COMPUTER TERMINOLOGY
Abort: To stop a program or function before it has finished.
Algorithm: A set of instructions that provides a solution to a given problem.
Animation: A simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures, or frames. For example, cartoons on television. hardware and software. The architecture of a system defines its broad outlines.
ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Inter change. This is a seven/eight bit code widely used in computers for the transfer of data.
Bandwidth: The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time. It is usually expressed in bits per second (bps) or bytes per second.
Bit: The smallest unit of information in computer system. Bit is short for binary digit; either a “1” or a “0”.
Boot: The process of getting the computer started.
Byte: A byte is made up of 8 bits. The amount of memory it takes to store a single character.
Cache: A separate area of Primary Memory (RAM) where the computer stores a copy of frequently used information for quick access. This is meant to speed up the operation of the hard disk.
CD-ROM: Compact Disk-Read Only Memory. This is a permanent storage device used to store large quantities of information that need not be changed.
CGA: Color Graphics Adapter. Low-resolution screen (640×200 pixels) with color capability.
Character: A number, letter, symbol, or punctuation mark.
Chip: A small piece of silicon containing thousands or millions of electrical elements. Also called an Integrated Circuit (IC).
Compatible: The ability of one device or program to work with another device or program. For example, a printer and a computer are said to be compatible if they can be connected to each other.
Conventional Memory: The first 640K of electronic Memory (RAM) in a computer used to run OS and applications.
