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Rich Text Format: A file format for text documents. It is best read in Microsoft Word, and is also
compatible with WordPerfect and some other editors.
Ring timeout: A user-customizable parameter located on the Time sub-tab that specifies how long
PhoneSweep will wait, in rings, for a response from the remote number before giving up and
calling the next number. Note that ring timeout is not supported by most modems, including
Single Call Detect capable modems. If your modem does not support remote ringing,
PhoneSweep will default to using the seconds-based timeout.
Screened: Indication that a particular number was not called because PhoneSweep determined that it
might connect to emergency services.
Second dial tone: A dial tone obtained by dialing an access code for services such as off-site or long
distance calling. Detection of second dial tones is required in order to use PhoneSweep to detect
potential toll fraud.
Sequential scanning: A mode in which PhoneSweep calls the numbers that it has been assigned to dial
in ascending order. PhoneSweep’s default behavior is to call the list of assigned numbers in
random order. Set on the Dialing sub-tab.
Serial port: An I/O device that sends and receives data bytes over an RS-232 serial line. Used to connect
modems and sometimes printers to PCs.
Single Call Detect (SCD): Allows PhoneSweep to evaluate calls as the connection sequence takes place
and modify its behavior accordingly. SCD allows fast, accurate voice recognition and decreases
the total number of calls that need to be made in the course of a sweep by avoiding unnecessary
second calls to data devices while looking for fax-capable devices.
Sleep Mode: A power-saving mode implemented by some desktop and laptop computers. If disk and
communications activity only will not prevent the computer from entering sleep mode, then sleep
mode must be disabled before leaving a PhoneSweep scan running unattended.
SQL: Structured Query Language - A standard language for database access. PhoneSweep uses an SQL
database to store data.
Sub-tab: A tab in a row that appears on the left side of the PhoneSweep window when the options Setup
tab is clicked. The options on the sub-tabs set the configuration for the current profile.
Sweeping: The process of methodically calling phone numbers, taking the actions specified in the level
of effort, and recording the results of the calls. Also referred to as Telephone Scanning.
Tab: An area on the PhoneSweep UI that can be selected to reveal a set of related information or
configuration options.
TCP/IP: The major networking protocol of the Internet. PhoneSweep uses TCP/IP to communicate
internally among the engine, database and UI.
Telephone Extender: A number or extension that is dialed to allow access to long-distance services or
tie lines.
Telephone line scanner: The term Sandstorm has coined for dialing software specifically designed for
use as a security auditing tool.
Testing injury: An undesired result of running PhoneSweep, such as accidentally calling emergency
services. The PhoneSweep license agreement explicitly states that the end user assumes all
liability for any testing injuries