Glossary

The part of a system or application that is not visible to the user and handles tasks such as data storage, processing, and communication with other systems

A link from a website to another website

A copy of data that is stored separately from the original in case the original is lost or damaged

The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given period of time

Large datasets that cannot be processed or analyzed using traditional methods due to their size, complexity, or variety

A system of representing numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1

A number system that uses only two digits (0 and 1) to represent data

Firmware that controls the basic functions of a computer and allows it to boot up

The firmware that controls the basic hardware functions of a computer

The basic unit of information in computing, with a value of either 0 or 1

A list of items that are blocked or prohibited

A wireless communication technology used to transfer data between devices over short distances

The process of starting a computer or device

A program that loads the operating system into memory during the boot process

A software program that performs automated tasks, such as web scraping or social media posting

A testing technique that involves testing values at the boundaries of an input domain

A piece of software that extends the functionality of a web browser

An error or flaw in a program that causes it to behave unexpectedly

A unit of data that is typically made up of eight bits