Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Module 2 Flashcards
Application
A program that does one main job
Bash
The most common text-based command tool in Linux
CentOS
A free Linux version similar to Red Hat
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The part of a computer that does most of the work
Command
A typed instruction for the computer
Digital Forensics
Looking at data to see what happened after a cyber attack
Directory
A folder that holds files or other folders
Distributions
Different versions of Linux
File Path
The location of a file or folder
Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
The system that organizes Linux files
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A screen with icons you can click to do tasks
Hard Drive
Part of the computer that stores files long term
Hardware
The physical parts of a computer
Internal Hardware
Main parts inside a computer that make it work
Kali Linux
A Linux version used for hacking and security work
Kernel
The part of Linux that talks to the hardware
Linux
A free operating system used on computers
Package
Software that can be used alone or with other software
Package Manager
A tool that helps you install and manage software
Parrot
A Linux version for cybersecurity and hacking
Penetration Test (pen test)
A fake cyber attack to find weak spots
Peripheral Devices
Devices like a mouse or printer connected to a computer
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Memory that stores data while you work
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
A paid version of Linux for businesses
Shell
A tool to type commands to the computer
Standard Error
Error messages from the computer
Standard Input
What you type into the computer
Standard Output
What the computer shows after a command
String Data
Words or letters stored as data
Ubuntu
A user-friendly version of Linux used a lot in business
User
The person using the computer
