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| two bytes or 16 bits of data |
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| format for computer data. It is always a 0 or a 1. |
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| computer data is used to do this as well as store program info and info the user needs. |
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| the act of sending data from one place to another. |
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| the two fundamental methods of data transmission |
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| the hard drive, CD ROM drive or DVD |
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| main computer box, monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and printer. |
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| programs that run on your computer--includes operating system and other programs. |
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| software is written by them in a computer language. |
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| one of the three main parts of an organizational network. Cables and workstations are the other parts. |
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| the main services used on the Internet |
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| Internet Service Provider |
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| protects all computers in the network from attacks. |
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| holds the memory, microprocessor, video card and sound card. |
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| Basic Input/Output System |
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| BIOS is described as firmware because of its permanent state as a program. |
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| Hypertext Markup Language |
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| programs that give users the ability to do specific tasks. ex. Microsoft Word |
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| comes with programs that may be purchased or downloaded for free on the Internet. It will cause advertising popups to appear on your computer. |
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| the most important file types to be aware of when opening email attachments. They are executable files. |
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| used to access web pages on the Internet. the most comon are Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla and others. |
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| usually comes with some free programs and it will monitor your Internet activity and send information to some corporation. |
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| unwanted email/junk email |
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| Uniform Resource Locator (web address) |
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| How to secure your system from a virus |
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| firewall, anti-virus software, system updates, do not download suspicious applications, take care opening email attachments. |
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