Hi, my name is Samy Belgacem, I live in Laval, I have been studying Social Science for 1 and a half years at Montmorency College. My field of study is administration but I want to go to a Computer science department. This glossary will be useful for people already studying in Computer science or people wondering to go in that specific program. Every word in this glossary can be related to basic Computer science terms, you can almost hear all those in this field of study. I put the most used one, so you could learn a little about this field of study which is really vague and complicated
algorithm
A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.
fr: algorithme
analog
Is any piece of technology that does its job without processing numbers electronically like a computer does.
fr: analogique
bandwidth
An amount of information that can transmitted or processed, either wirelessly or across a hardwired connection.
fr: largeur de bande
bit
An abbreviation for “binary digit,” is the smallest piece of information used by a computer. either a 1 or a 0, which are the binary digits that make up computer language.
fr: bit
bug
A bug is a programming error that causes unexpected glitches or problems for a program’s end user.
fr: bug
cloud storage
A model of computer data storage in which the digital data is stored in logical pools.
fr: sauvegarde en nuage
computer
A programmable electronic device designed to accept date, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operation at high speed, and display the results of these operations.
fr: ordinateur
computer code
A set of instructions forming a computer program which is executed by a computer.
fr: code informatique
digital
Is the opposite of analog. It’s anything that uses a computer’s binary language to do its job.
fr: numérique
ethernet
A system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid simultaneous transmission by two or more systems.
fr: ethernet
hacker
A computer hacker is any skilled computer expert who uses their technical knowledge to overcome a problem.
fr: pirate informatique
hardware
Computer hardware includes the physical parts of a computer, such as the case, central processing unit, monitor, keyboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound card, speakers, and motherboard.
fr: matériel
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language, a standardized system for tagging text files to achieve fonts, color, graphic, and hyperlink effects on World Wide Web pages.
fr: HTML
hub
A central connection for all computers in a network, which is usually Ethernet-based, information sent to the hub can flow to any other computer on the network.
fr: centre informatique
ip address
A unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
fr: adresse ip
LAN
"Local Area Network." is a small computer network, often located within just a single room.
fr: LAN
operating system
The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.
fr: système d’opération
processor
A processor is a small chip that resides in computers and other electronical devices, it does all of the computation for the computer, it's in charge of every piece of input and output that comes a computer way.
fr: processeur
RAM
Random-Access Memory is the place where a computer stores data while it is being used or changed, it's a computer short-term memory, it doesn't have unlimited storage, but it makes for quick access to information you're currently using.
fr: RAM
software
The programs and other operating information used by a computer.