Internet: English Vocabulary List

to send a signal to a computer and wait for a reply as a way to test the connection

"Ping the server to check."

"I will ping the server to see if it is still online and responding to requests."

a computer or device on a network that provides services, resources, or data to other computers or devices, known as clients

"The website has a reliable host."

"A host is a computer or server on a network that provides data"

a part of a computer that is easily accessible and one uses constantly

"The front end looks beautiful and works smoothly."

"The front end of the website includes everything users see and interact with like buttons and menus."

an individual who engages in unauthorized attempts to access computer systems, networks, or software, often with malicious intent

"The cracker broke into the system."

"A cracker is a malicious computer user who specializes in circumventing security systems and software protections for illegal purposes"