Technology Vocabulary Words

Understanding the meaning A motherboard is the main circuit board of the computer. Why do you think it is called a motherboard instead of a sisterboard or brotherboard?

Understanding the Meaning For example, what is the difference between uploading and downloading a file? Uploading is the transmission of a file from one computer system to another, usually larger computer system. Ex. Uploading a file From an Internet user's point-of-view, uploading is sending a file to a computer that is set up to receive it.

Understanding the Meaning Ex. of downloading a file Downloading is the transmission of a file from one computer system to another, usually smaller computer system. From the Internet user's point-of-view, to download a file is to request it from another computer (or from a Web page on another computer) and to receive it.

More vocabulary terms Application-a software program that lets you complete a task on your computer, such as word processing, listening to music, or viewing a Web page Bandwidth-the amount of information that one can send through a connection at a given time, usually measured in kilobits per second Ex. Application Ex. Bandwidth

More vocabulary terms Bitmap- the representation in rows and columns of dots of an image in computer memory Cache- a high-speed storage mechanism that allows a computer to store frequently accessed information locally Ex. bitmap Ex. Ex. cache

More vocabulary terms Cookie- a message given to a Web browser by a Web server that is stored in the browser and sent back to the server every time the browser contacts the server for a Web page. For example, a cookie can be stored with your user name that you use to login, so that the next time you navigate to the site, your user name can be automatically filled in Cursor- a symbol, usually a blinking line that shows where the next letter will be typed on a computer screen Ex. Cookie Ex. Cursor

More vocabulary terms Database- information stored and organized so that a computer can quickly retrieve selected pieces of information Download- the process of copying a document or file from an online source to your own computer Ex. DatabaseEx. Download

More vocabulary terms Encryption- the translation of information into a secret code Ethernet- a common method of enabling computers in the same local area network (LAN—see Chapter 15: Acronyms) to communicate with each other Ex. Encryption Ex. Ethernet cable

More vocabulary terms Firewall- a system (using either hardware or software) that prevents unauthorized access to and from a private network Information Technology- the broad subject of anything concerning processing or managing information, especially in a large company Ex. Firewall Ex. Information Technology

More vocabulary terms Keyword- a word that specifies a particular record or file in programming a specific command Motherboard- the main circuit board of a computer Ex. Keyword Ex. Motherboard

More vocabulary terms Network- a group of two or more computers linked together Plug-in- a piece of hardware or software that adds a specific feature to a larger, already existing system Ex. Network Ex. Plug-in

More vocabulary terms Search Engine- a program that searches documents, websites, and databases for a keyword and then provides a list of those documents Server- a computer on a network that manages network resources Ex. Search Engine Ex. Server

More vocabulary terms Upload- the opposite of download; to transmit documents from your computer to an online source Ex. Upload

More vocabulary terms Workstation-a type of computer that has enough power to run applications used in work environments, such as graphic design programs and software design programs; also refers to any computer connected to a LAN, whether a personal computer or workstation Ex. Workstation