Set 30 Flashcards
(31 cards)
Processed
In computing, this refers to data that has been acted upon or transformed by a CPU or application. For example, raw input becomes meaningful output after being processed.
Product Key
A unique alphanumeric code used to activate and validate software, especially operating systems like Windows, ensuring it’s a genuine and licensed copy.
Profile (MDM)
In Mobile Device Management (MDM), a profile is a collection of settings, restrictions, and configurations pushed to devices to control usage, security, and apps.
Profile (Network)
A set of settings that define a network’s behavior and trust level in Windows (e.g., Public, Private, Domain), affecting firewall rules and sharing options.
Profile (User)
A collection of settings and preferences specific to a user account, including desktop layout, browser settings, application configurations, and personal files.
Program/Programming
A program is a set of instructions that a computer executes.
Programming is the process of writing code in languages like Python, Java, or C++ to create software applications.
Programs and Features
A section of the Windows Control Panel used to view, modify, or uninstall installed applications.
Projector
An external display device that projects computer output onto a screen or wall, commonly used for presentations, classrooms, and meetings.
Prompt
A command prompt is the symbol or line in a terminal or console that indicates the system is ready to accept commands, e.g., C:> in Windows or $ in Linux/macOS.
Proprietary
Refers to hardware or software that is owned by a specific company and often not open-source or compatible with standards from other vendors.
Proprietary Crash Screen
A custom error screen shown by a specific operating system or software when a critical error or crash occurs. For example, Windows shows a blue screen (BSOD).
PHI
(Protected Health Information). Any information about health status, provision of healthcare, or payment that can be linked to an individual, protected under HIPAA regulations.
Protocol
A set of rules and standards that govern how devices communicate over a network, such as HTTP, FTP, TCP/IP, and DNS.
Proxy Server
An intermediary server between a user’s device and the internet. It is used for security, content filtering, or anonymity, and can cache content to speed up access.
ps (Linux Command)
A Linux/Unix command used to display information about running processes. Example: ps aux shows all active processes.
Public Cloud
A cloud computing model where services like storage and applications are provided by third-party vendors over the internet, and shared among multiple clients. Example: Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure.
Public Folder
A shared folder in Windows that allows multiple users on the same network or device to access and share files easily without complex permission settings.
Punchdown Tool
A tool used in networking to insert and secure wires into insulation-displacement connectors on a patch panel or keystone jack, often used in structured cabling.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
A type of plastic used as cable insulation in non-plenum-rated network cables. It’s less fire-resistant than plenum-rated alternatives.
pwd (Linux Command)
Short for “print working directory”, this Linux/Unix command displays the current directory path you’re working in.
QR Scanner
A device or app that reads Quick Response (QR) codes, often used to provide links, contact info, or configuration settings instantly via barcode-like patterns.
Quad Channel Architecture
A memory architecture where four RAM modules work together simultaneously, increasing bandwidth and system performance compared to single or dual-channel setups.
QoS
(Quality of Service). A network feature that prioritizes traffic types (e.g., VoIP over file downloads) to ensure performance and reliability for critical applications or devices.
Quick Format
A fast method of formatting a drive that deletes the file system table but doesn’t check the disk for bad sectors. Useful for quickly preparing drives but less thorough.
