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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Backward Compatible | ___ relates to superseded software that can relate to earlier versions. eg. MS Word 2010 can read MS Word 2003 files, so it is ___ |
| Boolean Operators | Most search engines (eg. Google) allow you to limit your search or make it more specific by using words like "And," "Or," and "Not." These words are known as _____ _____ because of their origin as terms in logic. |
| Boot | To load and initialise the operating system on a computer. Basically, this is starting up your PC. |
| Compression | ___ is the reduction of the size of a file. A ____ program will save a file differently so that it takes up less memory and can be downloaded or sent over the Internet more quickly. |
| CPU | is the brains behind your computer. The ____ is responsible for performing calculations and tasks that make programs work. The higher the speed of a ____ the faster the _____ undertakes the calculations and tasks. |
| Database | is a set of information that is structured primarily to allow calculations and analysis to be undertaken. Microsoft Access is the main lower level ______ used. |
| Defragment | A fragmented file or folder is split up into many pieces and scattered over the storage capacity on your hard drive. This means that it takes a lot longer to load and process files. |
| Device Driver | a small program that allows a peripheral device such as a printer or scanner to connect to your PC. |
| Export | To _____ data is to format it differently so that it can be read by a different application. |
| Import | To _______ a file or data is to transfer that file from another application into the format you are working in. |