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Cards in this set: Term MP3 Definition A method of compression that can squeeze a music file to a fraction of its original CD file size with only slight loss of quality. Term Multiprocessing Definition Employing two or more microprocessors in a computer in order to improve overall performance. Also known as symmetric multiprocessing. Term Multimedia Definition Using some combination of text, graphics, animation, video, music, voice, and sound effects to communicate. Term Moderated Newsgroup Definition An email newsgroup that contains only messages that have been filtered by designated moderators. Term Moral dilemma Definition A predicament for which rules and ethics don’t seem to apply, or to contradict one another. Term Microprocessor Definition Personal computer. Term Memory Definition Stores programs and the data they need to be instantly accessible to the CPU. Term Malware Definition Malicious software, especially destructive programs such as the viruses, worms, and Trojan horses devised and spread by computer saboteurs. Term Macro viruses Definition Viruses that attach to and are transmitted through macros embedded in documents; usually spread via email. Term Machine Language Definition The language that computers use to process instructions. Machine language uses numeric codes to represent basic computer operations.