Physical elements of a computing systems (printer, circuit boards, wires, keyboard, etc)

To transfer information from a user's system to a remote system.

The transfer of information from a remote computer system to the user's system.

Eight binary digits makes a(n) ___________.

General term that describes computer programs. It is virtual, not physical like computer hardware, and is essentially data and information.

__________ information is stored using a series of ones and zeros.

A process of encoding messages to keep them secret, so only "authorized" parties can read it.

A procedure or formula for solving a problem, based on conducting a sequence of specified actions.

A unit of frequency (of change in state or cycle in a sound wave, alternating current, or other cyclical waveform) of one cycle per second. It replaces the earlier term of "cycle per second (cps)."

A computer that serves up information to other computers on a network.

A prefix that means "computer" or "computer network" and is used to refer to anything relating to the internet.

A code; a secret or disguised way of writing.

CD-ROM

Device that translates the encoded message into an understandable form.

A network of 24 orbiting satellites used primarily for precise navigation. Two or more satellites triangulate an object and determine its exact location.

The part of a computer in which operations are controlled and executed, located on the motherboard.

A printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.

Device that changes the message into another form for transmission.

Raw, unorganized facts that need to be processed. It can be something simple and apparently random and useless until it is organized.

A simple code that computers use to send and receive data made from electrical signals and represented by 1s and 0s.

The person or machine that has a message to be delivered.

Device that sends the encoded message toward it's destination.

The wired or wireless means used to send information.

The device that accepts the encoded information and relays it to the decoder.

Microchips equipped with radio transmitters. Radio frequency identification tags can be attached or embedded in order to track locations or store information for a wide range of applications.

The protocol used to transfer data over the World Wide Web. All website addresses begin with this. It stands for Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol.

A temporary place to store material that works quickly. Random Access Memory is erased when computer turns off.

Software used to control the computer and its peripheral equipment.

Information is transmitted over the Internet using computer languages called ______________.

Each computer programming language uses a different ________. In computer programming languages, this serves the same purpose, defining how declarations, functions, commands, and other statements should be arranged.

Refers to the medium and the technology associated with the transmission of information as light pulses along a glass or plastic strand or fiber.

Number of bytes in a Gigabyte

Number of bytes in a Kilobyte

Number of Bytes in a Megabyte

Number of bytes in a Terabyte

Conveys data as electronic signals of varying frequency or amplitude that are added to carrier waves of a given frequency.

The form in which text characters are handled in most computer systems and networks.

Which definition best describes "Computer"

A type of computer that forwards data across a network.

The process of determining the location of a point by forming triangles to it from known points.

A communications medium on which multiple signals are simultaneously transmitted at different frequencies. Also refers to switching capability implemented on this medium that allows communication between devices connected to it. In telecommunications it is defined as any channel with a bandwidth greater than voice grade (4 KHz).

Limits the data that can pass through it and protects a networked server or client machine from damage by unauthorized users.

Binary Code for 15

Provides a digital interface for transmitting audio and video data in a single cable. It is supported by most HDTVs and related components, such as DVD and Blu-ray players, cable boxes, and video game systems. It is an acronym for High-Definition Multimedia Interface.