FBLA COMP CPU SCI: Computer literacy and Systems:1:@4
Computing devices that transfer data over a network without the requirement of human interaction.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Clearness or sharpness of an image
Resolution
Squeezes a given amount of audio and video information into less space.
Codec
Digital TV signal that guarantees a specific level of resolution.
High definition
Violation of a software license agreement, copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.
Software piracy
When can I use copyrighted material
Terms of use (Legal documents that state how copyrighted material can be used.)
Copying text or ideas from someone else and claiming them as your own
Plagiarism
Designed to deceive another person as a practical joke or for financial gain.
Hoax
When someone uses personal information about someone else (social security, name, address)
Identity theft
Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system
Hacker
Computer program that appears to be something useful or desirable but does something malicious.
Trojan horse
Computer program that attaches itself to another computer program, attempts to spread to other computers.
Computer virus
Software that is intended to penetrate a computer system for purposes of information gathering.
Malware
Program that downloads onto your computer and enables sponsored advertisements to appear (pop ups)
Adware
Unwanted piggyback program that runs in the background of your system. Collects data and spies on you.
Spyware
Unwanted or junk email.
Spam
Small text files that automatically store on a client's computer's hard drive when a user visits the site.
Cookies
Sending emails to lure internet users into revealing personal information.
Phishing
Software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.
Firewall
A device that protects computers and other devices from power surges.
Surge protector