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Input The process of entering data into a computer, can also refer to data itself.
Output The process of presenting the results of processing; can also refer to the results themselves.
Communications The Trasmission of data from one device to another.
Data Raw, unorganized facts.
Menu A set of options (usually text-based) used to issue commands to the computer.
Toolbar A set of icons used to issue commands to the computer.
Ribbon A set of commands grouped by task and used in Office 2007 programs to issue commands to the computer.
Taskbar The bar located at the bottom of the Windows desktop that contains the Start button, task buttons, and the system tray.
Dialog Box A window that requires the user to supply additional information.
Mainframe computer A computer used in large organizations (such as hospitals, large businesses, and colleges) that need to manage large amounts of centralized data and run multiple programs simultaneously.
Bit The smallest unit of data a digital computer can recognize; represented by a 0 or 1.
Binary numbering system The numbering system that represents all numbers using just two symbols (0 and 1).
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) A fixed-length, binary coding system widely used to represent text-based data for computer processing on many types of computers.
Unicode An international coding system for text-based data using any written language.
Mouse A common pointing device that the user slides along a flat surface to move a pointer around the screen and clicks its buttons to make selections.
System Unit The main box of a computer that houses the CPU, motherboard, memory, and other devices.
Dual-core CPU A CPU that contains two seperate processing cores.
RAM (random access memory) Chips connected to the motherboard that provide a temporary location for the computer to hold data and program instructions while they are needed.
Cache memory A group of fast memory chips located on or near the CPU to help speed up processing.
Flash memory A type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased and reprogrammed; commonly implemented in the form of sticks or cards.
Internet service provider (ISP) A business or other organization that provides Internet access to others, typically for a fee.
T1 line A leased high-speed dedicated line used to provide fast, direct Internet access.
Cable Internet access Fast, direct Internet access via cable TV lines
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Internet access Fast, direct Internet access via standard telephone lines.
Broadband over fiber (BoF) Very fast, direct Internet access via fiber optic networks, also reffered to as fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP)
Hotspot A location that provides wireless Internet access to the public.
Instant Messaging (IM) A way of exchanging real-time typed messages with other individuals.
Portal A Web page designed to be designated as a browser home page; typically can be customized to display personalized content.
Podcast A recorded audio or video file that is available over the Internet.
CD An optical disc with a typical storage capacity of 650 MB; common formats include CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
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