Hi, my name is Jonathan and I am in the last year of my computer science program at CEGEP Montmorency. Computers hide a lot of facts and secrets, here is my glossary composed of 20 computer terms. The internet can be a bit challenging getting into. The network to the app development, it can get quite confusing.
application
noun
A program or piece of software designed and written to fulfill a particular purpose of the user.
Example: A database application.
en: application
browser
noun
A computer program with a graphical user interface for displaying and navigating between web pages.
Example: A web browser.
en: navigateur
computer
noun
An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
Example: My computer is frozen.
en: ordinateur
cursor
noun
A movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user, for example showing where typed text will be inserted.
Example: Hold control with the above trick to delete the whole word in front of the cursor.
en: curseur
database
noun
A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.
Example: A database covering nine million workers.
en: base de données
download
noun
Copy (data) from one computer system to another, typically over the internet.
Example: It would be wise to download your program to another computer before testing it.
en: télécharger
file
noun
A collection of data, programs, etc., stored in a computer's memory or on a storage device under a single identifying name.
Example: The system call utime is used to change the modification date of a FILE.
en: fichier
folder
noun
A folding cover or holder, typically made of stiff paper or cardboard, for storing loose papers.
Example: You can also share any folder by copying its link to the clipboard.
en: dossier
function
noun
A relationship or expression involving one or more variables.
Example: The function (bx + c).
en: fonction
hacker
noun
A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
Example: The hackers did not describe the content of the emails.
en: pirate informatique
internet
noun
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
Example: This is due to the size of businesses many rural being sole traders, education, and the cost of set up and the accessibility of the INTERNET.
en: internet
network
noun
A number of interconnected computers, machines, or operations.
Example: Specialized computers that manage multiple outside connections to a network.
en: réseau
operating system
noun
The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.
Example: For me, it is also more preferable OPERATING SYSTEM compared with Windows.
en: systèmes d'exploitation
port
noun
A port is a physical docking point or interface—such as USB, HDMI, or Ethernet—that enables the connection of peripheral devices (keyboards, monitors, printers) to a computer for data transfer, communication, or power supply.
Example: It has to be plugged into this port.
en: port
request
noun
An instruction to a computer to provide information or perform another function.
Example: The computer is busy servicing requests from other processes.
en: demande
server
noun
A computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
Example: The software runs on a variety of Unix servers.
en: serveur
software
noun
The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Example: The software industry.
en: logiciel
user
noun
A person who uses or operates something, especially a computer or other machine.
Example: The user should press return and a message will be displayed.
en: utilisateur
variable
noun
A data item that may take on more than one value during the runtime of a program.
Example: There are too many variables involved to make any meaningful predictions.
en: variable
virus
noun
A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
Example: He opened an attachment that looked harmless, but it installed a computer virus that started corrupting files.
