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Computer programs designed for a specific use and are relatively easy to use without any technical knowledge of programming

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Applications Software

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ALU

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Arithmetic Logic Unit

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The part of the central processing unit where numerical calculations and logical operations are performed

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Arithmetic Logic Unit

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ASCII

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange

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A commonly used code for representing Data

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ASCII

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Computers use this program to translate the commands into its own machine language

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Assembler

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Keeps track of the symbolic names and assigns appropriate memory locations to them

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Assembler

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A duplicate of an original program or data made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original

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Backup

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The smallest amount of information a computer can store

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Bit

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The space a character, letter, or number takes up in the computer’s memory

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Byte

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Made up of 8 bits

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Byte

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CRT

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Cathode Ray Tube

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A device like a TV screen in which an electron beam hits a phosphorescent screen for the display of information

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Cathode Ray Tube

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A terminal device similar to a television set on which input or outputs may be displayed

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Cathode Ray Tube

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CPU

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Central Processing Unit

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The unit of a computer system that contains the circuits which control and perform the execution of instructions

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Central Processing Unit

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That portion of a computer that serves to control the functions of the system, composed of the memory, ALU, and control unit

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Central Processing Unit

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CD-ROM

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Compact Disk Read Only Memory

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A compact disk from which stored data can be read by a laser beam

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CD-ROM

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Data cannot be written on this

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CD-ROM

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A computer monitor that can display more than one active color

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Color Monitor

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A device which manipulates data according to a series of instructions stored in its memory

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Computer

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An electronic device that can accept data, perform instructions on the data, and deliver the results of the processed data

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Computer

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By changing the instructions, this can be made to do a completely different task

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Computer

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An organization of hardware and software designed to accomplish a data processing function

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Computer System

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A portion of the CPU that directs the sequence of operations, interprets coded instructions, and initiates the proper commands to execute instructions

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Control Unit

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A type of software where the user tells the programmer what he/she wants to be able to do and the programmer writes a set of instructions to the specific tasks for the particular user

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Customized Software

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The information that the computer manipulates

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Data

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An organized collection of related data

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Database

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The process of entering data into a computer system

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Data Input

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Any procedure for receiving information and producing a specific result

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Data Processing

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The rearrangement and refinement of raw data into a form suitable for further use

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Data Processing

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The use of personal computers to design and print professional quality typeset documents

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Desktop Publishing

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Thin disks of magnetic material capable of storing a large amount of information

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Disks

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Spin rapidly in the disk drive

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Disks

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Data storage devices that are outside the main memory of the computer

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Disks/Media Drives

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The words, symbols, or numbers which appear in visual form

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Display

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A device containing a sealed, rigid magnetic disk and read/write mechanism, usually built directly into the computer’s cabinet

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Fixed/Hard Disk

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A device with a read/write mechanism that accepts removable disks

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Floppy Disk Drive

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Flexible, plastic disks on which data is stored magnetically

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Floppy Disk

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To prepare a new disk for use by the computer or an old one for re-use

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Format

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Erases all previous information

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Formatting

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The process of preparing any disk or diskette for use by the computer

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Formatting

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The productions of pictures, charts, diagrams, etc

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Graphics

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A unit of measure of memory space equal to 1,024 megabytes

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Gigabyte

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A device containing a sealed, rigid magnetic disk and read/write mechanism usually built directly into the computer’s cabinet

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Hard/Fixed Disk Drive

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The physical equipment or devices which make up a computer, including all peripherals

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Hardware

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Everything except the programs or instructions in the computer system

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Hardware

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Programming languages developed to make the task of programming easier

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High-Level Language

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A device which prints one or more characters at a time by physically impacting or hitting the ribbon to the paper

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Impact Printer

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The process of entering data into a computer system

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Input

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The formation which is entered into a computer from an outside source for processing

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Input

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A mechanical unit designed to bring data to be processed into a computer

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Input Device

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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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Integrated Software

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I/O

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Input/Output

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A set of labeled keys to permit the entry of data into the computer system

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Keyboard

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A unit of measure of memory space equal to 1,024 byts

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Kilobyte

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LAN

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Local Area Network

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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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Local Area Network

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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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Language

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A program written in the basic, simple instructions that the computer understands directly

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Machine Language

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A central computer, usually applies to medium and/or large scale computer systems

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Mainframe

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An area for storage of data inside the computer

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Memory/Memory Unit

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Contains the programs and data being used by the computer

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Memory/Memory Unit

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The primary storage or most accessible storage of the computer

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Memory/Memory Unit

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PC

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Personal Computer

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A small computer designed to sit on a desk

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Microcomputer/Personal Computer

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A computer intermediate in size between a mainframe and a microcomputer

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Minicomputer

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A device which converts the electrical impulses produced by the computer into sound impulses and vice-versa which can be transmitted over telephone lines

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Modem

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Modem is an acronym for

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Modulate/Demodulate

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The screen (terminal) component of the computer system

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Monitor

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A computer monitor that can display only one active color

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Monochrome Monitor

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A circuit board that contains most of the electronic components of the system unit

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Motherboard

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Sometimes called the main board or system board

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Motherboard

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A device used to select processing options or information displayed on the monitor

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Mouse

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A group of two or more computers linked together electronically that can communicate with each other

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Network

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A device inserted into the expansion slots of the motherboard to allow computers in the same general area to communicate with one another

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Network Card

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A printing device which places marks on paper without any mechanical device coming in contact with the paper

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Non-Impact Printer

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A program which helps to overcome the problems involved in running a computer

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Operating System

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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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Operating System

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One or more programs that manage and control the allocation and usage of hardware resources

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Operating System Software

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The act of returning data to the user in some form or transferring data from a primary storage device to a secondary storage device

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Output

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Physical devices that allow for data to be entered into a computer, data to be returned to the user, or functions to do both enter and return data

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Peripherals

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Software that is designed to be used by anyone who might benefit

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Prepackaged (Horizontal Market) Software

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The memory that is built into a computer

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Primary/Internal Storage

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A device that makes computer output visible on paper

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Printer

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The rearrangement and refinement of raw data into a form suitable for further use

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Processing

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The primary electronic chip on the motherboard which controls and performs the execution of intructions

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Processor

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A set of instructions arranged in proper sequence which can direct the computer to perform a desired task

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Program

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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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Programming

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The working memory of the computer

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Random Access Memory

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RAM

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Random Access Memory

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The usable memory which data or programs may be written to or read from

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Random Access Memory

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Loses all data when the power to the computer system is interrupted

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Random Access Memory

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Memory which has been manufactured with predetermined information or programs

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Read Only Memory

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ROM

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Read Only Memory

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Usually used to store the control program of the computer or hardware device

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Read Only Memory

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Retains its data when the power to the computer system is interrupted

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Read Only Memory

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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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Secondary (External) Storage

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A set of instructions that directs the computer’s operations

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Software

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A program for manipulating numbers in tabular form

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Spreadsheet

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A grid, somewhat like a ledger sheet, is displayed

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Spreadsheet

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An applications program designed specifically for performing statistical calculations

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Statistical Program

104
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To transmit the data from the computer to a memory device

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Store

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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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Storage Device

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Designed to be markedly larger and/or faster than ordinary mainframe computers

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Supercomputer

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An organization of hardware and software designed to accomplish a data processing function

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System/Computer System

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A device for storing information on magnetic tape

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Tape Drive

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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 specificallu for

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Utility Program

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VDT

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Video Display Terminal

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Software that is designed and marketed to a particular industry, business, or profession

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Vertical Market Software

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The use of computerized equipment to create, store, recall, correct, and produce written documents

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Word Processing

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