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nov 12 tests
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Computer Networking
10th Grade
11/22/2012

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peripherals
Definition
device put into a computer, includes all input, output, and storage devices
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Http
Definition
hyper text transfer protocol
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encryption
Definition
encoding data by using a passcode the changes characters so they dont make sense
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phishing
Definition
collecting data such as usernames and bank details generally through spoof emails
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bluetooth
Definition
transfering data through mobile devices, short range (10meters) SLOW
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USB
Definition
universal series bus (memory stick)
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GSM
Definition
global system for mobile communications (2G)
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HDMI
Definition
high def multimedia interface (HD screen)
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SMS
Definition
short messaging service (texts) up to 150 characters
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MMS
Definition
multimedia messaging service (sending images)
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GPS
Definition
global satellite system (SatNavs)
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bookmark
Definition
a link that is saved somewhere for easy access
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virtual world
Definition
where an avatar allows you to communicate with other people (club penguin)
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forums/newsgroups/message boards
Definition
somewhere where people can discuss issues via a online message board
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blog/microblog
Definition

BLOG: a website where an author publishs things that interest him/her

MICROBLOG: you can only use up to 140 characters (twitter)

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chatroom
Definition
you can talk to several people at once in a chatroom
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wiki technology
Definition
where anybody can edit/insert information in the webpage (wikipedia)
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social bookmarking
Definition
bookmarks that are stored on the public cloud
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web conferancing
Definition
where you hold meetings with someone with a program such as skype
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