MTA Domain 6 Vocabulary

A behavior a computer takes

• Action

• Setting

• Program

• Behavior

A single interface in which you can view the status of security and maintenance features

• Event Viewer

• Action Center

• Device Manager

• Devices and Printers Folders

A broadly released fix for a specific problem addressing a critical, non-security-related bug

• Security Update

• Security Patch

• Cumulative Patch

• Critical Update

A utility that removes many different kinds of unnecessary files from your computer

• Windows Malicious Software Removal

• Windows Recycle Bin

• Disk Cleanup

• Disk Defragmenter

A utility that helps improve your computer's performance by moving sectors of data on the hard disk, so that files are stored sequentially

• Windows Malicious Software Removal

• Windows Recycle Bin

• Disk Cleanup

• Disk Defragmenter

A software program or device that monitors traffic entering and leaving a computer

• Windows Defender

• Windows Update

• Firewall

• Security

A single, cumulative package that includes one or more files that are used to address a problem in a software product

• Security update

• Hotfix

• Windows update

• Critical update

Software designed to infiltrate or affect a computer system without the owner's informed consent

• Malicious software (malware)

• Virus

• Spyware

• Trojan horse

A utility that scans a computer for dangerous malware and attempts to remove it immediately

• Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

• Windows Defender

• Windows Firewall

• Windows Update

Patches released at times other than Patch Tuesday when they are critical or time-sensitive

• Patch Tuesday

• Critical update

• Hotfix

• Out-of-band patch