listserve
grouping
FAQ
acceptable use policy (AUP)
local area network (LAN)
firewall
format
file management
file transfer protocol (FTP)
hacker
copyright law
ethical behavior
Knowing how to correctly create, access, save, rename, delete, and move files and folders on a computer
A process used to clean and prepare a disk so that data can be stored in an organized manner. Deletes any information previously on the disk!
The protocol used to transfer files from one computer to another over the Internet. Used to upload or download files
A service on the Internet that provides people who sign up on a list with email bulletins and updates on a given topic
Behavior that conforms to accepted professional standards of conduct
A user who breaks into files, computers, software, etc. This is illegal and is the electronic equivalent of breaking and entering
Law granting a legal right to a copyright holder which requires the permission of the copyright holder to make non-archival copies of the work in question
Policies adopted by school districts to address acceptable Internet usage. It is an agreement between the user (students) and the school district requiring responsible use of Internet access
Selecting 2 or more objects and locking them together so the computer treats them as one object for editing
Special software or hardware designed to protect a private computer system from unauthorized access
A group of computers, connected by cables set up to communicate with one another
A collection of common questions and answers on a particular subject
