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IT Buzz Words
Antivirus A set of programs that identify and remove malware is known as antivirus
software.
Computer Ethics Computer Ethics are the common guidelines that we need to follow while
using the computer.
Virus A computer virus is a ‘piece of code’ or program developed to corrupt the
data or program files stored on a computer system.
Worm A computer worm is a type of malware that has the capability to replicate
itself without any human interaction.
Cybercrime A cybercrime can be defined as criminal activities carried out by means of
computers or the Internet.
Database Database implies organising the data in a manner which helps to store and
retrieve a large amount of data efficiently.
Firewall A firewall is a software or hardware-based network security system that controls
the incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an applied rule set.
Interlinking The process of linking a particular section of the same web page is called
interlinking.
Intralinking The process of linking a web page to another web page on the same
website or another website is called intralinking.
Port A port is a slot on the motherboard that is used to connect other components of
the computer, such as a keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc., to the motherboard.
Query A query is the most powerful object in a database that helps you retrieve
information from a table based on some criteria or condition.
Rootkit Rootkit is a malware that gains administrator access to the host system.
Sound Card A sound card is a hardware device located inside the CPU box and used to
convert the sound into digital data and vice-versa.
SMPS Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) is a hardware component of the
computer used to control the power supply.
Worksheet A worksheet is the main working area in an Excel window where we can
enter data.
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