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| A program or group of programs that are designed foe users to accomplish a specific task. Word processors, Wed browsers, games, database management programs,presentation programs are a few examples of applications. |
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| The process by which a computer system validates a user's logon information. |
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| The process by which a user can associate specific permissions to each username. |
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| The smallest unit of information that a computer handles. A single bit can hold only one of two values, 0 or 1. |
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| A combination of eight bits arranged in sequence |
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| The primary hardware device that interprets and runs the commands you give to the computer. |
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| Programs that allow you to send and receive messages instantly. You can use a chat program to communicate with several people at the same time. |
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| Instructions that you give to a computer for it to carry out an action. Commands are either typed by using a keyboard or are chosen from a menu. |
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| A path or a link that connects computers or peripheral devices, such as printers and disk drives, to transfer information. |
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| Programs that are used by computers to exchange messages and files with other people in a digital format. |
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| The rate at which the CPU can perform a task, such as moving data to and from RAM, or performing a numerical calculation. |
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| The plural for the Latin word datum, meaning an item of information. |
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| Programs that are used to store and manage data in an organized way. You can also use these programs to sort or search for information stored in a database. |
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| An on-screen work area that uses a combination of menus and icons. |
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| Computers are made up of individual components such as a monitor, a keyboard, a system unit, and a printer. |
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| The electronic form of the traditional postal mail. E-mail allows you to exchange messages and files over a network. |
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A container for programs and files in GUI interfaces. |
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| The unit of data measurement equal to 1,024 MB, which is approximately one billion bytes. |
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| A user interface which displays images and pictures that allows a computer user to interact with a computer easily. |
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Programs that are used to create and edit drawings. You can also use these programs to enhance photographs. |
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