Essential IT and Cloud Computing Terminology

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Network and Security Terms

  • A Not allowed: unauthorized
  • B A division of data: packet
  • C To allow someone to do something: permit
  • D Not to allow someone to do something: deny
  • E A program used to protect private networks: firewall
  • F A preset value of a particular setting: default

IT Careers and Skills

  • A The ability to use computers correctly: computer literacy
  • B A person who creates websites: web developer
  • C A person who boosts online sales: digital marketer
  • D A field that involves putting information into a database: data entry
  • E A field dealing with selling products: sales
  • F A field involving the repair and maintenance of computers and data: IT
  • G A person who writes computer programs: programmer
  • H A field dealing with finances: accounting

Cloud Computing Concepts

  • A shared computer service: cloud computing
  • A cloud accessible to customers: public cloud
  • A cloud for many kinds of groups: hybrid cloud
  • Not seen by users: back-end
  • The ability to be easily modified: elasticity
  • A cloud shared by many businesses: community cloud

Technical Glossary

  • Configure - To modify or arrange something
  • Technical - Involving science and industry
  • Unix - A computer operating system
  • Purge - To delete files or data from a computer
  • Troubleshooting - The process of identifying and fixing technical problems
  • Cover letter - A document that explains why a person wants, and is qualified for a job

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