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Computer Technology
Terms Quiz 10-A
Points Possible: 15
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Boot Sector Virus
Byte
Data
Digital Audio Tape
E-Mail
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File Virus
Host Computer
Platform
Program
ROM
Routers
Storage
Trojan Horse
Wide Area Network
Worm
1
Software program designed to enter a computer system usually through a
network, through security holes and then replicate itself
2
Refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas.
3
Infects the system files that your computer uses every time it is turned on
4
Method of storing large amounts of data on tape using helical scan
technology to write data at high densities across the tape at an angle.
5
A device that connects at least two networks
6
Underlying hardware and software of the computer system.
7
When one person sends an electronic message to another person or to a
group of people
8
Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed,
stored, or output.
9
Virus that attaches to an application program
10
Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them.
11
Refers to any computer that provides services to network users
12
Computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing
something else
13
Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a
problem or carry out a task.
14
8 bits.
15
Interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large
geographical area, such as multiple buildings