Unit 2 Computing Systems Vocab

Platform

• An operating system such as Windows, Mac OS, Android or iOS.

• A type of hardware used for gaming.

• A software application for web development.

• A network protocol for data transmission.

Cloud hosted

• Software that is installed, hosted and accessed entirely from a remote server or location.

• Software that is installed on a local machine and accessed via a network.

• Software that requires physical installation on a server in the office.

• Software that is only accessible through a specific device.

Security baseline

• An agreed upon set of rules and permissions.

• A type of encryption method.

• A network security protocol.

• A software development lifecycle model.

Application architecture model

• Refers to the design of the essential parts of an application and how they are connected to each other.

• A framework for developing user interfaces in web applications.

• A method for optimizing database queries and performance.

• A strategy for managing software development teams and workflows.

Incremental backup

• Backs up all data regardless of changes.

• Backs up only what has changed since the last backup.

• Backs up data once a week.

• Backs up data only if the system is idle.

Patches

• Updates that address and fix security vulnerabilities within a program or product.

• New features added to a software application.

• User interface improvements in a program.

• Performance enhancements for faster execution.

Locally installed software

• Software that is installed on a remote server.

• Software installation that is performed on your local computer.

• Software that requires an internet connection to function.

• Software that is only available as a web application.

Computer virus

• A type of computer program that can spread by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.

• A hardware component that enhances computer performance.

• A software that protects against malware and viruses.

• A type of network that connects multiple computers.

Backup

• A copy or snapshot of the state of your computer.

• A program that deletes unnecessary files.

• A tool for optimizing system performance.

• A method for increasing internet speed.

Hardware

• The physical components of a computer.

• The software that runs on a computer.

• The network connections between computers.

• The data stored on a computer.