Definition 1 of 32
a graphical user interface designed to simplify or demystify computing operations.
ZIP
GUI
WISA
WIMP
Definition 2 of 32
OS; the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks,
executing applications, and controlling peripherals.
software
firewalls
hardware
operating systems
Definition 3 of 32
A computer program that accomplishes a specific task
software
cpu
hardware
protocol
,Definition 4 of 32
input, processing, storage, output
0 general functions of a computer
4 general functions of a computer
8 general functions of a computer
9 general functions of a computer
Definition 5 of 32
Visual Basic for Applications
XSL
VBA
SQL
HTML
Definition 6 of 32
central processing unit; the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the
instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and
input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.
ROM
SOFTWARE
CPU
BIOS
, Definition 7 of 32
a visual way of interacting with a computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus,
used by most modern operating systems.
applications software
graphical user interfaces
modules
virtual machines
Definition 8 of 32
application, system, proprietary, open source
bios
types of software
application software
software configuration
Definition 9 of 32
The other way to end a line is to press Shift+Enter; this results in a soft return, sometimes called
a line break or a newline character, being entered in the document. Hard returns are used to
signify the end of a paragraph, whereas soft returns simply signify the end of a line.
hardware
table of contents usage
default
hard/soft return (Word)
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