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ITGS Vocabulary
ITGS Vocabulary for letter F
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Computer Science
12th Grade
01/12/2009

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Term
Feedback loop
Definition
In a computer simulation, the user and the computer responding to data from each other.
Term
Field
Definition
Each discrete chunk of information in a database record.
Term
File
Definition
An organized collection of related information stored in a computer-readable form.
File transfer protocol: A communications protocol that enables users to download files from remote servers to their computers and to upload files they want to share from their computers to these archives.
Term
File-management utility
Definition
A program that allows you to view, rename, copy, move and delete files and folders.
Term
Firmware
Definition
A program, usually for special-purpose computers, stored on a ROM chips so it cannot be altered.
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Fragmented File
Definition
A file allocated to noncontiguous clusters on a disk, thus degrading the disk’s performance.
Term
Frames
Definition
Sub-divisions of a Web-browser’s viewing area that enables visitors to scroll and view different parts of a page-or even multiple pages-simultaneously.
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Full-color
Definition
A desktop published document that uses a wide range of color. Contrast with spot color.
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Function Keys
Definition
Keyboard keys, often twelve lined along the top of the keyboard, that send special commands to the computer depending upon the program being run.
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File transfer protocol
Definition
A communications protocol that enables users to download files from remote servers to their computers and to upload files they want to share from their computers to these archives.
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