| A | B |
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| Antivirus | Protects the computer system from viruses designed to damage computer hardware or data. |
| Application software | Programs designed for productivity. Examples are: word processing, database, presentation, spreadsheet, graphic design |
| Backup | Makes a duplicate copy of the contents of a secondary storage device. |
| Boot | To turn on a computer. The computer goes through internal processes in order to display your starting screen. |
| Computer | Electronic Device that receives processes and stores data and produces a result. |
| Data | Information entered into computer that is to be processed like text, sound, numbers and images. |
| File conversion | Converts a file from one format to another |
| File management | Allows user to perform tasks such as copying, moving and deleting files. |
| File recovery | Attempts to place the segments of each file on the hard disk as close to one another as possible. |
| GUI | Graphical User Interface. Allows the user of the computer to interact with the computer using pictures and symbols. |
| Hardware | The tangible, physical equipment that can be seen and touched. |
| Internet | The largest network used as a communication tool. |
| Microprocessor | An integrated circuit silicon chip that contains the processing unit for a computerized appliance. |
| Multitasking | Allows a single user to work on two or more applications that reside in the memory at the same time. |
| Operating System | Interface that allows the user or application program to communicate with the computer hardware. |
| Software | Intangible set of instruction that tells the computer what to do. |
| Uninstall | Removes a computer application that is no longer needed. |
| Utility Software | Programs that have special tasks on a computer. Examples are anti virus, file management, and graphic converters. |
