Term 931
Win32 app
A Win32 app is a traditional Windows program that runs directly on a Windows PC, using the same system resources and displaying a standard window with menus and buttons.
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Terms 931–956 of 956 220-1102 acronyms and key terms. Each entry includes a plain-English definition and a link to the full 800-word glossary page with exam context and practice questions.
Term 931
A Win32 app is a traditional Windows program that runs directly on a Windows PC, using the same system resources and displaying a standard window with menus and buttons.
Term 932
Windows is a family of operating systems developed by Microsoft that manages computer hardware and software, providing a graphical user interface for users to interact with their devices.
Term 933
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
Term 934
Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest desktop operating system, offering a redesigned interface, enhanced security features, and improved support for modern hardware.
Term 935
Windows Autopatch is a Microsoft cloud service that automatically applies Windows and Microsoft 365 app updates to enrolled devices, reducing the manual effort needed for patch management.
Term 936
Windows Configuration Designer is a Microsoft tool that creates provisioning packages to configure Windows devices automatically before or during deployment.
Term 937
Windows Defender is a built-in antimalware and security tool in Microsoft Windows that protects your computer from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software without needing to install anything extra.
Term 938
Windows Defender Firewall is a built-in security feature in Microsoft Windows that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Term 939
The Windows event log is a built-in service that records system, security, and application activities in a structured file so administrators can monitor health, detect problems, and investigate security incidents.
Term 940
A Windows Update failure occurs when the operating system cannot download, install, or configure updates from Microsoft servers successfully.
Term 941
Windows Update for Business is a set of policies and settings that IT administrators use to manage and control how Windows devices receive updates from Microsoft, allowing for staged rollouts and deferrals while ensuring security patches are applied.
Term 942
WinRM is Microsoft's implementation of WS-Management, enabling secure remote management of Windows systems over HTTP/HTTPS.
Term 943
Wipe is the process of securely erasing all data from a storage device, making it unrecoverable and preparing the device for reuse or disposal.
Term 944
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol for wireless networks, designed to provide a level of data confidentiality comparable to a wired LAN.
Term 945
A Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) delivers internet access to customers using radio signals instead of physical cables like fiber or DSL.
Term 946
A wireless network that connects devices over a large geographic area using cellular or satellite technology, like the internet on your phone without cables.
Term 947
Wireshark is a free, open-source network protocol analyzer that captures and inspects data packets traveling over a computer network in real time.
Term 948
A workload is any discrete application, service, or function that runs on a computing resource, consuming CPU, memory, storage, or network capacity.
Term 949
Workload Identity Federation lets a non-human software workload (like an app or server) securely prove its identity to a cloud provider using a token from an external identity provider, without needing long-term secrets.
Term 950
A worm is a type of malicious software that can copy itself and spread to other computers over a network, often without any human action.
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WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a security protocol that encrypts wireless network traffic to prevent unauthorized access and eavesdropping.
Term 952
WPA3 is the latest security standard for Wi-Fi networks, providing stronger encryption and protection against password guessing attacks compared to its predecessor WPA2.
Term 953
XDR, or Extended Detection and Response, is a unified security platform that collects and correlates data across multiple security layers—endpoints, networks, servers, cloud workloads, and email—to improve threat detection and enable faster response.
Term 954
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
Term 955
Zero Trust is a security framework that assumes no user, device, or network is automatically trusted, requiring verification for every access request regardless of its origin.
Term 956
Zero Trust Architecture is a cybersecurity model that requires every user and device to be continuously verified before accessing any resource, regardless of where they are located.