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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Paranoid Android

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre computadora e internet, como "trojan horse", "corrupt", "router", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
analog
analog
[Adjetivo]

relating to or using signals in which information is represented through constant changing of physical quantities

analógico

analógico

Ex: The record player uses analog technology to reproduce sound from vinyl records. 
trojan horse
trojan horse
[Sustantivo]

a harmful program that pretends to be legitimate and can give unauthorized access to a device

troyano

troyano

Ex: The trojan horse disguised itself as a harmless email attachment. 
source code
source code
[Sustantivo]

a text containing instructions in a specific order that supports a programming language which human can read and it specifies the behaviors of a computer system

código fuente

código fuente

Ex: The developer reviewed the source code to fix the bug. 
to authenticate

to verify a device, user, or process before an access to the computer's resources is allowed

autenticar

autenticar

Ex: The system will authenticate your credentials before granting access. 
to boot
to boot
[Verbo]

to start a computer, typically involves setting up hardware elements to prepare the computer for use

arrancar

arrancar

Ex: She booted her laptop, eager to dive into her latest writing project. 
beta version
beta version
[Sustantivo]

a test version of software released to users to find and fix bugs before the final release

versión beta

versión beta

Ex: The developers released the beta version to get feedback from early users. 
bootstrap
bootstrap
[Sustantivo]

a program that automatically loads and initializes the operating system on a computer

bootstrap

bootstrap

Ex: Bootstrap is a popular front-end framework for developing responsive and mobile-first websites. 
cache
cache
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a type of computer memory in which information that is often in use can be stored temporarily, a cache can be accessed quickly and is needed while a program is running

caché

caché

Ex: The computer's cache helped speed up the program's performance. 
clipboard
clipboard
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a temporary storage area for data that has been copied or cut

portapapeles

portapapeles

Ex: She copied the text to the clipboard for easy pasting. 
compatibility
compatibility
[Sustantivo]

the ability of a computer, software, or equipment to work with another device or software

compatibilidad

compatibilidad

Ex: Check the software's compatibility before installing it on your computer. 
configuration
configuration
[Sustantivo]

the set-up, hardware, and software of a computer that makes a complete system

configuración

configuración

Ex: The IT team updated the computer’s configuration for better performance. 
to corrupt
to corrupt
[Verbo]

to cause errors or damage to a digital file, program, or system, either intentionally or unintentionally, due to a malfunction or interference

corromperse

corromperse

Ex: A virus can corrupt your computer files if you're not careful. 
cyberspace
cyberspace
[Sustantivo]

the non-physical space in which communication over computer networks takes place

ciberespacio

ciberespacio

Ex: With the rise of social media platforms, interactions in cyberspace have become increasingly common. 
diagnostic
diagnostic
[Sustantivo]

a tool that analyzes and identifies issues, errors, or problems within the software or system

prueba diagnóstica

prueba diagnóstica

Ex: Using the diagnostic revealed several errors in the software. 
to disassemble

to convert machine code back into human-readable assembly language or source code for analysis or modification

hacer código legible

hacer código legible

Ex: The cybersecurity analyst used specialized tools to disassemble the malware code and uncover its malicious functionalities. 
dongle
dongle
[Sustantivo]

a small hardware device that connects to a computer, smartphone, or other electronic device to provide additional functionality

dongle, llave

dongle, llave

Ex: The USB dongle plugged into the laptop enables wireless internet connectivity. 
router
router
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks

router

router

Ex: The router distributes the internet connection to all devices in the home. 
read-only memory
read-only memory
[Sustantivo]

a type of non-volatile memory in a computer or electronic device where data is permanently stored

ROM, memoria ROM

ROM, memoria ROM

Ex: Game cartridges for retro gaming consoles often contain ROM chips that store the game's code and data. 
proxy server
proxy server
[Sustantivo]

a server that acts as an intermediary between a user's device and the internet, forwarding requests and responses to enhance security, privacy, or performance

servidor proxy

servidor proxy

Ex: Organizations often use a proxy server to control and monitor internet access for security purposes. 
piracy
piracy
[Sustantivo]

unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books

piratería

piratería

Ex: Online piracy involves the illegal downloading or streaming of copyrighted movies, music, and software from the internet. 
patch
patch
[Sustantivo]

a small piece of code or update applied to existing software to fix issues, enhance functionality, or address vulnerabilities

parche

parche

Ex: You need to install the latest patch to improve the app’s performance. 
open-source
open-source
[Adjetivo]

(computing) describing a computer program whose source code is available to everyone

código abierto

código abierto

Ex: The team decided to use an open-source software for the new project. 
overload
overload
[Sustantivo]

a condition where an electrical system or device receives more current than it can safely handle

sobrecarga

sobrecarga

Ex: The overload was quickly addressed by upgrading the circuit capacity. 
malicious
malicious
[Adjetivo]

(of software or a code) intentionally designed to harm, damage, or disrupt computer systems, networks, or data

malicioso

malicioso

Ex: The antivirus software detected a malicious virus in the system. 
intranet
intranet
[Sustantivo]

a private network within an organization for internal communication, collaboration, and resource sharing among members

intranet

intranet

Ex: The intranet serves as a central hub for sharing documents and collaborative work within the organization. 
interface
interface
[Sustantivo]

(computing) the program through which a user can interact with a computer, especially its design and appearance

interfaz, interface

interfaz, interface

Ex: The interface of the new software is user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy for beginners to navigate. 
to encrypt
to encrypt
[Verbo]

to convert data or information into a coded form, mainly to prevent unauthorized access

encriptar

encriptar

Ex: The company encrypts sensitive customer data to protect it from hackers. 
codec
codec
[Sustantivo]

a technology that compresses and decompresses audio or video data; facilitating efficient storage, transmission, and playback of multimedia content

código

código

Ex: The video file was saved using a popular codec for better compression. 
firmware
firmware
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a type of software stored in a way that it cannot be modified or erased

firmware

firmware

Ex: The router's firmware was updated to fix security vulnerabilities. 
to generate

to create a new set of data by using a mathematical or logical process to transform an existing set of data

generar

generar

Ex: The computer program generates random numbers to simulate various scenarios in the statistical model. 
clock speed
clock speed
[Sustantivo]

the speed at which a computer can process information, expressed in (MHz)

frecuencia de reloj

frecuencia de reloj

Ex: The new processor boasts a clock speed of 3.6 GHz. 
byte
byte
[Sustantivo]

a unit for measuring the size of computer data that equals 8 bits

byte, octeto

byte, octeto

Ex: The text file is 1 megabyte in size, which is equivalent to 8 million bytes. 
binary
binary
[Sustantivo]

a numerical system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1, as its base

programa binario

programa binario

Ex: Understanding binary helps in learning how computers work at a basic level. 
read-only
read-only
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a mode in which data or a file is accessible for viewing but cannot be modified or altered

de sólo lectura

de sólo lectura

Ex: He could only access the database in read-only mode. 
to rip
to rip
[Verbo]

to extract audio or video content from a physical medium, such as a CD or DVD and convert it into a digital format for storage or playback

copiar

copiar

Ex: He used a specialized software to rip the tracks from his CD collection onto his computer. 
stack
stack
[Sustantivo]

a data structure that removes data in the reverse order of saving them and serves as a temporary storage

pila

pila

Ex: The programmer used a stack to keep track of function calls. 
local area network

a network for communication between computers, usually within a building

LAN

LAN

Ex: A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and devices within a limited geographical area, such as a home, office, or school. 
to troubleshoot

to identify, analyze, and resolve problems or malfunctions in a system, device, or process to restore it to proper functioning

identificar y solucionar

identificar y solucionar

Ex: She troubleshoots the network issues daily. 
random-access memory

a type of computer memory tasked with temporarily storing data for a quicker access

RAM

RAM

Ex: The new gaming laptop boasts 16GB of RAM for smooth multitasking and faster loading times. 
graphical user interface

the visual interaction that users have with the computer through icons, menus, etc.

IGU

IGU

Ex: The software update included a new graphical user interface. 
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