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| A program or group of programs that are designed for users to accomplish a specific task. Word processors, Web browsers, games, database management programs, presentation programs are a few examples of applications |
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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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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 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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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 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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Graphical User Interface (GUI)
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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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