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| The second stage of the computing process, in which the computer analyzes information input by the user. |
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| Communication standards that allow different systems to communicate on a network. |
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| Random Access Memory (RAM) is a memory chip in a computer which holds all programs and data when they are in use. |
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| Read-Only Memory Basic Input/Output System (ROM-BIOS) is a computer chip which holds basic instructions and services in order to run basic hardware tests. |
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| Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a protocol that allows subscriptions to podcasts, newsfeeds, blogs, and other content on the Web. |
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| Real-Time Operating System |
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| An operating system that reacts to current events and actions occurring around it. |
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| Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is the protocol used to encrypt data being transferred across the Internet. |
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| The act of highlighting a segment of text for further editing. |
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| Hardware that enables communication by passing messages to other users on a network. |
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| A version of a software application available for free use with limited features or for a trial period. |
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| An application that is not installed locally but used over the Internet or another network. |
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| A type of software that is downloaded or installed and runs independently on a computer. |
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| Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the standard protocol suite used to ensure that all computers connected to the Internet speak a common language. |
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| A grid with modifiable rows and columns used to cleanly present data or other information. |
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| A set of pre-designed formats and layouts applied to a document for a specific purpose. |
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| A pre-defined set of backgrounds, colors, and text formats used in Microsoft Office applications. |
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| Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the address of a Web page on the World Wide Web. |
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| Locally accessed software that allows the receipt of and response to communication. |
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| A small program or application designed to harm a computer. A virus requires human interaction to spread. |
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| A wide area network (WAN) is a connection of two or more networks over a great distance. |
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| A file that stores copies of Web pages to make frequently accessed pages load faster. |
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| The word processing program used in the Microsoft Office suite. Word allows users to enter text, images, and other objects to create various types of documents. |
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| A small program or application, capable of self-propagation, designed to harm a computer. |
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