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Cards In This Set
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 APPLICATIONS |
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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 AUTHENTICATION |
The process by which a computer system validates a user's logon information.
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 AUTHORIZATION |
The process by which a user can associate specific permissions to each username.
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 BIT |
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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 BYTE |
A combination of eight bits arranged in sequence.
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 CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) |
The primary hardware device that interprets and runs the commands you give to the computer.
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 CHAT PROGRAM |
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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 COMMANDS |
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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 DATA PROGRAMS |
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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 FOLDER |
A container for programs and files in GUI interfaces.
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 GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) |
A user interface which displays images and pictures that allows a computer user to interact with a computer easily.
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 INTERNET |
A worldwide collection of public networks that are linked to each other for information exchange.
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 INTRANET |
A special type of network used to communicate and share information within an organization.
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 LOCAL AREA NETWORK |
A network that connects devices within a limited area, such as a home or a small group of offices.
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 NETWORK |
A group of computers that are connected to share resources and exchange information.
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