BIT 250
BIT 250
BIT 250
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Language | English |
Category | English |
Level | University |
Created / Updated | 26.12.2014 / 02.01.2016 |
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to change a compressed file back to its original size
decompress (also expand) v.
card n.
harmonizing a single set of data between two or more devices, automatically copying changes back and forth
synchronization (also sync or synch) n.
a peripheral that prints text or ilustrations on paper; essential to have if you want a hard copy of yourt work
printer n.
a block of information in the form of bytes, stored in a computer or external storage device and given a name
file n.
any number from 0 to 9
digit n.
a printed version of text or data from a computer
printout (also hard copy) n.
browse v.
relating to memory or storage devices that lose their content when the power is shut off
volatile a.
checker (also check) n.
attach v.
a computer that works on its own without being part of a network
standalone n.
the working space used by the computer to hold the programm that is currently running, along with the data it needs
memory n.
to update the screen with new data that has arrived since first began looking at it
refresh (also reload) v.
relating to electronic devices that are mostly without touch
hands-free a.
an application that is used to perform automatic calculations on changing data
spreadsheet n.
a device that sends data packets trough networks; located at gateways, where two or more networks connect
router n.
use an instruction that a programm assumes if the user gives no other instructions
default n., v.
byte n.
the main controll programm of a computer that schedules tasks, manages storage and handles peripherals
operating system n.
(of a computer or -system) working and ready for use
up a.
the restoration of corupted data resulting from damaged disks, viruses, power spikes and other problems
recovery n.
the way in which information is stored or held to be worked on by computers
to organize the space on a disk or the layout of a file in a particular wayformat n. v.
a power supply that includes a battery to maintain power in case of a power failure
uninteruptible power supply (UPS) n.
a discussion group on the Internet which is focused on a particuar topic
newsgroup n.
relating to computer programms and devices
ware (combining form) -adware, freeware, spyware...
a computer in a communications network where any computer on the network can be a client and/or server
peer n.
bot (also robot) n.
a device for transmitting data over a telephone line, which converts analogue signals to digital signals and vece versa
modem
application software for playing multimedia files, including both audio and video files
media player n.
a programm that collects and indexes Web pages ant the references linked to them
crawler (also spider) n.
to turn on an optional funktion to make it functional
enable v.
a small helper program that performs a specific routine task such as examining or copying files
utility n.
relating to any computer network where three is no physical wired connection between sender and receiver
wireless a.
avatar n.
a part of the Internet, featuring a combination of infirmation retrieval and hypertext techniques
World Wide Web (also web) n.
the central part of a computer system that controlls the interpretation and execution of instructions
processor (also Central Processing Unit or CPU) n.
application (also app) n.
bus n.
a part of the internet that is owned by an organization or person, where they can upload files or access email
domain n.