Chp 9 Flashcards
Electronic Applications in the Medical Office
tiny files that are left on your computer’s hard drive by a website without your permission.
Cookies
transferring information from an outside location to your computer.
Downloading
scrambling email messages as they leave one site and unscrambling them when they arrive at the designated address.
Encryption
System that allows the computer to be connected to a cable or DSL system.
Ethernet
Global system used to connect one computer to another.
Internet
a private network system of computers.
Intranet
finding professional journal articles on a given subject.
Literary search
program that allows you to find information on the Internet rapidly and effectively.
Search engine
a harmful invader that can damage your computer.
Virus
a paperless system or chart on your computer.
Virtual
