Vocabulário Essencial para o GRE - Androide paranóico

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

analógico, analógico (relativo a sinais)

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

cavalo de Tróia

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-fonte

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

autenticar, verificar

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

iniciar, bootar

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

versão beta, versão de teste

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

inicialização, carregamento

(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

cache, memória cache

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

área de transferência, clipboard

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

compatibilidade, conformidade

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

configuração, conformação

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

corromper, danificar

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

ciberespaço, espaço virtual

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

diagnóstico, ferramenta de diagnóstico

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

desmontar, decompilar

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

dongle, adaptador USB

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

o roteador

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

memória somente leitura, memória ROM

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, proxy

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

pirataria, cópia ilegal

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

patch, atualização

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

código aberto, open source

a condition where a circuit or electrical system experiences a current higher than its designed capacity; potentially leading to overheating and damage

sobrecarga, excesso de carga

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

malicioso, prejudicial

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

intranet

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

interface

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

criptografar, codificar

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

código, codec

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

firmware, software de sistema

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

gerar, produzir

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

velocidade do clock, frequência do clock

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

byte

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

binário

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

somente leitura, modo somente leitura

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

ripar, extrair

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

pilha, monte

a network for communication between computers, usually within a building

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

solucionar problemas, diagnosticar problemas

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

memória de acesso aleatório, RAM

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

interface gráfica do usuário, interfaccia do usuário gráfica