EMPOTECH 1ST PERIODIC EXAM

Malware

stands for malicious software

virus

malicious code attached to files / documents that replicates and spreads across computers / networks

worms

standalone malware that self replicates and spreads across networks automatically without human interaction

Trojan

disguised as legitimate software to trick users into installing it, exposing systems to hackers

rogue security software

fake antivirus software that tricks users into paying for useless protection

spyware

a program that virus in the background without you knowing it.

keyloggers

records every keystroke to steal passwords and sensitive data

adware

a program designed to send you advertisements mostly as pop ups

spam

unwanted emails (often from bots) used to send advertisements or malware

phishing

deceptive emails / messages designed to trick users into giving away sensitive personal info

pharming

a complex phishing tactic that exploits dns systems to redirect users to fake websites

permanent digital footprint

anything posted online can be saved, archived, or shared permanently, impacting future personal and professional opportunities

employer checks

companies routinely perform online background checks on job applicants, which can afffect hiring decisions

Clip art

generally gif type, are line art drawings or images used as generic representation for ideas and objects that can be integrated in world documents

shapes

these are printable objects or materials that you can integrate in your document to enhance its appearance, allows you to use for composing and representing ideas for messages

smart art

generally these are predefined sets of different shapes grouped together to form ideas that are organizational or structural in nature

chart

allows you to represent data characteristics and trends in your word documents

screenshot

microsoft word even provides a shipping tool for your screenshots so you can select and display only the part that capture your screen

Mail merge

a microsoft word feature that combines one document with a list of data so you get many personalized copies at once

form document

the first component. the document with the message that stays the same for everyone. it also holds the place holders

list / data file

the second component. the file with each person’s own details (name, address, company). it can be made in word, excel, or acess

placeholder

marks that spot where each person’s details will go, in word it looks like «Name»

record

one row in the data file; all details of one person

field

one column in the data file, such as title, name, or company

form letter

a letter made from a form document; same message, different recipients

label generation

the part of mail merge that prints each recipients address onto mailing labels or envelopes automatically

integrating images and external materials

adding pictures, charts, shapes, and other items to a word document to make the message clearer and more impressive.

text wrapping

the setting that controls how text flows around a picture, so you can place the picture exactly where you want it in relation to the next

In line with text

The default, the picture sits on the text line like one big letter

Tight

Text “hugs” the shape of the picture. Best with GIF or PNG

Top and Bottom

The picture gets its own line only above and bottom

Infront of text

The picture sits on top and covers the words

Square

Text goes around the picture in a square frame

Through

Text flows even closer, right into the picture shape

Behind text

The picture goes under the words, like a background