dictionari

By: Jose Oliver Gomez Cruz

Dictionary ofcomputer terms

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Computer Virus

Malicious software designed to replicate and damage files or computer systems without the user's knowledge, with potential harmful consequences.

AI (Artificial Intelligence):

The ability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Update

A set of modifications or improvements in software, operating systems, or applications designed to fix errors, add new features, or enhance security.

Script

A set of instructions written in a scripting language to perform specific tasks, often automating actions in a software environment.

Firewall

A security system that controls network traffic, allowing or blocking access to computer resources to protect against unauthorized external threats.

Programming Language

A set of rules and commands used to write software, allowing programmers to communicate with computers and create applications.

Source Code

A set of instructions written in a programming language that forms the basis of software and can be translated into a machine-readable language.

Debugging

The process of identifying and correcting errors or defects in the source code of a program.

Spam

Unwanted email or unsolicited messages sent in bulk, typically for advertising or malicious purposes.

Domain

A unique identification on the internet representing an IP address, used to access websites or resources online.

Cloud

A computing environment that offers services and resources over the internet, enabling remote access to storage, data processing, and applications.

Bug

An error or flaw in software that can cause unexpected or incorrect program behavior.

Machine Learning

An approach to artificial intelligence that enables machines to learn patterns and make decisions without being explicitly programmed, based on data and previous experiences.

Cookies

Small text files stored on the user's device containing information about online activity, used to personalize the user experience and track behavior.

Widget

A small graphical user interface component that performs a specific function and can be integrated into websites or applications.

Ransomware

A type of malware that encrypts user files and demands a ransom to restore access, posing a serious threat to data security.

Hosting

The service that provides server space to host websites, applications, or other online content.

who is the difference between a bug and a computer virus?

A bug is malicious software, while a computer virus is a software error

A bug and a virus are interchangeable terms describing the same thing

A bug is a hardware issue, while a virus is related to network security.

A bug is a flaw causing unexpected behavior; a virus is malicious software

What is the primary purpose of Machine Learning?

To create computer viruses.

To create computer viruses.

To design firewalls for network security..

To enable machines to learn from data and make decisions..

Cache

A temporary storage space used to store frequently accessed data, with the purpose of improving data retrieval speed.

Algorithm

A set of ordered and defined steps that describe how to perform a task or solve a problem in programming and computer science.

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Latency

The delay time experienced between sending a request and receiving a response in a network or computer system.