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Section 1

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system software

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Includes four types of software: the operating system, utility programs, device drivers, and programs.

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byte

Front

Equivalent of eight bits.

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system requirements

Front

Specifications for the processor speed, RAM, hard drive space, and any additional hardware or software needed to run the software.

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podcasting

Front

Distribution of audio files over the Internet via automated or subscribed downloads.

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program

Front

Sets of instructions that carry out the tasks of the user.

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computer algorithm

Front

Series of steps used to perform an action.

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power down

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Occurs when the computer is idle for a period of time.

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file format

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Indicates the manner in which the data a file contains are stored on the disk.

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freeware

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Fully functional software that can be used forever without purchasing it.

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sleep

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Saves all settings and running programs in memory using just a small amount of power.

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application software

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Allows the user to perform specific activities, such as writing term papers, sending e-mail, paying taxes, playing games, and taking on-line courses.

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encoding

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The process of converting human-readable data and computer programs into a computer-readable format.

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hibernation

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Power state that saves all settings and running programs to the hard disk drive.

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device driver

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Special software program that provides instruction to the operating system for how to use a specific peripheral.

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object-oriented languages

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Contains data structures and actions that can be performed on those structures.

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platform

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Combination of the operating system and the processor.

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bit

Front

Basic building block for communication in an electronic computer.

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interpreter

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Converts instructions to code the CPU can understand as the program is executing.

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data type

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Description of values or information that can be accepted.

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code

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The result of encoding.

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bugs

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Programming errors.

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machine language

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Low-level language composed of the 0s and 1s the computer CPU uses.

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

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Standard for representing test that most computers support.

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utility programs

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Assist in managing and optimizing a computer's performance.

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compiler

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Converts the programmer's code into code the CPU can understand.

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