Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Paranoid Android
Here you will learn some English words about computer and internet, such as "trojan horse", "corrupt", "router", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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relating to or using signals in which information is represented through constant changing of physical quantities
a harmful program that pretends to be legitimate and can give unauthorized access to a device
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
to verify a device, user, or process before an access to the computer's resources is allowed
to start a computer, typically involves setting up hardware elements to prepare the computer for use
a test version of software released to users to find and fix bugs before the final release
a program that automatically loads and initializes the operating system on a computer
(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
(computing) a temporary storage area for data that has been copied or cut
the ability of a computer, software, or equipment to work with another device or software
the set-up, hardware, and software of a computer that makes a complete system
to cause errors or damage to a digital file, program, or system, either intentionally or unintentionally, due to a malfunction or interference
the non-physical space in which communication over computer networks takes place
a tool that analyzes and identifies issues, errors, or problems within the software or system
to convert machine code back into human-readable assembly language or source code for analysis or modification
a small hardware device that connects to a computer, smartphone, or other electronic device to provide additional functionality
an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks
a type of non-volatile memory in a computer or electronic device where data is permanently stored
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
unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books
a small piece of code or update applied to existing software to fix issues, enhance functionality, or address vulnerabilities
(computing) describing a computer program whose source code is available to everyone
a condition where an electrical system or device receives more current than it can safely handle
(of software or a code) intentionally designed to harm, damage, or disrupt computer systems, networks, or data
a private network within an organization for internal communication, collaboration, and resource sharing among members
(computing) the program through which a user can interact with a computer, especially its design and appearance
to convert data or information into a coded form, mainly to prevent unauthorized access
a technology that compresses and decompresses audio or video data; facilitating efficient storage, transmission, and playback of multimedia content
(computing) a type of software stored in a way that it cannot be modified or erased
to create a new set of data by using a mathematical or logical process to transform an existing set of data
the speed at which a computer can process information, expressed in (MHz)
a unit for measuring the size of computer data that equals 8 bits
a numerical system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1, as its base
characterized by a mode in which data or a file is accessible for viewing but cannot be modified or altered
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
a data structure that removes data in the reverse order of saving them and serves as a temporary storage
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
a type of computer memory tasked with temporarily storing data for a quicker access
the visual interaction that users have with the computer through icons, menus, etc.
