Computer Vocabulary

1. restricts the data that is allowed to flow through a network. Protects the network from being accessed by an intruder
3. the brains of the computer, the main chip that communicates with the rest of the computer
5. a small text file sent to your computer by a web site you have visited… helps websites recognize you and keep track of your preferences
6. any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network
8. the programs and operating system on a computer
10. the physical parts of a computer
13. software used to access information from the Internet
14. to transfer a file or application to an outside source from a computer
17. to transfer a file or application from an outside source to a computer
18. when two or more computers are connected to each other allowing the sharing of files and information between computers
19. a picture that represents a program or file

1. lines made of glass strands which allow light to transfer through sending signals for faster download and upload speeds for the Internet
2. a silicon sheet containing parts of an electronic circuit
4. the address to a website
7. software that controls the execution of applications
9. a type of malicious code or program written to alter the way a computer operates and is designed to spread from one computer to another
11. software designed to perform a specific task
12. the location in a browser to insert the URL
15. to startup a computer
16. stores the information on a computer