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| Also called programs; use the platform to perform tasks |
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| The process by which the computer system validates a user's logon information |
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| The process by which the user can associate specific permissions to each username |
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| The smallest unit of information that a computer handles -- it 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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| CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) |
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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 message instantly. You can use this kind of program to communicate with several people at the same time |
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| An instruction, which you give to a computer, that causes and action to be carried out. These instructions are either typed by using a keyboard or are chosen from a menu |
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| A path or a link that connect computers or peripheral devices, such as printers and disk drives, to transfer information |
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| Programs 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 an from RAM, or performing a numerical calculation |
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| The plural for the Latin word "datum", it means an item of information |
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| These programs 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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| The on-screen work area that uses a combination of menus and icons |
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| Computers that 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 -- it 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 equivalent of 1,024 MB -- approximately equal to one billion bytes |
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| GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) |
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| A type of interface that displays images and pictures allowing a computer user to interact with a computer more easily |
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| Programs that are used to create and edit drawings. They can also be used to enhance photographs |
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| These computers are smaller than laptop computers and provide fewer features compared to desktop computers or laptop computers. They are used for specific everyday tasks, such as managing personal data |
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| Refers to all the physical components of a computer |
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| A small image displayed on the screen to represent an object |
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| Used to provide information to a computer. An example is a keyboard |
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| A worldwide collection of public networks that are linked to each other for information exchange |
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| INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP) |
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| A company that provides Internet connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations |
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