Computer Key Terms Letter S
System
Collection of activities and elements designed to accomplish a goal.
System Board
Flat board that usually contains the CPU and memory chips connecting all system components to one another.
System Unit
Part of a microcomputer that contains the CPU.
Supervisor
Manager responsible for managing and monitoring workers. Supervisors have responsibility for operational matters.
Scam
A fraudulent or deceptive act or operation designed to trick individuals into spending their time and money for little or no return.
Security
The protection of information, hardware, and software.
Software Piracy
Unauthorized copying of programs for personal gain.
Spyware
Wide range of programs designed to secretly record and report an individual’s activities on the Internet.
Satellite
This type of communication uses satellites orbiting about 22,000 miles above the earth as microwave relay stations.
Server
A host computer with a connection to the Internet that stores document files used to display Web pages.
Storage Device
Hardware that reads data and programs from storage media. Most also write to storage media.
Slot
Area on a system board that accepts expansion cards to expand a computer system’s capabilities.
Socket
Sockets provide connection points on the system board for holding electronic parts.
Sound Card
Device that accepts audio input from a microphone and converts it into a form that can be processed by the computer.
Software
Computer program consisting of step-by-step instructions, directing the computer on each task it will perform.
Super-Computer
Fastest calculating device ever invented, processing billions of program instructions per second. Used by very large organizations like NASA.
Software Engineer
Programming professional or programmer who analyzes users’ needs and creates application software.
Spam
Unwelcome and unsolicited e-mail that can carry attached viruses.
Surf
Move from one Web site to another.
Collection of activities and elements designed to accomplish a goal.
System Board
Flat board that usually contains the CPU and memory chips connecting all system components to one another.
System Unit
Part of a microcomputer that contains the CPU.
Supervisor
Manager responsible for managing and monitoring workers. Supervisors have responsibility for operational matters.
Scam
A fraudulent or deceptive act or operation designed to trick individuals into spending their time and money for little or no return.
Security
The protection of information, hardware, and software.
Software Piracy
Unauthorized copying of programs for personal gain.
Spyware
Wide range of programs designed to secretly record and report an individual’s activities on the Internet.
Satellite
This type of communication uses satellites orbiting about 22,000 miles above the earth as microwave relay stations.
Server
A host computer with a connection to the Internet that stores document files used to display Web pages.
Storage Device
Hardware that reads data and programs from storage media. Most also write to storage media.
Slot
Area on a system board that accepts expansion cards to expand a computer system’s capabilities.
Socket
Sockets provide connection points on the system board for holding electronic parts.
Sound Card
Device that accepts audio input from a microphone and converts it into a form that can be processed by the computer.
Software
Computer program consisting of step-by-step instructions, directing the computer on each task it will perform.
Super-Computer
Fastest calculating device ever invented, processing billions of program instructions per second. Used by very large organizations like NASA.
Software Engineer
Programming professional or programmer who analyzes users’ needs and creates application software.
Spam
Unwelcome and unsolicited e-mail that can carry attached viruses.
Surf
Move from one Web site to another.