Basic computer key terms

Question 1

Apps

Answer 1

software that allows users to perform a certain task

Question 2

Utilities

Answer 2

Applications to help analyze, configure, optimize, maintain a computer. Utilities are (unlike apps that support the user), used to support a computer. Example: app that helps configure mouse buttons.

Question 3

Operating System (OS)

Answer 3

Software that manages computer hardware and software. It is a system that sits between apps and hardware.

Question 4

Platform

Answer 4

Environment in which a piece of software is executed (Word on platform Windows).

Question 5

Feature

Answer 5

Distinctive characteristics of hardware or software.

Question 6

SaaS

Answer 6

Software licensed on a subscription basis.

Question 6

Plugin

Answer 6

Component that adds specific features to software. Also called extension.

Question 7

API/Application Program Interface

Answer 7

Set of clearly defined methods of communication between software

Question 8

Console

Answer 8

User interface that manages and controls hardware and/or software. Our users can access our products through a console.

Question 9

Dashboard

Answer 9

Overview of key info that is relevant to a certain goal or objective. Presented as graphs, charts or digital images.

Question 10

Server

Answer 10

A computer or program that manages access to centralized resources. File server stores and manages all user files for a group of computers and users

Question 11

Domain

Answer 11

A unique name that identifies a website.

Question 12

Directory

Answer 12

1. Organizes files or data in a drive or a program.
2. Software that stores all resources on a network, such as: Users, groups, permissions, services, management policies.

Question 13

Active directory

Answer 13

Directory developed by Microsoft for Windows users. Used to set up users, passwords, and devices.

Question 14

User provisioning

Answer 14

Creation and maintenance of a user’s digital identity, authentication and authentication rights.

Question 15

Protocol

Answer 15

A specific set of communication rules between computers

Question 16

SCIM - System for Cross-Domain Identity Management

Answer 16

Integration service for user provisioning.
This allows one to import users and groups from their identity provider to their KnowBe4 console.

Question 17

HTTP - Hypertext transfer protocol

Answer 17

Protocol used to transfer information (like webpages) over the internet

Question 18

Whitepaper

Answer 18

Marketing material used to show how technology or product can solve a problem. Is not very technical.

Question 19

HTTPS - Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure

Answer 19

It’s the same as HTTP, but it’s secure. The information is encrypted.

Question 20

Whitelist

Answer 20

A list of trusted email addresses, domains, and internet addresses that are permitted to pass through a system or filter.