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IP Address
Definition
An IP address is a numeric identifier assigned to a device on an IP network so that devices can locate each other.
WAN
Definition
A WAN (Wide Area Network) is a network covering a larger geographic area than a LAN.
LAN
Definition
A LAN (Local Area Network) is a network that covers a limited geographic area such as a room, building, or campus.
Network
Definition
A network is a set of interconnected devices that can exchange data.
Application
Definition
An application is a program designed for a particular user task.
Operating System
Definition
An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware resources and provides services for programs.
Program
Definition
A program is a collection of instructions written in a programming language to perform a specific task.
Programming Language
Definition
A programming language is a formal language used to write instructions that a computer can execute.
Algorithm
Definition
An algorithm is a finite, step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or completing a task.
Binary
Definition
Binary is the base-2 number system that represents values using 0s and 1s.
Byte
Definition
A byte is a group of 8 bits used as a common unit for representing text and numbers in memory and storage.
Bit
Definition
A bit is the smallest unit of information in computing and typically represents a value of 0 or 1.