15 Electrical engineering network and telecommunications terms
This is a word glossary for people studying or working in the network and telecommunication world. This glossary contains common word that are used on a daily basis and important term when you are working in this field.
browser
noun
A computer program with a graphical user interface for displaying and navigating between web pages.
Example: This shared workspace is essentially a hyperlinked blackboard that can be accessed and changed using the same simple BROWSER-based user interface.
fr: navigateur
database
noun
A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.
Example: Licking this button brings up, upon logging-in successfully, a page displaying information about the user that is held in the Amazon.co.uk customer DATABASE, and gives the user the option to change or update that database
fr: base de données
download
verb
Copy (data) from one computer system to another, typically over the internet.
Example: "it would be wise to download your program to another computer before testing it".
fr: télécharger
encryption
noun
The process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
Example: I use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
fr: cryptage
hardware
noun
tools, machinery, and other durable equipment.
Example: One such area of involvement of the Open Source movement is computer HARDWARE.
fr: matériel
Internet
noun
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
Example: The future challenge for CATI will be on adopting an intensive participatory approach, improve the quality of its service (upgrading knowledge of extension workers, publications, and training services), reducing the costs of agricultural extension (adopting a cost-sharing approach) and utilizing all possible tools (such as telephony, INTERNET, and radio) to bring the best service to rural areas.
fr: Internet
motherboard
noun
A printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.
Example: It is cheaper and unlike SCSI, it doesn't require a card adapter as the interface is built on the motherboard.
fr: carte mère
network
noun
A network is a group of two or more computers or other electronic devices that are interconnected for the purpose of exchanging data and sharing resources.
Example: According to Hax and Wilde II (1999), Intel adopts the system lock-in strategy which invests most of their efforts on building up their complement or NETWORK.
fr: réseau
port
noun
A mainly hardware component that enables two computers to connect and share data.
Example: Since the AT commands between GSM modem and the micro controller is sent through serial PORT, it is necessary to talk about the commonly used serial PORT - RS232.
fr: port
protocol
noun
A set of rules followed by two devices while interacting with each other.
Example: Followed by commands ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange DC Direct current I O Input Output Tx Rx Transmitter Receiver TCP IP Transmission Control PROTOCOL.
fr: protocole
router
noun
A device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
Example: ROUTER and switch configurations, firewall rules and programming, server access, restrictions, and policies are all important and disruption or change to these could cause the operation of the internal network, or the connection to the internet (and thus customers) to be threatened.
fr: routeur
server
noun
A computer or computer program which manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
Example: This information is, again, stored SERVER-side for registered users.
fr: serveur
software
noun
The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Example: The WBS & responsibilities are: Strategic Control I recommend a steering group to exercise 'stop-hold-select-go' strategic control before and after the following phases: Phase 1 - Develop SOFTWARE. Phase 2 - Test, install & train for SOFTWARE use.
fr: logiciel
URL
noun
The address of a web page.
fr: URL
virus
noun
A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
Example: Bill was still smarting from the computer virus that had attacked one of our clients at the beginning of October.
