Basic
Computer
Terms
Introduction to Computer
Applications
Mrs. Sorrell
When a client is
combined with a server
Client/Server Network
Clients 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 processing
Give 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
WWW
World 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 bits
Byte
Connects one computer
to another
Network
A computer that is the central
storage location for programs
and user data
Server
Malicious software
Malware
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 network
Each client is equal