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Application Software

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computer programs designed to perform specific tasks

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Artificial intelligence

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the aspect of computer science that deals with computers taking on the attributes of humans

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backup

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any type of storage that prevents the loss of files with hard disk failure

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bits

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the smallest units of information inside the computer, each represented either by the digit 0 or 1, 8 bits equal 1 byte

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bookmark

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a command in a browser that marks the IP address of a web site so that it can be saved and recalled quickly without typing the entire web address

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browsers

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software programs that allow users to view web pages on the internet

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byte

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a unit of data that contains 8 binary digits, or bits

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cache

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special, high-speed storage that either can be part of the computers main memory or a separate storage device

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cd burner

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a device that that can write data on a blank compact disk (CD) or copy data from one CD to another

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computer

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a machine designed to accept, store, process, and produce information

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cookies

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messages sent to a web browser from a web server that identify users and can prepare custom web pages for them, possibly displaying their name on return to the site

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cursor

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a symbol on the monitor screen that shows the location of the next character to be typed

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cyberspace

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the nonphysical space of the online world of computer networks in which communication takes place

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database

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a collection of related files that serves as a foundation for retrieving information

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device driver

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the program or commands given to a device connected to a computer that enable the device to function

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digital subscriber line (DSL)

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a high-speed, sophisticated modulation scheme that operates over existing copper telephone wiring systems; often referred to as "last-mile technologies"

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digital video disk (DVD)

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an optical disk that holds approximately 28 tines more information than a CD

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disk drives

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Devices that load a program or data stored on a disk into the computer

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domain name

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the initial part of a URL listing, the domain and name of the host or server, indication the publisher of a web page or site

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e-commerce

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short for electronic commerce, used to describe the sale and purchase of goods and services over the internet

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e-mail

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short for electronic mail, communications transmitted via computer or computer network

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environment

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the state of a computer

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flash drive

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a small, portable device that can carry 2 to 8 gigs or more of info that plugs into a USB

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format

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to magnetically create tracks on a disk where information will be stored

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gigabyte

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1 billion bytes

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hard copy

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a readable paper copy or printout of information

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hardware

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the physical components of the computer system

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HTML

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the acronym for hypertext markup language

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HTTP

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the acronym for hypertext transfer protocol

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hub

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a common connection point for devices in a network with multiple ports

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icons

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pictures, often on the monitor screen "desktop" that represent programs or objects

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input

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information entered into and used by the computer

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kilobyte

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1,024 bytes

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megabyte

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1 million bytes

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megahertz

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the measuring device for microprocessors

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modem

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device that allows information to be transmitted over telephone lines at speeds measured in bits per second

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multimedia

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the presentation of graphics, animation, video, sound and text on a computer in an integrated way

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output

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information processed by the computer and transmitted to a monitor, printer or other device

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personal digital assistant PDA

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a handheld computer capable of functions such as mobile telephony, web browsing, and media playing

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queries

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requests for information from a database

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router

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a device used to connect any number of LANs

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scanner

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a device that reads text or illustrations on a printed page and can translate the information on that page into a from the computer can read

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search engines

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programs that search documents for keywords and return a list of documents containing those words

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server

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a computer or device on a network that manages shared network resources

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switch

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in networks, a device that filters information between LAN segments and reduces overall network traffic and increases speed and bandwidth use efficiency

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system software

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the operating system and all utility programs that allow the computer to function and perform operations

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TCP/IP

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the acronym for transmission control protocol/internet protocol

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telecommunications

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the science and technology of communication by transmission of information from one location to another via telephone, television, telegraph or satellite

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terabyte

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1 trillion bytes

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URL

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acronym for uniform resource locator

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virtual reality

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an artificial environment presented to a computer user that feels as if it were a real environment

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zip drive

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a small, portable disk drive primarily used for backing up information and archiving computer files