IT Concepts and Terminology Flashcards
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is hardware? | "Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, RAM, hard drive, and motherboard." |
| Define software. | "Software is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. It includes applications, operating systems, and utilities." |
| What is an operating system? | "An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs." |
| What is an application? | "An application, or app, is software designed to help the user perform specific tasks, such as word processing, web browsing, or gaming." |
| Explain binary data. | "Binary data is information represented in a base-2 numeral system, using only two symbols: 0 and 1." |
| What is a text file? | "A text file is a type of digital file that contains plain text without any special formatting, usually with a .txt extension." |
| Define a Local Area Network (LAN). | "A LAN is a network that connects computers within a limited area, such as a home, school, or office building." |
| What is a Wide Area Network (WAN)? | A WAN is a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographical area for the primary purpose of computer networking. |
| What is TCP/IP? | "TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, which is a set of rules governing the connection of computer systems to the internet." |
| Explain malware. | "Malware is malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system." |
| What is a virus? | "A virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to a legitimate program or file and can replicate itself, spreading to other programs and files." |
| Define phishing. | Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised emails or messages as a weapon to trick the recipient into providing sensitive information. |
| What is a database? | "A database is an organized collection of data, generally stored and accessed electronically from a computer system." |
| What is a database table? | A table is a set of data elements that are organized using a model of vertical columns and horizontal rows in a database. |
| Explain a database record. | "A record is a row in a database table, which contains data about a specific item, such as a person or product." |
| What is a query in a database? | A query is a request for data or information from a database table or combination of tables. |
| What is a file format? | A file format is the structure or layout of a file that defines the way it is stored and organized. |
| Give an example of a common image file format. | "Examples of common image file formats include .jpg, .png, and .gif." |
| What is cybersecurity? | "Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks." |
| Define encryption. | "Encryption is the process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access." |
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Define software.
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"Software is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. It includes applications, operating systems, and utilities."
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Explain a database record.
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"A record is a row in a database table, which contains data about a specific item, such as a person or product."
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What is TCP/IP?
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"TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, which is a set of rules governing the connection of computer systems to the internet."
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What is hardware?
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"Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, RAM, hard drive, and motherboard."
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What is a query in a database?
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A query is a request for data or information from a database table or combination of tables.
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What is a text file?
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"A text file is a type of digital file that contains plain text without any special formatting, usually with a .txt extension."
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What is a database?
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"A database is an organized collection of data, generally stored and accessed electronically from a computer system."
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Give an example of a common image file format.
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"Examples of common image file formats include .jpg, .png, and .gif."
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What is a file format?
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A file format is the structure or layout of a file that defines the way it is stored and organized.
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What is an application?
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"An application, or app, is software designed to help the user perform specific tasks, such as word processing, web browsing, or gaming."
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What is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
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A WAN is a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographical area for the primary purpose of computer networking.
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Define phishing.
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Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised emails or messages as a weapon to trick the recipient into providing sensitive information.
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What is a database table?
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A table is a set of data elements that are organized using a model of vertical columns and horizontal rows in a database.
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What is an operating system?
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"An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs."
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Explain malware.
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"Malware is malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system."
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Define a Local Area Network (LAN).
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"A LAN is a network that connects computers within a limited area, such as a home, school, or office building."
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Define encryption.
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"Encryption is the process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access."
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What is cybersecurity?
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"Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks."
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Explain binary data.
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"Binary data is information represented in a base-2 numeral system, using only two symbols: 0 and 1."
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What is a virus?
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"A virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to a legitimate program or file and can replicate itself, spreading to other programs and files."
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