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| Computer programs designed for specific uses and relatively easy to use without any technical knowledge of programming. |
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| The part of the central processing unit where numerical calculations and logical operations are performed |
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| American Standard Code for Information Interchange; a commonly used code for representing data. |
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| The computer uses a program called an assembler to translate the commands into its own machine language. |
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| A duplicate of the original program or data made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original. |
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| The smallest amount of information a computer can store. |
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| The space of a character, letter, or number. It's made of a group of eight bits. |
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| A device like a TV screen in which a cathode ray hits a phosphorescent screen for the display of information. |
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| Central Processing Unit (CPU) |
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| The unit of a computer system that contains the circuits which contrl the functions and perform the execution of instructions; composed of the following three parts: memory, arithmetic/logic unit, and the control unit. |
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| Compact Disk Read-Only Memory; a compact disk from which stored data can be ready by a laser beam. |
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| A computer monitor that can display more than one color. |
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| A device that manipulates data according to a series of instructions stored in its memory. |
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| An organization of hardware and software designed to accomplish a data processing function. |
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| The portion of the CPU that directs the sequence of operations, interprets coded instructions, and initiates the proper commands to execute the instructions. |
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| The portion of the CPU that directs the sequence of operations, interprets coded instructions, and initiates the proper commands to execute the instructions. |
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| The portion of the CPU that directs the sequence of operations, interprets coded instructions, and initiates the proper commands to execute the instructions. |
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| a set of instructions to perform the specific task for the particular user. |
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| The information a computer manipulates |
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| An organized collection of related data. |
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| The process of entering data into a computer system. |
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| Any process for receiving information and producing a specific result. Teh rearrangement and refinement of raw data into a form suitable for further use. |
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| The use of a computer to design and print typeset documents. |
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| A thin disk of magnetic material capable of storing a large amount of information |
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| The words, symbols, or numbers which appear in visual form. |
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| A device containing a sealed, rigid magnetic disk and read/write mechanism usually built directly into the computer's disk. |
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| A flexible, plastic disk on which data is stored magnetically. |
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| To prepare a new disk for use by the computer or an old one for re-use. It erases all previous information. |
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| Pictures, charts, diagrams, etc. |
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| The physical equipment or device which makes up a computer system, including the input and output devices. |
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| Programming language developed to make the task of programming easier. |
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| A device that prints one or more characters at a time by physically impacting or hitting the ribbon to the paper. |
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| The information that is entered into a computer from an outside source. |
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| A mechanical unit designed to bring data to be processed into a computer. |
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| A mechanical unit designed to bring data to be processed into a computer. |
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| A set of several different applications that have been programmed together, permitting data from one application program to be transferred directly to another. |
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| A set of labeled keys to permit the entry of data into the computer system. |
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| A set of labeled keys to permit the entry of data into the computer system. |
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| A measure of storage equal to 1,024 bytes |
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| A way of linking a number of computers through communication lines so that they can share I/O devices and data |
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| Instructions consisting of a series of numbers or a coded pattern of digits which convey information between people and machines. |
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| A program written in the basic, simple instructions that the computer understands directly. |
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| A central computer, usually applies to medium and/or large scale computer systems. |
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| Refers to a memory size of 1,048,576 bytes. |
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| An area for storage of data inside the computer. It contains the programs and data being used by the computer. |
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| A small computer designed to sit on a desk. |
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| A device that converts the electrical impulses produced by the computer into sound impulses and vice-versa that can be transmitted over telephone lines |
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| A device for displaying video images |
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| A device for interacting with a monitor |
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| A group of two or more computers linked together electronically that can communicate with each other. |
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| A printing device which places marks on paper without any mechanical device coming in contact with the printer. |
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| A program that helps to overcome the problems involved in running a computer. It makes sure that the proper programs are in the right place in memory at the right time, handles I/O operations, and allows the computer to work for long periods without the direct intervention of the operator. |
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| The act of transferring data from a primary/internal storage device to a secondary/external storage device. |
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| Horizontal Market Software |
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| Software that is designed to be used by anyone who might benefit. |
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| The memory that is built into a computer. |
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| A device that makes computer output visible on paper. |
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| Handling or manipulating data. |
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| A set of instructions arranged in proper sequence that can direct the computer to perform a desired task. |
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| The task of writing a series of instructions that will cause the computer to do something useful. |
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| Random Access Memory (RAM) |
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| The working memory of the computer. It is the usable memory which data or programs may be written to or read from. |
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| Memory which has been manufactured with pre-determined information or programs. Usually used to store the control program of the computer. |
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| Data storage that is outside the main memory of the computer, such as disks or tape units. |
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| A program for manipulating numbers in tabular form. A grid, somewhat like a ledger sheet, is displayed. |
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| A program designed specifically for performing statistical calculations. |
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| To transmit the data from the computer to a memory device. |
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| A device into which data can be entered and from which it can be retrieved at a later time. |
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| Designed to be markedly larger and/or faster than ordinary mainframe computers. |
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| An organization of hardware and software designed to accomplish a data processing function. |
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| A program to do often needed tasks in managing the computer, but not an application for which the user bought the computer. |
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| Software designed and marketed to a particular industry or profession, such as funeral service. |
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| The use of computerized equipment to create, store, recall, correct, and produce written documents. |
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| Simple Object Access Protocol |
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| A method of transferring messages or small amounts of data over the Internt |
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| Simple Mail Transfer Protocol |
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| The protocol for sending email over the Internet. It is a set of commands used to authenticate and direct the email message. |
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| Network protocol used by Windows computers to allow systems within the same network to share files. |
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| The appearance of a program's interface. Similar to a theme. |
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| The overview of the pages on a website. |
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| A device allowing users to connect and access programs, files, and other info. The device "serves" the information. |
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| Type of connection on PCs used for peripherals such as mice, game controllers, modems, and old printers. |
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| A way for Web users to search online. |
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| A list of commands that are executed by a certain program or scripting engine. |
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| A way for the Windows operating system to run with the minimum system files necessary. |
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| The time when a program is running or executing. |
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| A hardware device that routes data, usually from a Local Area Network to another network connection. |
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| Text that supports formatting like bold, italics, underlining, changes of font size and color, etc. |
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| One who works on a computer from a remote location. |
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| A term to describe how many pixels a monitor can display, or how fine a printer can print. |
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| File, often named 'read me' to get attention. It's a file containing useful information regarding a software program. |
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| A collection of unprocessed data. The file has not been altered, compressed, or in any way manipulated. |
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| Term describing a standard Latin-based keyboard. The first six keys in the upper-left row spell its name. |
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| A list of jobs waiting to be processed. Computer programs often work with these to order tasks. |
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| Catchy phrase to describe devices which work with a computer system as soon as they're plugged in - no software to download. |
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| Short for 'picture element' - small dots which make up the images on computer displays. |
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| Hackers attempt to steal personal information. Usually in the form of an email asking for usernames/passwords and other personal info. |
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| A way hackers try to manipulate multiple users on the Internet at once. It captures personal information by getting users to go to a fake website. |
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| A multi-platform file format developed by Adobe Systems. It captures text, fonts, images, etc. and displays it the same on Macs & PCs. |
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| Appearance of a program's interface interface. You can make it look very different, but have the same function. |
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| Net etiquette, or etiquette on the Internet. |
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| An online community that allows people to keep in touch and meet new people. Began to promote music but grew into a general community of friends. |
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| A type of flash memory developed by Sony. |
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| Operating system that runs on Macintosh computers. |
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| A highlighted and underlined word on a page that lets you jump to a new Web page. |
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| A Java program which can be embedded in a Web page. |
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| Programming language developed by Sun Microsystems for use in conjunction with Netscape and may be integrated into standard HTML pages. |
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| Programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. |
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| The way to view files on computers. A representation of the object or program on the computer |
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| A word, phrase, or image you can click on to jump to a new document or section in the current document. |
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| Hardware device used to network multiple computers together. It's a central connection and usually is ethernet based. |
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| Hypertext Markup Language |
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| Language that Web pages are written in. Web pages must conform to the rules in order to be displayed properly. |
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| A computer that acts as a server for other computers on a network. |
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| To copy data to the clipboard & place it somewhere else. |
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| Computer systems connected to each other via the Internet. Files may be shared directly between systems on the network. |
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Displays gopher menus of searches.
Very easy rodent-oriented netwide index to computerized archives. |
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| Existing or resulting in essence though not in actual fact, form, or name. |
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| Address of a specific Web site or file on the Internet. |
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| Most significant upgrade to the Windows operating system since Win95 . This system was introduced in 2001. |
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| Small programs that negatively affect the health of the computer. |
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| Hardware the computer uses to load the operating system and run programs. |
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| Sending a file from your computer to another system. |
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| A collection of Web pages. |
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| A name that uniquely identifies someone on a computer. |
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| A guide for creating a new document in a software program. |
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| A compressed file - may look like "document.zip" |
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| Stands for Year 2000. It is more often in reference to the Millennium Bug |
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| A means of storing all the pages of your Website and making them available to computers connected to the Internet. |
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| A way of linking related Web sites so people can visit many similar Web sites by following the provided link. |
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| An interactive software program created as a learning tool. Helps users to learn step-by-stem a new process. |
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| A place where work gets done. Usually refers to a computer that's been configured to perform a set of tasks. |
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| Voice Over Internet Protocol |
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| Basically a telephone connection over the Internet but the data is sent digitally. |
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| Similar to a Local Area Network, but a lot bigger. Not limited to a single location and may span long distances via telephone lines. |
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| Term may be used to refer to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth |
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| Windows application program interface (API) for developing 32-bit applications. |
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| The person in charge of maintaining a Web site. Tasks include organizing and writing HTML. |
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