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What is Open Source
a way in which software is developed that allows
access to the source code of an application or software and is free to update and use |
What is Presentation
a computer program used to display information,
normally in the form of a slide show |
What is Roaming
the extension of service or coverage in a wireless
telecommunications system |
What is Sexting
the act of sending inappropriate sexual material,
usually text or images, between cell phones |
What is Social network
a website designed for groups of people who publish
their own information and share it with others such as friends, family, co-workers, etc. |
What is Operating system
a group of software programs that provide instructions
to a computer so that it may operate |
What is Processor
another term for the CPU of a computer—the central
processing unit that runs computer programs |
What is Search engine
a computer program that locates information on the
web |
What is Signal strength
refers to the strength of a connection over a wireless
(radio) telecommunication system |
What is Software
a group of computer programs that give instructions to
a computer so that it functions |
What is Piracy
the unauthorized reproduction or copying of music,
video, or literature without proper compensation or permission |
What is Programming
the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging,
and maintaining the source code of computer programs |
What is Server
a computer or series of computers that link other
computers together and often store important information |
What is Smartphone
a cell phone that is designed to perform various
computer applications |
What is Spam
e-mail that’s sent to large group of people who didn't
sign up to receive it; spam often requests information or money or may contain viruses |
What is Plagiarism
representing the language or thoughts of an author as
your own, without indicating where the information is from |
What is QR code
Quick Response code; a type of two-dimensional bar
code, consisting of black modules in a square pattern on a white background, that can hold a large amount of any kind of data |
What is Server farm
a cluster of computer servers used when there is the
need for large server capacity and capability |
What is SMS
also known as short message service; it is a text
messaging service for cell phones |
What is Spreadsheet
a computer application that simulates a paper
accounting worksheet |
What is Plug-in
something you can add to a software application to
enhance its abilities |
What is RAM
computer memory that is temporarily used to allow
programs to operate, which would be quicker than if they accessed ROM |
What is Service Provider
a company or organization that offers a service, such
as web, cable television, or phone access |
What is Social media
media that use Internet and cell phone applications to
interact, collaborate, and create content |
What is Spyware
a type of malware that unknowingly collects
information from a computer |