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Blown to Bits Vocab1
Blown to Bits Vocab Chapter 1 for Mobile CSP
Term | Definition |
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Character | any symbol that requires one byte of storage |
Cyberspace | a metaphor for describing the non-physical terrain created by computer systems |
Data Center | physical or virtual infrastructures used by enterprises to house computer, server and networking systems and components for the company’s IT (information technology) needs |
Disk Drive | a randomly addressable and rewritable storage device |
Moore's Law | The number of transistors per square inch on integrated circuits has doubled every year since the integrated circuit was invented. |
Whitelist | a generic name for a list of email address or IP addresses that are considered to be spam free |
Social Network | a social structure made of nodes that are generally individuals or organizations. It commonly represents relationships and flows between people, groups, organizations, animals, computers, or other information/knowledge processing entities |
Processor | short for microprocessor or CPU |
Network | a group of two or more computer systems linked together |
Intellectual Property | refers to any property that is created using original thought. Traditionally it includes patents, copyrights, and trademarks. |
Blacklist | in internet terminology, a generic term for a list of email addresses or IP addresses that are origination with known spammers |
Bit | short for binary digit |
Data | distinct information that is formatted in a special way. It exists in a variety of forms, like text on paper or bytes stored in electronic memory |
Data Network | a telecommunications network which allows computers to exchange data |