Glossary
Glossary
There are currently 35 names in this directory beginning with the letter P.
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Packet: A unit of data that is transmitted over a network and contains information such as the source and destination addresses, as well as the payload
Paging: A method of memory management that is used to allow a computer to access data that is stored in secondary storage, such as a hard drive or swap space
Pair programming: A software development technique in which two programmers work together on the same code, with one person writing the code and the other reviewing and suggesting improvements
Pairwise testing: A testing technique that involves testing all possible pairs of input values in a system or program
Parallel processing: The process of executing multiple tasks or processes concurrently, in order to improve performance or efficiency
Parent: A term that refers to an element in a hierarchy or tree structure that is the ancestor of another element
Password: A secret word or phrase that is used to authenticate a user's identity or access to a system or service
PDF (Portable Document Format): A file format used to represent documents in a platform-independent manner
Peer-to-peer (P2P): A type of network in which nodes communicate and share resources directly, without the need for a central server or authority
Performance testing: The process of evaluating the performance of a system or program under different workloads and conditions
Peripheral: A device that is connected to a computer but is not an essential part of its core functionality
Peripheral: A device that is connected to a computer or other device and is used to input, output, or communicate data
Personalization: The process of adapting or tailoring a system, service, or experience to the needs and preferences of an individual user
Phishing: A type of cyber attack in which a attacker sends fake emails or texts pretending to be from a legitimate organization in order to trick the victim into revealing sensitive information
Phishing: A type of cyber attack that involves sending fraudulent emails or messages that are designed to trick users into revealing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links
Physical database design: The process of creating a database structure that is optimized for performance and efficiency, taking into account the physical characteristics of the storage media and hardware
Pipelining: A technique that is used to improve the performance of a processor by allowing multiple instructions to be executed concurrently
PKI (Public Key Infrastructure): A system that is used to manage the secure exchange of digital certificates and keys
Plug-in: A piece of software that is used to extend the functionality of another application or system
