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60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] disable v. to turn off an optional software item, making it non-functional [3] | When a check box doesn’t contain a checkmark, the function is "disabled," i.e. it is turned off and not active. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] domain n. [C] a part of the Internet that is owned by an organization or person, where they can upload files or access email [3] | We will register the domain, if it has not already been registered for someone else. * domain name * top-level domain | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] down a. (of a computer or computer system) not working and not ready for use [3] | Either there are network problems or the server is down for maintenance. * downtime | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] drive n. [C] a hardware device that reads and writes information on disks, CDs or tapes [3] | A disk drive rotates the disk very fast and has one or more heads. * hard drive * portable hard drive | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] driver (also device driver) n. [C] software that allows an operating system to communicate with a hardware or peripheral device [3] | You may need to load a new driver when you connect the device to your computer. * printer driver * keyboard driver | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] e prefix related to something that is done on or involves the Internet [3] | e-book * e-business * e-commerce * email * e-tailer | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] embed v. to insert an object into a file or an Internet page in such a way that it is no longer linked to the source document [3] | Why don’t you embed this YouTube video in your blog? | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] emulation n. [U] the ability of one computer to work in the same way as another computer; e.g. an Apple computer acting like a PC [3] | The efficient wafer operation provides for optimal emulation of third party software. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] enable v. to turn on an optional software item to make it functional [3] | Please put a check in the box to enable the spell checker. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] encrypt v. to put data in a secret code so that only someone with the right key can read it [3] | Sensitive banking data is encrypted before being sent to another subsidiary. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] encryption n. [U] the act of putting data in a secret code so it is unreadable except by authorized users [3] | We use state-of-the-art 128-bit encryption whenever you make a deposit with us. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] engine n. a program or service on the Internet that allows users to search for files and information [3] | Google has long established itself as the search engine of choice. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] enterprise resource planning (ERP) n. [U] a system to manage all the information and functions of a business or company from shared data stores [3] | Resource optimization through the use of ERP software has boomed in recent years. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] error message n. [C] a message that communicates to the user that the computer cannot carry out an instruction, or there is some other problem [3] | You’ll have to call our hotline if you get that error message again. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] execute v. to make a program or command happen or work [3] | Our home computer failed to execute the last series of updates. * to execute a program * to execute a command | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] expandable a. relating to a compressed file that can be returned to its original size [3] | It’ll take hours to get these expandable files running again. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] expert system n. [C] a computer system that is programmed to imitate the problem-solving procedures that a human expert makes [3] | The success of an expert system depends on the quality of the data provided to the computer. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] field n. [C] a specified area, within a database record, used for a particular category or item, for example, Name, City, Zip Code [3] | A field may have a specific number of characters or may vary. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] file n. [C] a block of information in the form of bytes, stored together on a computer or external storage device, and given a name [3] | If the file is protected by a password, you are asked to enter this password. * file name * file share site * file server; | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] firewall n. [C] a system or combination of systems that enforces a boundary between the Internet and another network/workstation [3] | Please check whether or not you have a firewall installed and, if so, whether it may be blocking access to the portal. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] flash n. a solid-state, non-volatile, rewritable memory that functions like a combination of RAM and ROM [3] | Flash memory cards are small and used in PDAs, digital cameras, cell phones, printers, etc. * flash drive * flash memory. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] fragmentation n. [U] breaking a file into parts to store the data in whatever disk areas are available [3] | In computer storage, fragmentation is a phenomenon in which storage space is used inefficiently. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] fuzzy a. (of a computer program or system) designed to deal with data which is imprecise or has uncertain boundaries [3] | A fuzzy search can be useful when the user is not sure of the spelling. * fuzzy logic * fuzzy technology | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] gateway n. a hardware or software setup that provides access to other systems or networks with differing protocols [3] | Prodigy has a gateway that translates between its internal e-mail format and the Internet. * a gateway to the Internet | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] grid computing n. [U] applying the resources of many computers in a network to solve or work on the same problem simultaneously [3] | Grid computing can be used for very large tasks that require an enormous amount of computing power. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] hack v. to use ingenuity and creativity to solve computer programming problems or to overcome the limitations of a system [3] | Last week he hacked into the company's central database. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] hand-held a. relating to electronic devices that have been designed so that they can be held and used easily with one or two hands [3] | Hand-held scanners are less expensive than desktop scanners, but require a steady hand to get a clear image. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] hands-free a. relating to electronic devices that are mostly without touch [3] | Hands-free wireless phones allow users to talk and listen to calls without holding the phone against their head. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] headset n. [C] a headphone combined with a microphone [3] | Headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset with hands-free operation. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] help desk n. [C] the place in a network or organisation where users ask questions or report problems with hardware or software [3] | The help desk operators provide help directly or pass requests on to technical support staff. * help desk technician | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] high-end a. relating to the highest level of development of a device, usually implying premium price [3] | High-end computers today will be largely obsolete in two years. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] high-speed a. relating to the transmission of data at high speeds over ordinary copper telephone wires or fibre wires [3] | Most multi-user gaming events require high-speed networks. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] home page n. [C] the main page of a Web site to which the others are linked [3] | The landing page from a Google search may not always be the home page. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] hotspot n. [C] a wireless LAN access point or a spot in a website that contains a hyperlink [3] | Most users find hotspots by mining the screen with roll-over. * wireless hotspot | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] hub n. a central device that connects several computers together or several networks together [3] | A passive hub may simply forward messages; an active hub amplifies or refreshes the stream of data. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] hyper prefix beyond the usual size or limits [3] | hyperlink * hypermedia * hypertext | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] identity theft n. [U] a form of Internet fraud that involves someone pretending to be someone else in order to steal money or gain other benefits [3] | Identity theft is a major concern for online security. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] icon n. [C] a small picture on the screen which represents a computer application, a file etc. [3] | Files and programs have icons which open when the user double-clicks on the icon. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] information (super-) highway n. [C, usually sing.] the use of the internet as a means to connect sources of information worldwide [3] | The information superhighway, once a dream, is now threatening us with overflowing traffic. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] intelligent agent n. [C] a computer utility program that uses AI to perform tasks such as retrieving and delivering information [3] | Intelligent agents are capable of autonomous action when searching through your email program. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] interactive a. relating to computer programs that accept input from the user while they are running [3] | The opposite of interactive processing is batch p., where all the commands are given before the program starts to run. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] interconnected a. relating to a system of mutually linked devices or systems [3] | Creating a system of interconnected devices is the next great challenge. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] interface n. [C] a shared boundary or common point for interaction between hardware and hardware or between a human and a computer [3] | The user-friendly interface is combined with a set of algorithms. * graphical user interface * virtual interface | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] intrusion n. [C] any set of actions that attempt to undermine the integrity, confidentiality or availability of a resource. [3] | Intrusion detection has become a lucrative sector of IT security. * Intrusion Detection System (IDS). | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] Internet Protocol (IP) n. [C] a part of TCP/IP, which is used to route a data packet from its source to its destination over the Internet [3] | The system is protected by https, a secure internet protocol. * IP address * Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] kernel n. [C] the essential part of a program or operating system that performs the basic functions [3] | My new netbook runs on a Linux kernel. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] log in (also on) v. to access a computer system, often by means of a password [3] | You need a password to log on to your home page. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] log off (also out) v. to perform the routine to finish using a computer system [3] | You’ve got to log out before switching the computer off. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] low-end a. relating to a basic level of development of a device, usually implying a cheap price [3] | Many users are happy with low-end computers that offer data processing and internet access. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] magnetic stripe card n. [C] a type of card which stores data by modifying the magnetism on a band of magnetic material. [3] | Magnetic stripe cards are commonly used in credit cards, identity cards, and transportation tickets. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] mainframe n. [C] a large and powerful computer that can support hundreds, or even thousands, of users at the same time [3] | Their mainframe computer is located in an air-cooled bunker below the earth. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] markup language n. [C] a language that has codes for indicating the layout and styling of a file, such as italics, paragraphs, insertion of graphics [3] | Exact instructions for a markup language have to be followed. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] media player n. [C] application software for playing multimedia files, including both audio and video files [3] | The current market for media players has been captured by RealPlayer. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] memory n. [C] he working space used by the computer to hold the program that is currently running, along with the data it needs [3] | The information is then stored in the computer's memory. * read only memory (ROM) * random access memory (RAM) | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] memory stick n. [C] a removable device with a flash memory card format [3] | Insert the memory stick into a USB port of your PC and copy the file onto the memory stick. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] merge v. to combine two files in such a way that the resulting file has the same organization as the two original files [3] | This is a tool for comparing and merging files and folders. * mail merge * print merge | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] micro prefix extremely small [3] | microchip * microcomputer * micro–electronics * microprocessor | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] modem n. a device for transmitting data over a telephone line, which converts analogue signals to digital signals and vice versa [3] | To enable you to surf the internet, your computer has to set up a connection via the modem. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] motherboard n. [C] the main circuit board that everything plugs into and that contains the CPU, the busses, memory sockets, etc. [3] | Additional boards, called daughter boards, can be plugged into the motherboard. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] multi prefix many or much, more than one [3] | multimedia * multi-player * multitasking | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] nano prefix indicating extreme smallness: one billionth part of a unit [3] | nanobot * nanocomputer * nanotechnology | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] net suffix related to the Internet [3] | Ethernet * extranet * Internet * intranet | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] netiquette n. [U] the rules of correct or polite behaviour for the Internet, especially in forums and chatrooms [3] | ‘No Flaming’ is the most commonly breached rule of netiquette. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] netizen n. [C] someone who uses the Internet frequently and in a responsible way [3] | Many netizens face a crack down at the hands of the authorities who see their internet activities as dangerous dissent. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] network n. [C] a group of interconnected computers, including the hardware and software used to connect them [3] | The office network allows users to share files and to use a central printer.* local area network (LAN) | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] neural a. (of a computers) able to "learn" from experience, used in applications such as speech recognition and medical diagnosis [3] | The bank is using neural networks to assess credit risks.* neural network * neural computer | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] newsgroup n. [C] a discussion group on the Internet which is focused on a particular topic [3] | There are thousands of newsgroups on different subjects. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] nickname n. [C] a pseudonym users give themselves, either to protect their identity or to create an online presence [3] | Everyone in this newsgroup goes by several nicknames. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] node n. [C] an interconnection point on a computer network where numerous lines come together at the same switch [3] | Intrusions are often attempted at a network’s most vulnerable node. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] object-oriented a. related to an approach to programming in which each data item with the operations used on it is designated as an object [3] | To perform object-oriented programming, one needs an object-oriented programming language like Java or C++. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] offline a. not connected to the computer and not turned on; or not connected to a computer network or the Internet [3] | Our computers are offline for one hour each day. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] ontology n. [C] a model for describing the world that consists of a objects or concepts, their properties and their relationships [3] | The essential knowledge about the domain will be made available to the agents by means of an ontology. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] operating system n. [C] the main control program of a computer that schedules tasks, manages storage, and handles peripherals [3] | The application is running under a full, general-purpose operating system. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] packet n. [C] a piece of a message that is formatted for transmission on a network and includes its source and destination in the header [3] | The data packets related to a message are reassembled once they have arrived at their destination. * packet switching | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] password n. [C] a secret sequence of letters and other symbols for authentication to log into a computer system [3] | When a user enters a password, it appears as a line of asterisks ******* so no one can read it. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] path n. [C] the exact directions to a file on a computer, usually described by means of the hierarchical filing system [3] | Once again, I forgot to print the path on my document and can’t find it anymore. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] personal digital assistant (PDA) n. [C] an kind of handheld and palm-sized PC, electronic organizer, smartphone, or pager [3] | PDAs can usually store phone numbers, appointments, and to-do lists. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] peer n. [C] a computer in a communications network where any computer on the network can be a client and/or server [3] | Any computer can access files on any other computer in a peer-to-peer network. * peer-to-peer (P2P) | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] peripheral n. [C] any piece of hardware connected to a computer, or any part of the computer outside the CPU and working memory [3] | Adding extra servers, peripherals or users can be trivial, but this gets much harder as the network grows. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] phishing n. [U] the practice of tricking a user into giving away personal information into a fake form on the Internet [3] | The program can be used to block malicious phishing and virus-infected webpages. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] piracy n. [U] the unauthorized copying of copyrighted software or media for personal or commercial use. [3] | Piracy has become a serious issue for the entertainment industry. * Internet piracy | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] platform n. the hardware and/or operating system on which a program runs [3] | The platform used is an Intel yy processor running DOS version xx. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] pointer n. [C] a symbol displayed on the computer screen that is moved by means of a mouse, stylus, trackball, etc. [3] | The pointer can be used to locate a specific point or object on the screen, to select and move objects, etc. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] portal n. [C] a site that is intended to be the point of entry to the Web [3] | Decision makers are choosing our portal as their favourite source of online information. * Internet portal * Web portal | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] printer n. [C] a peripheral that prints text or illustrations on paper; essential to have if you want a hard copy of your work [3] | There are four types of printers on the market: dot matrix, inkjet, bubble jet and laser. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] printout (also: hard copy) n. [C] a printed version of text or data from a computer [3] | Printouts contradict the notion of a paperless office. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] processor (also Central Processing Unit or CPU) n. [C] the central part of a computer system that controls the interpretation and execution of instructions [3] | The work to be handled by the processor is shared across all the cores. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] programmable a. able to accept instructions for automatic operation or computer processing [3] | Properly using a programmable thermostat in your home is one of the easiest ways to save energy? | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] proprietary (also closed) a. relating to a product which is privately owned and controlled; in the computer industry, proprietary is the opposite of open [3] | Do you have the proprietary rights to the data? * proprietary software | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] quantum computing n. [U] applying the principles of quantum mechanics to computer technology to make computers of the future much faster [3] | Quantum computing is not well suited for tasks such as word processing and email. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] radio frequency identification (RFID) n. [U] the use of an object (RFID tag) applied to or incorporated into a product or person for identification using radio waves [3] | RFID systems can be used just about anywhere, from clothing tags to missiles. * RFID tag | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] real-time a. relating to changing data that is processed fast enough to control its source; or referring to events simulated in real-life speed. [3] | They developed a real-time missile guidance system for the defence industry. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] recognition n. [U] the process by which an electronic device recognizes acoustic or printed or written letters or numbers. [3] | He developed software for the recognition of receipts. * optical character recognition (OCR) * speech recognition | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] record n. [C] in a database, a group of fields that make up one complete entry [3] | A record about a customer might contain fields for name, address, telephone, etc. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] recovery n. [U] the restoration of corrupted data resulting from damaged disks, viruses, power spikes, and other problems [3] | This program improves backup and recovery of critical data. * disaster recovery * file recovery program | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] refresh (also reload) v. to update the screen with new data that has arrived since you first began looking at it [3] | Display monitors must be refreshed many times per second. * refresh rate * refresh button | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] retrieve v. to find and bring back stored data, so that it can be displayed on the screen and processed [3] | Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently. | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] rewritable a. able to be rewritten many times; for example, storage media such as optical disks and magnetic tapes [3] | Most people choose to burn the file on a rewritable CD ("CD-RW") * rewritable optical disc | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] rip v. (~ to) to convert and copy sounds or pictures from a DVD or CD onto a computer [3] | How do I rip a DVD movie to my hard drive? | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
60ef3f38_50_Words_Flashcards___Cram_com__3 | [access v., n.] router n. [C] a device that sends data packets through networks; located at gateways, where two or more networks connect [3] | Do I as need to install a hardware router, or is software protection enough? * to configure a router | [] | The BIT 250 Words Flashcards - Cram.com | 3 | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/the-bit-250-words-1732612 | 42/1438042989018.40_20150728002309-00098-ip-10-236-191-2_375134308_0.json |
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