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1central processing unit: the key component of a computer system, which

contains the circuitry necessary to interpret and execute program instructions.

1.2A printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer
and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of
paper.

1.3In computers, a monitor is a computer display and related parts packaged

in a physical unit that is separate from other parts of the computer.

1.4An operating system (sometimes abbreviated as "OS") is the program that,

after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages ...

1.5In computers, a command is a specific order from a user to the computer's

operating system or to an application to perform a service, such as "Show ...

1.6A memory management unit (MMU) is a computer hardware component

that handles all memory and caching operations associated with the
processor.

1.7In data processing, using an office metaphor, a file is a related collection of

records.

1.8To boot (as a verb; also "to boot up") a computer is to load an operating
system into the computer's main memory or random access memory (RAM).

1.9On most computers, a keyboard is the primary text input device.

1.10Swing is a set of program components for Java programmers that provide

the ability to create graphical user interface (GUI) components, such as ...

1.11A graphic equalizer is a high-fidelity audio control that allows the user to
see graphically and control individually a number of different frequency...

1.12In information technology, networking is the construction, design, and use

of a network.

1.13Memory is the electronic holding place for instructions and data that your
computer's microprocessor can reach quickly.

1.14Software is a general term for the various kinds of programs used to

operate computers and related devices.
1.15The Internet, sometimes called simply "the Net," is a worldwide system of
computer networks - a network of networks in which users at any one ...

1.16A cursor is the position indicator on a computer display screen where a

user can enter text.

1.17A computer is a device that accepts information (in the form of digitalized
data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program or sequence ...

1.18In most computer systems, a byte is a unit of data that is eight binary
digits long. Bytes are often used to represent a character such as a letter, ...

1.19A menu is a set of options presented to the user of a computer application

to help the user find information or execute a program function.