Hello, I have been a computer science student at Ahuntsic College for two years. This semester is my fifth at the college. In this program, there are many terms that are useful for learning. I will create a glossary that will help new students understand the vocabulary of this program. Reading this glossary allows you to learn more so you won't be surprised when your teachers use these terms in class.
account
noun
An identity file that allows the computer system to identify us when we want to connect to a network.
Example: To use Google we need to create an account.
fr: compt
camera
noun
A component that allows us to capture what is around us and redraw it on a computer.
Example: The weather is nice today, we have to film this natural beauty.
fr: camera
charger
noun
Component that allows us to transfer energy to our devices so that they can continue to function
Example: My phone battery is at 5% I need to plug it into the charger
fr: chargeur
computer mouse
noun
A component that allows you to move the cursor on the screen to be able to select
Example: To open an application, move the mouse to the application area on the screen.
fr: souris
cpu
noun
The cpu (Central processing unit) component that receives requests from the computer, and finds the most optimized solution
Example: It is made based on the human brain in order to think about the problem and find the best solution for the computer.
fr: unité central de traitement.
exception
noun
Something that is different from usual
Example: The application has encountered a problem. The system detects that it is not working properly. A new path is automatically launched.
fr: exception
framework
noun
Set of rules and structure of code for programming
Example: We must respect the syntax how to write a line of code
fr: ensemble des regles de syntaxe pour organiser le code.
hard drive
noun
Component that allows data to be stored
Example: We save our photos, videos, documents, games on this component.
fr: disque dur
headphone
noun
A component for listening to music around the ears so as not to disturb others around us
Example: The music is very loud but no one hears it except me.
fr: écouteur
keyboard
noun
A panel with keys can operate the computer.
Example: Made based on the keyboard of old printers
fr: clavier
monitor
noun
An instrument used to observe the information sent by the computer
Example: The light that displays multiple images visible to the naked eye
fr: moniteur
password
noun
A secret character string that allows you to connect to your account.
Example: Your account is not secure if the password is too short.
fr: mot de passe
router
noun
A component that allows computers and telephones to connect to the Internet.
Example: We no longer have access to the internet, the router is down.
fr: routeur
save
verb
Action that wants to keep data on a device after the session is closed for later reuse.
Example: This work is too long, I will continue tomorrow but first it must be saved.
fr: enregistrer
speaker
noun
A component that translates electronic information transmitted by the computer into actual sound
Example: The music is very loud, everyone can listen.
