WGU C182
# Term Definition
1 Application Software Programs end users run to accomplish tasks.
2 Productivity Software Application software used to aid in productivity.
I.E. Presentation software, word processor,
spreadsheets.
3 System Software Consists of programs that make up the OS and
directly support system itself. **Includes
services or DAEMONS
4 Server Software Works with hardware to provide network
service.
5 Local Application Software stored on an individual computer.
6 Intranet A LAN that uses IP. Used to communicate within
organization.
7 Cloud Computing Allows organization to access resources/app
anywhere, anytime. Beneficial because an org.
may access resources it may not normally have.
8 Operating Systems Allows a user to easily access
hardware/software, required to maintain
computer environment.
9 Kernel Core component of OS.
10 Algorithm A step-by-step formula outlining how to execute
a task.
11 Antivirus software Antivirus software detects and removes known
viruses from the network.
12 Application Software Programs end users run to accomplish tasks.
13 Asterisk (*) database operation The asterisk (*) means everything from that
table.
, WGU C182
# Term Definition
14 Bandwidth Transfer rate permissible over the media, and is
described as bps or b/s (bits per second).
*Modern bandwidth is described in
millions/billions bits per second (i.e. Mbps or
Gbps) Older tech limited to thousands, (i.e. 56
Kbps)
15 Boolean/Logical Type of Data. Ex: True/False (in reply to active
subscriber?) Only two possible answers: yes/no
or true/false
16 Bridge Only forwards messages addressed to a
computer on the other side.
17 Buffer Overflow Most well known type of software injection
attack. Because buffer is limited in size, if
software doesn't ensure insertions in buffer are
limited in size, sufficient amounts of malicious
code could overflow buffer. Malicious overflow
code could then be stored in memory and run
to perform operations inserted by hacker.
18 Bug Software that causes unintentional harm due to
some deficiency.
19 Circuit Switch Network Requires full pathway (or circuit) to be
established and maintained during entire
submission. Ex: Phone network b/c path exists
during entire conversation and communication
can be both ways.
20 Client-Server Client is computer that will request info from
another computer (the server) . The server takes
requests and responds. *More expensive than
peer to peer. BENEFITS: More storage=faster
response time.
21 Closed Source Software Individuals and organizations are not permitted
to modify code.
22 Cloud Computing Allows organization to access resources/app
anywhere, anytime. Beneficial because an org.
may access resources it may not normally have.
# Term Definition
1 Application Software Programs end users run to accomplish tasks.
2 Productivity Software Application software used to aid in productivity.
I.E. Presentation software, word processor,
spreadsheets.
3 System Software Consists of programs that make up the OS and
directly support system itself. **Includes
services or DAEMONS
4 Server Software Works with hardware to provide network
service.
5 Local Application Software stored on an individual computer.
6 Intranet A LAN that uses IP. Used to communicate within
organization.
7 Cloud Computing Allows organization to access resources/app
anywhere, anytime. Beneficial because an org.
may access resources it may not normally have.
8 Operating Systems Allows a user to easily access
hardware/software, required to maintain
computer environment.
9 Kernel Core component of OS.
10 Algorithm A step-by-step formula outlining how to execute
a task.
11 Antivirus software Antivirus software detects and removes known
viruses from the network.
12 Application Software Programs end users run to accomplish tasks.
13 Asterisk (*) database operation The asterisk (*) means everything from that
table.
, WGU C182
# Term Definition
14 Bandwidth Transfer rate permissible over the media, and is
described as bps or b/s (bits per second).
*Modern bandwidth is described in
millions/billions bits per second (i.e. Mbps or
Gbps) Older tech limited to thousands, (i.e. 56
Kbps)
15 Boolean/Logical Type of Data. Ex: True/False (in reply to active
subscriber?) Only two possible answers: yes/no
or true/false
16 Bridge Only forwards messages addressed to a
computer on the other side.
17 Buffer Overflow Most well known type of software injection
attack. Because buffer is limited in size, if
software doesn't ensure insertions in buffer are
limited in size, sufficient amounts of malicious
code could overflow buffer. Malicious overflow
code could then be stored in memory and run
to perform operations inserted by hacker.
18 Bug Software that causes unintentional harm due to
some deficiency.
19 Circuit Switch Network Requires full pathway (or circuit) to be
established and maintained during entire
submission. Ex: Phone network b/c path exists
during entire conversation and communication
can be both ways.
20 Client-Server Client is computer that will request info from
another computer (the server) . The server takes
requests and responds. *More expensive than
peer to peer. BENEFITS: More storage=faster
response time.
21 Closed Source Software Individuals and organizations are not permitted
to modify code.
22 Cloud Computing Allows organization to access resources/app
anywhere, anytime. Beneficial because an org.
may access resources it may not normally have.
