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| Applications | also called programs, use the platform to perform tasks. |
| Authorization | is the process by which the user can associate specific permissions to each username. |
| Bit | the smallest unit of information that a computer handles. A single bit can hold only one of two values, 0 or 1. |
| Byte | a combination of eight bits arranged in sequence. |
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | the primary hardware device that interprets and runs the commands you give to the computer. |
| Chat Program | allow you to send and receive messages instantly. You can use a chat program to communicate with several people at the same time. |
| Data | the plural for the Latin word datum, meaning an item of information. |
| E-mail | the electronic form of the traditional postal mail. E-mail allows you to exchange messages and files over a network. |
| Database Programs | are used to store and manage data in an organized way. You can also use these programs to sort or search for information stored in a database. |
| Desktop | an on-screen work area that uses a combination of menus and icons. |
| Desktop Computers | are made up of individual components such as a monitor, a keyboard, a system unit, and a printer. |
| Folder | a container for programs and files in GUI interfaces. |
| Gigabyte | is equal to 1,024 MB, which is approximately equal to one billion bytes. |
| Graphical User Interface (GUI) | displays images and pictures that allow a computer user to interact with a computer easily. |
| Graphics Programs | are used to create and edit drawings. You can also use these programs to enhance photographs |
| Hardware | refers to all the physical components of a computer. |
| Icon | a small image displayed on the screen to represent an object. |
| Input Devices | is used to provide information to a computer. A keyboard is an example of an input device. |
| Internet | a worldwide collection of public networks that are linked to each other for information exchange. |
| Internet Service Provider (ISP) | a company that provides Internet connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations. |
| Intranet | a special type of network used to communicate and share information within an organization. |
