Set 24 Flashcards
(30 cards)
MAC Address Filtering
A security feature on routers or switches that allows or blocks devices based on their MAC addresses.
Machine Language
The lowest-level programming language, consisting of binary code that a computer’s CPU can execute directly.
macOS
Apple’s operating system for Mac computers, known for its GUI, UNIX-based architecture, and integration with Apple services.
Magnetic Hard Drives (HDDs)
Traditional storage devices that store data on spinning magnetic platters and use read/write heads to access data.
Magnetometer
A sensor in mobile devices that detects magnetic fields, commonly used for compass functionality and orientation.
Mail Server
A server that handles email sending, receiving, and storage, using protocols like SMTP, IMAP, and POP3.
Maintenance Kit
A collection of replacement parts and tools (e.g., rollers, toner, fuser) used for performing routine maintenance on printers.
Malware
Short for malicious software; includes viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and spyware designed to harm or exploit systems.
MAM
(Mobile Application Management)
man (Linux Command)
Displays the manual pages for other commands, showing their usage, options, and syntax.
Example: man ls
MAN
(Metropolitan Area Network). A network that spans a city or campus, larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN.
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attack
A type of cyberattack where a third party intercepts and possibly alters communications between two parties without their knowledge.
Mass Storage
Any device that stores large amounts of data, such as HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, or external storage arrays.
MBR
(Master Boot Record). A special section at the beginning of a hard drive used to identify partitions and load the operating system bootloader.
MSDS
(Material Safety Data Sheet). Standardized form that provides detailed information about potential environmental hazards and proper disposal methos associated with various computing components.
md (mkdir)
A command used in Windows (md) or Linux (mkdir) to create a new directory.
Example: mkdir newfolder
Mega-
A metric prefix meaning 1 million (10⁶), used to measure data (e.g., megabyte = 1,000,000 bytes) or frequency (e.g., MHz).
Memory
Hardware that stores data temporarily or permanently. Most commonly refers to RAM (Random Access Memory), used to store data and instructions for active processes.
Mesh Topology
A network configuration where each device connects to every other device, providing high redundancy and fault tolerance.
Metered Utilization
A feature in some OS/network settings (especially in mobile/limited bandwidth environments) that tracks and limits data usage to avoid extra charges or bandwidth caps.
MFA
(Multi-Factor Authentication). A security method requiring two or more types of authentication, such as a password plus a fingerprint or code sent to a phone.
MFD
(Multi-Function Device). A peripheral that combines printing, scanning, copying, and faxing into one device.
MFT
(Master File Table). A database used by NTFS (New Technology File System) that keeps track of all files, directories, and metadata on a volume.
microSD
A small, removable flash memory card used for storage in mobile devices like phones, tablets, and cameras.
