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116 Cards in this Set
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computer literacty
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having a current knoledge and understanding of computers and their uses
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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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data
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Collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.
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information
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Processed data that conveys meaning and is useful to people.
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information processing cycle
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Series of input, process, output, and storage activities performed by a computer.
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hardware
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Electric, electronic, and mechanical components contained in a computer.
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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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output device
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Any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.
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cpu
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Electronic component on a computer's motherboard that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer. See also processor.
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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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storage/storage device
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Hardware used to record (write and/or read) items to and from storage media.
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comunications 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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network
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collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
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resources
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Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
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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 conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
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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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network
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collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
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resources
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Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
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web 2.0
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Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
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resources
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Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
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network
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collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
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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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graphical user interface
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Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
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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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resources
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Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
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icon
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Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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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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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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internet
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Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
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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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web 2.0
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Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
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network
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collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
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web 2.0
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Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
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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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aplication software
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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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graphical user interface
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Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
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network
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collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
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resources
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Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
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graphical user interface
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Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
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network
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collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
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web 2.0
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Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
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operating system
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Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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icon
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Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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network
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collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
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resources
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Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
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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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resources
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Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
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icon
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Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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graphical user interface
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Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
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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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resources
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Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
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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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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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internet
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Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
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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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network
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collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
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icon
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Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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aplication software
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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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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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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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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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web 2.0
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Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
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aplication software
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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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resources
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Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
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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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operating system
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Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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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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web 2.0
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Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
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web 2.0
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Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
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graphical user interface
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Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
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operating system
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Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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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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aplication software
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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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web 2.0
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Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
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graphical user interface
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Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
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graphical user interface
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Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
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icon
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Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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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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operating system
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Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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web 2.0
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Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
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graphical user interface
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Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
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graphical user interface
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Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
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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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icon
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Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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icon
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Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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icon
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Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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aplication software
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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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icon
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Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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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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system software
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programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
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network
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collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
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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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system software
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programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
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operating system
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Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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aplication software
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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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aplication software
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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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resources
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Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
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aplication software
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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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operating system
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Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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aplication software
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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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operating system
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Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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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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operating system
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Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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operating system
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Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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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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web 2.0
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Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
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graphical user interface
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Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
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icon
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Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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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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aplication software
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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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operating system
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Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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utility program
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Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.
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intalling
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Process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware components.
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loads
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Process of a computer copying a program from storage to memory.
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programmer
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Person who writes and modifies computer programs. Also called a developer.
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