Glossary of Terms for Understanding Technology
Glossary
There are currently 11 glossary in this directory beginning with the letter S.
Scanner
A scanner is an input device which works more like a photocophy machine that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages and similar sources for computer editing and display. Scanners work by converting the image on the document into digital information that can be stored on a computer through optical character recognition (OCR).
Serial port
Serial ports are used to physically connect asynchronous devices to a computer. They are located on the back of the system unit, either integrated or using a multiport adapter, such as the 2-port, 8-port, 16-port, and 128-port asynchronous adapters.
Shell
Refers to the command-line interface that allows users to interact with an operating system by entering commands.
Smartphone
A smartphone is a cellular telephone with an integrated computer and other features not originally associated with telephones, such as an operating system (OS), web browsing and the ability to run software applications. Smartphones are used by consumers and as part of a person's business or work.
Social engineering
The use of psychological manipulation to trick people into revealing personal information or taking actions that are not in their best interests.
SQL injection
A type of attack that exploits vulnerabilities in SQL databases to gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
Storage
The physical devices that are used to store data, such as hard drives, flash drives, and optical discs.
Syntax
refers to the rules and structure that define the correct combinations of symbols, keywords, and statements used to create valid and well-formed code in a specific programming language. It dictates how programs should be written to be understood and executed by the computer or programming environment.