circuit, resulting in the loss of data and damage to hardware.

Ping

A DOS command that tests connectivity and isolates hardware problems and any mismatched configurations.

Power Spike

A short, fast transfer of electrical voltage, current, or energy.

Surge Suppressor

A device that protects against power spikes.

Uninterruptible Power Supply

(UPS)

A battery power source that provides electric current during a power outage.