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LESSON 1_CT7
FUNDAMENTALS OF DYNAMIC COMPUTER APPLICATIONS & INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS (DCAI)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOFTWARE | A series of related instructions, organized to perform some specific task or used to operate a computer. |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | It is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer and its devices. |
| DEVICE DRIVERS | Specialized software programs that allow input and output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system |
| WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE | Used to manipulate and format text, creates memos, letters, faxes and documents. |
| CHARLES BABBAGE | Considered as the father of computing after his concept on Analytical Engine |
| AUGUSTA ADA LOVELACE | The first programmer |
| VISICALC | The first computer spreadsheet software program |
| COMPILER | Program that translates instructions into a machine-code or lower-level form so that they can be read and executed by a computer |
| DATABASE SOFTWARE | It is a collection of data related to any applications. |
| PRESENTATION SOFTWARE | Program that shows the information in the form of slides |