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| Communication Programs | Are used by computers to exchange messages and files with other people in a digital format. |
| Graphical User Interface (GUI) | Displays images and pictures that allow a computer user to interact with a computer easily. |
| Hardware | Refers to all the physical components of a computer. |
| Internet | A worldwide collection of public networks that are linked to each other for information exchange. |
| Intranet | A special type of network used to communicate and share information within an organization. |
| Local Area Network (LAN) | Connects devices within a limited area, such as a home or a small group of offices. |
| Operating System | Controls the computer’s hardware and provides services and access to the hardware to programs. It also manages the computer’s operations and tasks, such as logging on, logging off, and shutting down. |
| Platform | The hardware and the operating system together are referred to as _____? |
| Programs | A sequence of instructions that can be executed by a computer. A program is also known as software. |
| Server | The main computer on a network that provides services to other computers on the network. A server decides which computers are allowed to access the hardware and software on the network. |
| Software | A sequence of instructions that a computer can execute. It is also referred to as programs. |
| The Web | A collection of information that is accessible on the Internet. This information is arranged logically and stored on computers known as Web servers. |
| Wide Area Network (WAN) | A network that connects devices in geographically separated areas. |
| Workstation | Refers to a computer connected to a network. You use a workstation to access the hardware and software on a network. |
