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Computer
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Electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use.
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Digital literacy
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Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses. See also computer literacy.
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Data
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Collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.
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Memory
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Electronic components in a computer that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions.
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Information
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Processed data that conveys meaning and is useful to people.
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Input device
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Any hardware component that allows users to enter data and instructions into a computer
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Installing
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Process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware components.
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Output device
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Any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.
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Internet
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Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
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Network
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Collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media, allowing computers to share resources.
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Program
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Series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it. Also called software.
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System Software
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Programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices.
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Server
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Computer that controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.
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Storage device
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Hardware used to record (write and/or read) items to and from storage media.
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Storage media
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The physical material on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information.
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Web
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Worldwide collection of electronic documents called Web pages, the Web is one of the more popular services on the Internet. Also called the World Wide Web.
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Browser
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browser
Application software that allows users to access and view Web pages. Also called a Web browser |
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Search Engine
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Program that finds Web sites, Web pages, images, videos, news, and other information related to a specific topic.
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Green computing
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Computer usage that reduces the electricity and environmental waste involved in using a computer.
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Application Software
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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks
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Communications device
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Hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.
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Computer programmer
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Programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices.
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Small/Home Office User
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Describes any company with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self-employed who work from home
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Enterprise User
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Term large companies use to refer to the use of a huge network of computers that meets their diverse computing needs.
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Power User
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User who requires the capabilities of a workstation or other powerful computer, typically working with multimedia applications and using industry-specific software.
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