Tech+ IT Concepts and Terminology Deck Flashcards

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Define a Local Area Network (LAN).

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A LAN is a network that connects computers within a limited area, such as a home, school, or office building.

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Define encryption.

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Encryption is the process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.

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Define phishing.

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Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised emails or messages as a weapon to trick the recipient into providing sensitive information.

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Define software.

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Software is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. It includes applications, operating systems, and utilities.

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Explain a database record.

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A record is a row in a database table, which contains data about a specific item, such as a person or product.

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Explain binary data.

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Binary data is information represented in a base-2 numeral system, using only two symbols: 0 and 1.

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Explain malware.

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Malware is malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system.

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Give an example of a common image file format.

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Examples of common image file formats include .jpg, .png, and .gif.

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What is a database table?

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A table is a set of data elements that are organized using a model of vertical columns and horizontal rows in a database.

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What is a database?

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A database is an organized collection of data, generally stored and accessed electronically from a computer system.