Terms and Concepts
related to Internet Communication Technology (ICT)
Antivirus - refers
to Antivirus software (AV software), and you can call it anti-virus software or
anti-malware. It is a computer program that prevents, detects, and takes action
to remove viruses and malware.
Authentication -
the process of identifying yourself and the verification that you’re who you
say you are. Computers, where restricted information is stored, may require you
to enter your username and password to gain access.
Bandwidth -
a measurement of the amount of data that can be transmitted over a network
at any given time. The higher the network’s bandwidth, the greater the volume
of data that can be transmitted. Network bandwidth is usually expressed in bits
per second (bps); modern networks typically have speeds measured in millions of
bits per second (megabits per second, or Mbps) or billions of bits per second
(gigabits per second, or Gbps).
Bug - refers
to an error, fault, or flaw in any computer program or hardware system. A bug
produces unexpected results or causes a system to behave unexpectedly. In
short, it is any behavior or result that a program or system gets but it was
not designed to do.
Cache -
a set of files saved on your hard disk that helps your browser display
pages you have already visited more quickly. It displays the files from your
hard disk instead of the web.
Electronic Commerce - simply
e-commerce is normally a process that involves facilitating the availability of
products and services online. Users can search, choose, sell, and buy from a
wide range of options through the Internet.
Encryption - a
type of security that converts data, programs, images, or other information
into unreadable cipher. This is done by using a collection of complex
algorithms to the original content meant for encryption.
Firewall -
a firewall is a piece of software or hardware that blocks certain types of
traffic. For example, a firewall could block incoming traffic on a certain port
or block all incoming traffic except traffic coming from a specific IP address.
Hyperlink - an
area on a Web page that, when clicked on with a mouse, will transport the user
to another Web page. Also called “links” or “hot links,” hyperlinks are
analogous to hypertext. Hyperlinks are commonly used on the Web to provide
navigation, reference, and depth where published text cannot. A hyperlink can
be created from a text or from a graphic.
Hypertext Markup
Language (HTML) - is the main markup language for displaying web pages and
other information that can be displayed in a web browser.
Hypertext Transfer
Protocol (HTTP) - the hypertext transfer protocol is the standard protocol
modern web browsers and the web itself uses. FTP and BitTorrent are examples of
alternative protocols.
Internet Protocol
Address (IP Address) - the unique numerical address of a computer on
the Internet, expressed as four sets of numbers (maximum 3 digits each)
separated by dots: e.g., 150.237.176.24.
Malware - is
an umbrella term that describes any malicious program or code that is harmful
to systems.
Platform - a
group of technologies that are used as a base upon which other applications,
processes, or technologies are developed.
Server -
a computer that is responsible for responding to requests made by a client
program (e.g., a web browser or an e-mail program) or computer. Also referred
to as a “file server”.
Troll - someone
who intentionally posts derogatory or provocative messages in an online
community such as a Discussion List, Forum, or Blog to
bait other users into responding.
Uniform Resource
Locator (URL) - URL contains the location of a resource on
the Internet. A URL specifies the address of the computer where the
resource is located, which may be the homepage of a website,
e.g. http://www.ict4lt.org, or a sub-page, e.g. http://www.ict4lt.org/en/en_mod2-1.htm.
User-friendly -
mainly used to describe Software. Software that is easy to use and offers
guidance if the user does silly things is described as user-friendly. This term
may also be applied to certain types of Hardware.
Virtual World - a type of online three-dimensional imaginary world or game in which participants
and players adopt amazing characters or avatars and explore the
world, engaging in chat or playing complex games.
Virtual Private
Network - a means of securely accessing resources on a network by
connecting to a remote access server through the Internet or another network.
References:
ICT
Glossary - ICT Self Help: University of Waikato
IT
Terminology Glossary | Internet Technology Terms & Definitions
(dpsolutions.com)
Glossary
of Terms - What Is Antivirus (minitool.com)
What
is a Bug? - Definition from Techopedia
What
is a Platform? - Definition from Techopedia
What
is an Encryption? - Definition from Techopedia
Definition
of Hyperlink - Gartner Information Technology Glossary
What
is malware? Definition and how to tell if you're infected | Malwarebytes
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