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| Acceptable Use Agreement | A set of rules and guidelines that are set up to regulate network and Internet use and to protect the user. |
| firewall | Technology that prevents users from visiting inappropriate websites and protects the network from unauthorized users. |
| network | A system of connected computers that allows the sharing of files and equipment. |
| hacker | An unauthorized person who secretly gains access to computer files. |
| virus | A computer program designed to damage computer files. |
| password | A code for security protection to allow access to a computer or the computer programs. |
| hardware | Part of the computer system such as a keyboard, monitor, mouse, joystick, printer, speakers, etc. |
| stand alone computer | A computer that does not rely on any other computer or server to work. |
| software/ application | Programs that allow you to accomplish certain tasks. |
| server | A special computer that stores programs and files and then distributes them to other computers. |