| A | B |
|---|
| Network Interface Card | NIC stands for. |
| Allows computers to communicate with each other | NIC |
| MAC | Media Access Control |
| Operating System | is a software program that enables the computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer software. |
| Email | A way that viruses can get on your computer |
| Firewalls | A software utility and/or hardware device that limits outside network access to a computer or local network by blocking or restricting ports. |
| Backups | step or procedure that enables a user or company to make a copy of data that can be recovered at a later time if that data is deleted or corrupted at a later time. |
| Remote Desktop | A person can take control of my computer from another computer. |
| IPCONFIG | Command that will help you find your IP Address of your computer |
| VOIP | Voice over IP |
| Protocol | The rules that are used to send data across the internet |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider |
| DUN | Dial up Network |
| Browser Scripts | Small programs which are embedded in websites, one example, viruses. |
| Authentication | Act of establishing or confirming something is true. |
| Biometics | A way to identify a user. |
| Viruses | Trojan, Worm |
| Nicad | The first type of battery for a laptop. |
| Preventive Maintenance | Procedures a person can do on their computer to keep it working properly. |
| Antivirus Software | Should be updated regularly. |
| Data Migration | Moving data from one format to another. |
| Disk Cleanup | Can remove unwanted data from your computer. |
| Add/Remove | Can get rid of unwanted programs off your computer. |
| Automatic Updates | Windows files that are needed to keep your computer running that can be downloaded from the internet regularly. |
| NTFS | New Technology File System |
| Encrypting | Making a code for your data for security reasons. |
| DHCP | Network protocol that enables a server to automatiocally assigns an IP address. |
| PCI | A network interface card, which is the most compatible with today's computers. |
| Half-duplex | Allows data transmission in both directions, but not simultaneously. |
| Internet | The world's largest computer network. |
| 1960 | The internet was developed. |
| STP | Shielded Twisted Pair |
| PING 127.0.0.1 | Command ou use to test TCP/IP. |
| Shareware | Trial or demonstration software. |
| Defragmentation Process | Data is rearranged so the information is more easily found. |
| Device Manager | A place to go and troubleshoot your hardware problems. |
| 30 | The number of days that activation must be completed when installing an operating system. |
| Safe Mode | You can start by tapping the F5 key during boot. |
| System Restore | Returns your Windows XP computer to its configuration settings from a previous time. |
| Check cable connection | The most obvious troubleshooting procedure for checking a failed wired network connection. |
| FTP | File Transfer Protocol |
| Input Device | Keyboard |
| Output Device | Printer |
| PS/2 | Mouse Port |
| Parallel | Printer Port |
| LAN | Local Area Network |
| WAN | Wide Area Network |
| Linx | Open Source Software |
