Glossary:
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Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)/n: A component of CPU which performs actual arithmetic or mathematical calculations and logical operations.
ADSL /n : Asymmetric Digital subscriber line . A broadband communication technology designed for use ob telephone lines; it allow a single phone connection to be used for both internet service and voice calls at the same time.
ADSl modem /n: used to connect one or more computer to an ADSL phone line.
adware /n: software devised to display advertisements some may include spyware .
alphanumeric keys /n : keys that arranged letters and number as on a typewriter.
amazon.com /n : popular online shopping site.
android .n / A robot that resembles a human.
animations /n: image made up of a series of independent pictures put together in sequence to look like moving pictures.
applet /n: A small lava application usually designed to run automatically within a web page.
application software /n: programs that let you do specific tasks such as word processing database management or financial planning.
arcade game /n : A game played in a coin operated machine typically installed in pubs restaurants and amusement arcades.
ARPANet /n : Advanced research projects agency network developed in the early 70s by the US department of defence. This was the precursor to the internet.
Artificial intelligence /n: The study of methods by which a computer can simulate aspects of human intelligence.
ASCII code /n: A standard system for the binary representation of characters,ASCII,which stands for american standard code for information interchange, permits computers from different manufacturers to exchange data.
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back up /n: to copy files from one dusk to another.
backbone /n: lines or connections that form the major access pathways within the internet.p
backup /n: A copy of data or software usually kept in case the original disk is damaged.
bandwidth /n
ADSL /n : Asymmetric Digital subscriber line . A broadband communication technology designed for use ob telephone lines; it allow a single phone connection to be used for both internet service and voice calls at the same time.
ADSl modem /n: used to connect one or more computer to an ADSL phone line.
adware /n: software devised to display advertisements some may include spyware .
alphanumeric keys /n : keys that arranged letters and number as on a typewriter.
amazon.com /n : popular online shopping site.
android .n / A robot that resembles a human.
animations /n: image made up of a series of independent pictures put together in sequence to look like moving pictures.
applet /n: A small lava application usually designed to run automatically within a web page.
application software /n: programs that let you do specific tasks such as word processing database management or financial planning.
arcade game /n : A game played in a coin operated machine typically installed in pubs restaurants and amusement arcades.
ARPANet /n : Advanced research projects agency network developed in the early 70s by the US department of defence. This was the precursor to the internet.
Artificial intelligence /n: The study of methods by which a computer can simulate aspects of human intelligence.
ASCII code /n: A standard system for the binary representation of characters,ASCII,which stands for american standard code for information interchange, permits computers from different manufacturers to exchange data.
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back up /n: to copy files from one dusk to another.
backbone /n: lines or connections that form the major access pathways within the internet.p
backup /n: A copy of data or software usually kept in case the original disk is damaged.
bandwidth /n
