Reference · A–Z
Aryavos Tech Glossary
Plain definitions for the terms that turn up in scoping calls,
tickets and vendor pitches — hardware to cloud, one entry each.
- 274 terms
- 25 letters covered
Terms starting with “A”
12 terms
Access Point
A device that connects wirelessly enabled PCs and other devices to a wired network.
Accessibility
The process of creating and constructing Web sites and other technology that can be browsed and understood by all individuals, including those with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments, as defined by Section …
Address
Identifies the location of an Internet resource. Examples: an e-mail address, a web address, or an internet address (192.168.100.1).
Alias
A short, easy to remember name created for use in place of a longer, more complicated name; commonly used in e-mail applications. Also referred to as a nickname.
Anonymous FTP
Archive sites where Internet users can log in and download files and programs without a special username or password. Typically, you enter anonymous as a username and your e-mail address as a password.
Applet
A program capable of running on any computer regardless of the operating system. Many applets can be downloaded from various sites on the Internet.
Application
A program designed for a specific purpose, such as word processing or graphic design.
ASCII File
A file that can be opened and read by standard text editor programs (for example, Notepad or Simple Text) on almost any type of computer. Also referred to as plain text files.
ASU in Security Policy
The population of a group whose membership is determined by each individual's responsibility to fulfill university policy and state regulatory requirements.
AT Command Set
An industry standard set of commands beginning with the letters "AT" that are used to control a modem. Also referred to as the "Hayes Command Set".
Attachment
A file that is sent along with an e-mail message. ASCII (plain text) files may be appended to the message text, but other types of files are encoded and sent separately.
Authorization
The act of granting someone or something permission to do something. Even if identity and authentication have established who someone is, authorization may be needed to define what actions are permitted.
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