Tech Vocabulary

What does "Compile" mean in programming?

• To write instructions for a computer in a programming language
  
  

• To convert code into machine code for the computer to execute

• To fix errors or problems in a program
  

• To transfer data from a device to a server

What is the purpose of "Encrypting" data?

• To convert encrypted data back into readable form
  

• To make data secure and unreadable without a key
  

• To transfer data from a system to a device

• To increase the size of a file for easier transfer

What does "Download" refer to?

• Transferring data from a device to a server
  

• Converting code into machine-readable instructions
  

• Transferring data from the internet to a device

• Creating a virtual version of a system

What is the purpose of "Syncing" devices?

• To improve or replace the software version
  

• To check and evaluate the functionality of software

  
  

• To protect data from unauthorized access
  

• To ensure that data is the same on different devices

Which of the following is the definition of "Authenticate"?

• To improve the functionality of a system
  

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  To create a copy of a system

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  To verify the identity of a user, system, or device

• To check and evaluate software performance

What is an "Algorithm"?

• A software program designed to perform specific tasks
  

• A structured collection of data
  

• A set of step-by-step instructions to solve a problem
  

• A security system to protect network traffic

What is a "Bug" in software?

• A set of rules for data exchange
  
  

• A sequence of instructions for automation
  
  

• An error or flaw that causes incorrect behavior
  

• A program that performs specific tasks

What does "Cloud" refer to in computing?

• A physical device used to store data
  

• B) A network of remote servers used to store and manage data
  

• A collection of related web pages on the internet
  

• A security system for monitoring network traffic

What is the main function of a "Firewall"?

• To store data on remote servers
  

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  To monitor the performance of a system

• To convert data into a secure format
  

• To protect a system or network from unauthorized access

What is a "Platform"?

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  A type of software or hardware environment for applications to run

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  A system that stores and retrieves data

• A security protocol used for data exchange
  

• A remote server used for cloud storage