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Abacus
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A manual counting device that people used to add, subtract, multiply, and divide by moving beads along parallel rods.
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Slide Rule
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a ruler-like device with a sliding strip in its center that lets users perform calculations.
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Vacuum Tube
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a cylindrical glass tube that controls the flow of electrons and can be set to one of two states: on or off.
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Transistor
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A semiconductor device used to amplify and switch electronic signals and electrical power.
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Integrated Circuit
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A set of electronic circuits on a small plate of semiconductor material such as silicon.
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Microprocessor
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An integrated circuit that processes all the instructions that make it possible to operate a computer. Developed in 1971 by Ted Hoff.
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Wilhelm Schickard
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Invented the first mechanical calculator also known as the first "automatic" calculator.
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Charles Babbage
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In 1834 he invented the Analytical Engine.
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Herman Hollerith
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designed a tabulating machine to speed up the time it took to count U.S. Census results. In 1896 he founded the Tabulating Machine Company later known as International Business Machines (IBM).
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Desktop Computer
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a personal computer that consists of a system unit, a monitor, a keyboard, and a pointing device such as a mouse.
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Monitor
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An output device that includes a screen and displays the operating system and the software applications on a computer.
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System Unit
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The part if a desktop computer that contains most of the electronic circuitry.
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All-in-one desktop
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a desktop that combines the system unit with the monitor so the computer is a single unit.
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Laptop
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A lightweight, small, portable computer that can run on a rechargeable battery and includes the system unit, the monitor, and the keyboard in a foldable case.
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Notebook
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A laptop computer that weighs less than 6 pounds.
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Ultrabook
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A laptop that includes an intel processor, weighs less than 4 pounds, uses solid state drives, and provides a long-term battery.
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Tablet
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A small computer with a touch sensitive screen that accepts input from a digital pen, stylus, or your fingertips.
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Stylus
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A pen-like input device you use to make selections and enter text on a touch-sensitive display screen.
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Slate
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A one-piece rigid tablet with a display built into the top of the tablet.
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Convertible Tablet
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A computer on which the display screen is attached by a hinge and can be opened like a laptop or used flat like a slate tablet.
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Mobile Device
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A portable computer that weighs up to 2 pounds and can accept input through a touch screen, voice, or keyboard.
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Smartphone
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A cell phone that includes many features of a computer, allowing it to run general purpose computing applications.
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Keyboard
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An input device used by pressing keys for letters, numbers, and symbols to enter data into a computer.
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Mouse
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A pointing device that fits under your hand. As you move the mouse, its movements are mirrored by the pointer on the screen. You click a mouse button to enter a command.
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Scroll Wheel
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A wheel built into a mouse for scrolling the computer display.
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Trackball
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A pointing device with a ball anchored inside a casing.
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Touchpad
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A pointing device in the form of a flat surface often found on laptops.
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Pointing stick
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a pressure-sensitive pointing device the size and shape of a pencil eraser.
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Digital Pen
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An input device that lets you write or draw on a tablet PC by pressing and dragging the tip of the pen on the screen and can include an electronic eraser or programmable button.
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Gesture
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A motion made to enter a command.
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Web cam
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A digital video camera that captures video and sends it directly to a computer; often built into laptops, tablets, and smartphones, they can also be attached through a USB or FireWire port.
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Scanner
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An input device that converts printed material into a digital format.
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Microphone
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An input device you use to enter voice or other sounds into a computer.
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Voice recognition software
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A program necessary for translating speech to text or commands.
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Game Controller
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An input device used to control game interactions.
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Joy stick
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An input device in the form of a vertical stick or lever that pivots in a 360 degree range of motion and is used as a game controller.
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Gamepad
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A handheld console with buttons and other input mechanisms you typically press with you thumbs to play a game.
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Voice input
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A type of input that uses the human voice to give commands to a computer.
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Speech recognition software
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A program that analyzes speech sounds and converts them into phonemes, which are then matched to words in a digital dictionary and written as text on a computer screen or accepted as voice input and interpreted as computer commands. Also known as speech-to-text.
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Biometric technology
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A system that analyzes a person's unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints or voice patterns, to confirm identity and grant access to restricted spaces or computer systems.
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Biometric Input Device
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A data collection machine that creates a digital imprint of a physical characteristic and them transfers that information to a host system for review.
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Fingerprint reader
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A biometric input device that scans a person's fingerprint and then provides the scan to a database for identification.
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Facial recognition system
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A biometric input device that scans a person's face and then provides the scan to a database for identification.
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Mechanical Mouse
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A mouse with moving parts
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Optical Mouse
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A mouse that uses LEDs to detect movement.
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Laser mouse
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An optical mouse that uses laser light.
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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An integrated circuit that processes all computer instructions and makes it possible to operate a computer. Also called a microprocessor.
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Motherboard
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The main circuit board that houses much of a computers electronics.
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Circuit board
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A thin rigid board containing an electric circuit.
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Core
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A processor unit in a CPU
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Multicore Processor
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A processor containing more than one core, making it faster and more powerful than a single core processor.
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Control Unit
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The part of the COU that directs the flow of instructions throughout the processor.
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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
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The part of the CPU that performs arithmetic operations, such as addition and subtraction, and comparison operations, such as comparing two numbers to see if they are the same. The ALU temporarily holds data, such as two numbers to add, in registers, or small storage locations within the CPU.
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Machine Cycle
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The four step process that every instruction to the computer goes through in the CPU to fetch, decode, execute and store data.
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Clock Speed
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The speed of the processor clock, which sets how fast the CPU executes instructions.
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Data bus
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An electronic channel that transfers data to the CPU.
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Bus width
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A characteristic of a bus that determines the speed at which data travels. Bus width is measured in bits.
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Cache
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A storage space for recently or frequently used data that is quick and easy to access.
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Processor Cache
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A space in the CPU next to the processor itself that stores frequently used data and instructions.
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Level 1 (L1) Cache
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A type of processor cache built into the processor chip; the CPU can retrieve data from the L1 cache faster than it can from other caches.
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Level 2 (L2) Cache
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A type of processor cache built into the processor chip though not as close to the core as the L1 cache.
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Level 3 (L3) Cache
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A type of processor cache residing on a chip separate from the processor.
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Benchmark
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a test run by a laboratory or other organization to determine processor speed and other computer performance factors.
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Binary number system
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A number system consisting of only two digits: 0 and 1
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Bit
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Short for binary digit, the smallest unit of information handheld by a computer and the basis of today's computer processing.
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Byte
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A group of 8 bits used in digital electronics to measure digital storage capacity; a byte can represent a letter, symbol, or number.
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ASCH
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An eight-bit coding scheme, with binary code representing each uppercase letter, lowercase letter, mathematical operator, and logical operation.
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Unicode
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A 16-bit coding scheme; it is an extension of ASCII that can be used to create over 65,000 symbols and characters in many languages.
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Sampling
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Converting analog sound waves into digital sound. Also to take samples of sound waves a specified number of times per second.
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Pixel
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Short for a picture element; a dot of light or color in an image or screen display.
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Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
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An inexpensive type of RAM that needs to be recharged constantly or it losses its data.
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Electrically erasable programmable memory (EEPROM)
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A type of programmable memory that can be programmed more than once.
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Firmware
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Instructions stored on a ROM chip.
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Flash memory
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A type of programmable memory that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed. Flash memory is faster and cheaper than traditional EEPROM.
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Magnetic Hard drive
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A storage device made up of one or more disks(or platters) that spin on a spindle, and read/write heads that move over the surface of the disks to save and retrieve data. the disks use magnetized particles to store data as bits.
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Magnetoresistive RAM
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A type of RAM that uses magnetic charges instead od electrical charges to store data and has greater storage capacity and uses less power than other forms of RAM.
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Multifunction Device
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A device that can function as an input device by copying and scanning documents and as an output device sending faxes and printing. Also called an all-in-one printer.
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Nonvolatile
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A characteristic of memory that keeps its contents even if the computer is powered off.
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Plotter
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A large-format printer that can print on very large sheets of paper.
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Power-on-self-test (POST)
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A test the computer performs at startup to check crucial system components.
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Programmable read-only memory (PROM)
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A memory chip on which a programmer can write code.
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Random access memory (RAM)
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Temporary, or volatile, memory; an area where the operating system stores data until the computer loses power.
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Read-only memory (ROM)
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Nonvolatile memory installed in a computer system when it is manufactured.
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Register
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A small storage unit within the CPU.
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Solid state drive (SSD)
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A type of hard drive that stores data as electrical charges and has no moving parts, making it more durable than a magnetic drive.
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Solid state storage
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A nonmagnetic technology for storage media that are often removable, such as flash drives and memory cards, or can be contained in a device, such as solid state hard drives.
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Static RAM (SRAM)
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A type of RAM that is faster and more reliable than DRAM and doesn't need to be recharged as frequently, but that is also more expensive than DRAM.
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Swap file
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The virtual memory area of the hard drive; it contains overflow data from RAM.
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Virtual Memory
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A part of a hard disk used to store overflow data from RAM
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Voice Synthesizer
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An audio output device that converts text to speech.
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Word size
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Determines the speed at which data travels in a bus and is measures in bits.
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BIOS
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The basic input/output system, which includes the instructions for starting a computer as it performs the power-on-self test.
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Program Editor
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A software tool used by software programmers; lets them write code using word processing-like interface that often includes features such as AutoCorrect and AutoComplete. Also called text editor.
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Assembly Language
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A software development language that uses symbols and abbreviations known as "op codes."
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Machine Language
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A software development language that uses 1's and 0's, or binary code, which can run directly on the processor.
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Software as a Service (SaaS)
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Software that is purchased as a subscription, rather than purchased once.
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OS software
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System software, such as Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X and Linux, that allocates memory, launches applications, configures hardware devices, and establishes your Internet connection.
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Android @ Home
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The Google initiative to expand the Android OS beyond smartphones and into household appliance market.
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Certificate of Authenticity
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A form od Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology that packaged software programmers often use; includes a validation code that users must enter during installation.
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Digital Rights Management (DRM)
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A collection of technologies used by software publishers and trade groups to fight software piracy and prevent unauthorized copying of digital content, encryption, and digital watermarks.
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Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
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In programming software , collections of programming tools designed for specific types of applications or programming languages; Visual Studio is an IDE.
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Linux Operating System
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An open-source PC system modelled on UNIX.
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Software Development Kit (SDK)
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A collection of tools graphics artists and technical illustrations used to create game-playing interfaces, multiplayer control, and more; includes advanced software and graphics tables to generate complex images.
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Trojan Horse
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A type of software disguised as a useful program or app.
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Web app
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A program that resides on a server on the Internet, rather than user's device, and is run through a web browser.
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Web page authoring software
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A program that lets you create, manage, and maintain Web pages for use of the Web.
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Web-based Help
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A form of assistance for software applications that can be found on a software publisher's Web site, blog, or another software-related site; might be online chat with a customer service support representative, step-through tutorial, a training video or a discussion board.
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Windows Embedded
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A Microsoft collection of embedded operating systems for household and industrial devices such as digital photo frames, medical devices, and ATMs.
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Adaptive
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An automotive technology that can detect if your car is following another car too closely and adjust the speed to maintain a safe distance.
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Agile
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In designing, writing, and testing software, programming methodology that focuses on flexibility, where program designs and specifications change and evolve as a project moves forward. (Adaptive Methodology)
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Algorithm
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In software programs, a step-by-step procedure that programmers use in coding instructions for solving specific problems using programing languages and program development tools.
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Antispam Software
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A program that blocks spam, or electronic junk mail, from an email inbox.
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Antispyware
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A program that prevents spyware from installing itself on a computer and removes any existing spyware.
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Antivirus Software
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A program that finds and removes viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and bots from a computer and scans incoming and outgoing email messages to identify threats.
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Application Help
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A form of assistance for software applications that can include user manuals, onscreen Help, and Web-based resources.
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Assembler
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A software tool used by software programmers that translates assembly language into machine code.
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Authentication
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A security method that requires users to provide a valid user ID and password to access data.
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Beta
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A test version of software distributed by software publishers to selected users so they can help identify problems and even request new features before final software is released.
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Bot
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A program that performs repetitive task such as sending email messages. Botnet A group of Zombie computers.
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Code Library
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In programming software, a module of customizable code for common functions such as accessing files or issuing the Print command.
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Cold Boot
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The process of restarting your computer from a powered-down state, instead of restarting with the power on.
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Command-Line interface
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A way that a computer presents information to users so that the user must type lines of commands to accomplish tasks. Graphical User Interface (GUI).
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Comment
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One or more lines of text programmers write within software code tat gives other programmers an overview of the program an identifies the purpose of each section of code.
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Complier
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A software tool used by software programmers that translates source code from high-level languages into machine code so it can be understood by the processor. Also called interpreters.
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Concurrent use License
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A software license agreement that allows a specified number of copies of software to be used at any given time within an organization; typically priced per copy.
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Copy protection Technology
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A technology that prevents consumers from copying digital content or limit the number of copies they can make; for example, Apple limits the number of times you can copy a song that you purchased at the iTunes store.
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Custom Software
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A program that is designed to meet the unique needs of an organization or business; may be created by outside companies or by a company's developers.
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Device driver
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A utility program that tells the OS how to interact with a peripheral device such as a printer, keyboard, mouse, modem, or scanner.
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Digital watermark
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A form of Digital Right Management technology that consists of a hidden pattern or signal inserted into digital content to identify the copyright holder; can also regulate and track who makes copies of the content and how often.
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Embedded Software
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A program that is typically stored on a computer chip inside an appliance or vehicle.
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Encryption Key
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A code that unscrambles encrypted data.
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Encryption
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A security method that scrambles or codes data as it is transmitted over a network or that makes digital content unreadable unless viewed with valid encryption key or authorized hardware device.
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End User License Agreement (EULA)
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A legal agreement that gives a user the right to use software.
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Extreme Programming Model
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designing, writing, and testing software, a programming methodology that relies on short development cycles and continual feedback to drive design and coding. Changes can be made to the design and software code throughout the development process.
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Firewall Software
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A program that creates a personal security zone around your computer by monitoring all incoming and outgoing traffic and blocking suspicious activity.
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Freeware
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Software such as device drivers or games that are distributed free of charge, typically via the Internet; the developer retains the rights to the software; other developers cannot incorporate freeware into their own software.
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Groupware
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Software that allows multiple users with a network or Internet connection to collaborate on documents and participate in online conferences or Webcasts.
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High-Level language
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A programming language developers use to create source code that uses word and structures similar to spoken language; it is easier to use than a low-level language.
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Horizontal Market Software
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Software that performs tasks common to an industry, such as payroll processing, accounting, and project management.
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Intellectual Property
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A product created by and belonging to the creator, which is protected by U.S> copyright law from illegal copying and distribution.
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Key Logger
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A person that performs keystroke logging, the recording of keystrokes such as passwords, for the purpose of theft or other malicious intent.
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Malware
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Malicious software, including viruses and spyware, that installs itself without permission and can damage data and programs.
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Native App
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A program that has been designed to run on a specific operating system such as Android, IOS, or Windows.
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Note-taking software
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Software that converts and stores handwritten notes in digital form.
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Open-source Software
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Copyrighted software, such as Linux operating system or the OpenOffice productivity suite, whose source code is open, or available to public; users can copy, modify, and customize the software with certain restrictions.
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Packaged Software
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A program that is mass produced and appeals to a wide range of users; generally copyrighted and has many features, it includes application software such as Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop.
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Patch
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a set of filed that software publishers issue to fix problems, enhance features, and improve performance in a software program.
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Personal Information Management (PIM)
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A program that organizes information; includes calendars, schedules, and address books.
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Platform
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System software, such as Microsoft Windows, Apple MAC OS X and Linux, that allocates memory, launches applications, configures hardware devices, and establishes your Internet connection. (Also called Operating System.)
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Predictive Methodology
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In designing, writing, and testing software, a methodology designed to minimize changes later in the development process; useful for large-scale development projects using many programmers across multiple locations.
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Productivity Software
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Application software that makes people more productive by automating common or repetitive tasks; include word processing, spreadsheet. database, presentation, and graphics programs.
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Program Language
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A language used by software developers to create code that is readable by computers.
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Public Domain Software
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A program that is public property and is available at no cost; users are free to copy, modify, and resell it, although they cannot copy right it.
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Quality Assurance (QA)
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A team that test an application thoroughly to confirm that it works as advertised; QA process can involve back-and-forth communication between the QA testers and the programmers as bugs are found and then fixed.
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Replicate
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I trouble shooting a computer problem, the ability to reproduce a problem in an effort to determine its cause.
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Service Pack
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A collection of files that software publishers issue as a major update to software to repair problems, enhance features, and improve performance and security of a program; distributed over the Internet.
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Shrink wrap License
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A software license that publishers use for packaged software, which may come in a box or envelope sealed with a plastic shrink wrap; by opening the software package, you automatically activate the shrink wrap license and agree to its terms.
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Site License
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A legal agreement that allows an organization to install software on all computers at a site, either locally or through a network; generally priced at a flat rate per site.
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Software Development Methodology
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Provides a framework for designing, writing, and testing software; two important methodologies are predictive and agile; each methodology had a number of different models.
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Software programming
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A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do, how to do it, and where to send the results, or output.
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Software Update
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An updated version of a program issued by the software publisher periodically to fix problems.
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System software
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A program that controls operations and maintenance of a computer and its peripherals; includes operating system software and utility programs.
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Time-limited License
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a software license that grants usage rights for a fixed period of time.
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Utility Software
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System software that performs maintenance-related tasks on computers, such as locating files, cleaning up or defragmenting disks, and compressing files.
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Vertical Market Software
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Productivity software that is customized for specific industries, such as student information software used by schools that process course registrations, build class schedules and track attendance and grades.
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Widget
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A utility program that appears on the desktop and displays small pieces of information; calendars, clocks, and weather stations.
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Worm
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a self-replicating program that consumes system resources.
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Disk Operating System (DOS)
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was first PC operating system in the 1980's. It uses command-line interface.
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MAC OS
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was introduced in 1984 with a graphical user interface (GUI).
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Windows 3.1
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was released I 1992
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Linux OS
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introduced in the 1990's
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Operating Systems
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Use one or more processing techniques to handle and prioritize request from processes; Multitasking, Multithreading, Multiprocessing, Parallel processing. There are four types of operating systems: PC, Server, Network, Mobile, and Embedded.
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Graphical User Interface (GUI)
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is based on graphical objects representing a computer task, command, or object. GUI components are in the form of: tiles, icons, and buttons.
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Disks Utilities
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Are used to diagnose and repair problems on a hard disk by using one of the following features; Recycle Bin, Disk Cleanup utility, or defragmentation utility.
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File Utilities
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are used to manage computer files: File management utility, File compression utility.
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File format
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refers to the organization and layout of date in the file .
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Clipboard
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a temporary holding area for files and information that you copy or move from one place (the source folder) and plan to use somewhere else( the destination folder).
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Dock
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An area of the MAC OS X desktop that contains icons for accessing files and apps.
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General Public License (GPL)
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A license that sets terms of using software; the license allows you to copy the software for you own use, to give to others, or to sell it.
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OneDrive
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A Microsoft product for saving files in the cloud.
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Plug and Play (PnP)
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An operating system feature that recognizes a new hardware device and installs the correct driver so the new hardware can be used immediately.
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Snap
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A feature in windows that arranges windows on the desktop.
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Active frame
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A feature of the Blackberry interface that displays up to eight rectangular areas in two groups, each showing up-to-date information from recently used apps.
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Administrator account
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An account that has full access to the computer; the first account you set up.
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Archive
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A compressed file.
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Boot process
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A series of events that begin when you turn on the computer.
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Bootstrap Program
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A special startup program built into a ROM chip on the computer's motherboard.
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Buffer
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An area of memory that holds data from one device before it is transferred to another device.
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Data File
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a file that contains data such as words, numbers, and pictures that you can manipulate.
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Default setting
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a setting established by the operating system during installation.
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Defragmentation Utility
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a program that reorganizes the files on a hard disk so the OS accesses data more quickly.
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Distribution
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a version of Linux.
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Embedded OS
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An operating system stored on an appliance or other device for a special purpose, such as monitoring systems in a vehicle.
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Executable file
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a file containing instructions that tell a computer how to perform, or execute, specific tasks.
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Extract
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to remove a compressed file from an archive and decompress it.
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Hub
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a device that provides a central point for cables in a network.
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Kernel
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the core of an operating system, which manages input and output request from software and translates them into data processing instructions for the CPU.
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Kilobyte
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one thousand bytes of data.
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Library
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A location in Windows that displays folders and files from multiple locations.
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Live tile
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a tile that changes depending on the status or changes to the app it represents.
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Megabyte
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One million bytes of data.
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Multiprocessing
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A technique computers with multiple processors can use to split tasks among the processors.
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Multitasking
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a technique operating systems use to perform many tasks simultaneously, such as running two or more programs.
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Multithreading
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a technique operating systems use to process many parts, or threads, of a single program, which helps programs run faster and more efficiently.
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Native format
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The format of files created in a specified application.
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Native resolution
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the ideal resolution of a monitor.
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Network OS
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A multiuser operating system that controls a single, centralized computer and supports many users and resources on a network.
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Notification Area
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the part of the Windows taskbar that displays the time and date plus shortcuts to utilities such as the volume control and alerts for updating programs.
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Page file
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the virtual memory area of the hard drive; it contains overflow data from RAM.
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Parallel Processing
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a technique that divides one task among many processors so that parts of the task are completed simultaneously.
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Path
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a notation that indicates a file's location in a file system.
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Pinned item
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an icon that always appears on the taskbar.
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Process
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an operating systems activity.
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Program window
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a window displaying a program.
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Resource
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a component the OS requires to perform work, such as the processor, RAM, storage space, and connected devices. On a network, a shared storage device, printer, server, or communication hardware.
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Screen Resolution
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A display screen that defines the number of pixels shown on the screen.
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Sector
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a storage area on a disk.
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Sound Theme
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a set of sounds applied to Windows events, such as closing a program.
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Source folder
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a folder containing files or folders that you move or copy to another place.
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Spooling
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placing data in a buffer so it can be retrieved later.
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Standard account
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a type of user account designed for the everyday computing that can protect your computer and data by preventing users from changing settings that affect all users.
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Submenu
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a list of options or commands related to an item on a menu.
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Column Chart
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a type of graph that compares categories of data to one another.
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Form
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a database object used to enter and navigate records in a database.
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Workbook
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a collection of worksheets in a spreadsheet software.
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Function
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in a worksheet, a predefined calculation such as SUM or AVERAGE.
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Query
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a search term entered into a search engine to obtain results. In a database, a database object used to specify criteria that extracts data based on criteria that the query creator specifies. Criteria are conditions for a field.
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Property
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a characteristic of an object.
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Cell Reference
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the location of a cell in a worksheet using the column header letter and row number to identify the cell in the grid, such as A12 or C75. (Also called cell address).
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Report
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in a database, a user-designed layout of data in a database.
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Cells
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In Spreadsheet software, the intersection of a row and column in a worksheet.
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Web Development Software
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a program that allows nontechnical users to create Web pages by automatically coding text with HTML tags.
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Absolute reference
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refers to a fixed cell location in a spreadsheet that never changes when moved or copied in the workbook.
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Animation
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the appearance or motion added to an object or text displaying a sequences of still images, each with small changes from the previous image.
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Application Software Program
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a program you use when you listen to music, edit photos, go to Web sites, check and send email, or perform a task as you are using a computer or smartphone.
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Argument
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In a formula, a value or function involved in the calculation.
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Bitmap
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an image based on pixels in which a color value is assigned to each pixel to give the illusion of continuity and to create a realistic-looking image.
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Chart
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A graphical representation of data that visually illustrates relationships and patterns.
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Convergence
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the blending of techniques that blurs the distinction between categories of software and hardware.
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Data type
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In a database, used to define fields, such as text, date, or number.
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Desktop Publishing Software (DTP)
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Application software that combines word processing with advanced graphics capabilities to create documents such as flyers and newsletters.
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Document Management Tools
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A program that helps protect and organize files; also used to collaborate with others.
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Field Name
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a unique description assigned to a field in a table in the database so it can be identified.
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Filter What-if-analysis
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Software tools to test multiple scenarios by temporarily changing one or more variables to see the effect on related calculations.
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Formula
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A key term associated with a blog post; in a worksheet, the descriptive text.
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Indent
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a set point to determine where paragraph text begins on a line and where the next line begins after the wrapped text.
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Label
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In a worksheet, a number, or the result of a formula that performs a numeric calculation.
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Line Chart
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A type of chart that uses lines to tracks trends over time.
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Local Application
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a software installed on your computer's hard drive.
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Macro
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a mini program that performs a predefined action
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Margin
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an area between text and the edge of the page.
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Page Break
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to specify a specific location for a new page to begin in a document regardless of the amount of text on the page.
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Page orientation
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the page layout of text on the page; can be portrait or landscape, vertical or horizontal.
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Pivot Table
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a worksheet too used to create meaningful data summaries to analyze worksheets containing large volumes of data.
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Portable Application
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software that is stored on and runs from portable removable storage devices such as CDs, DVDs, or flash drives.
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Red Eye
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an effect that can happen when the flash from a camera is used to take a photo and results in a person appearing to have red eyes.
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Relational Database
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a database in which two or more tables are related with linked tables with common fields so that data doesn't have to be replaced, making it more prone to error.
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Relative reference
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in a worksheet, identifies a cell by its location relative to other cells and changes when a formula is moved or copied.
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Slide Master
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in presentation software, a slide that determines themes of formatting for all slides in a presentation based on that master.
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Sort
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to arrange data or records using specific criteria, such as alphabetical or numerical order in either ascending or descending order.
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Spreadsheet
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a grid of columns and rows, used to store values and labels and formulas in a workbook.
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Table
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a database object used to organize and store data in a database; consists of fields and records organized in a grid of rows and columns, much like a worksheet.
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Template
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a document that contains formatting such as margins, fonts, and page layouts that you use to create new documents.
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Thumbnail
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In a presentation software, a small version of each slide used to change the order of slides in the presentation.
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Transition
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a graphic that helps a person viewing a video or presentation know when one scene or slide ends and another begins.
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Vector
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a graphics format that uses mathematical formulas instead of pixels to define their appearance; tend to be simple images such as shapes, lines, and diagrams.
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Graphics Software
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Is used o create, view, manipulate, and print many types of digital images. Key features of graphic software programs are: freehand drawings, shape tools, Color graphics, filters and effects and text tools.
