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WAN
Definition
A WAN (Wide Area Network) is a network covering a larger geographic area than a LAN.
Operating System
Definition
An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware resources and provides services for programs.
Application
Definition
An application is a program designed for a particular user task.
Program
Definition
A program is a collection of instructions written in a programming language to perform a specific task.
Algorithm
Definition
An algorithm is a finite, step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or completing a task.
Programming Language
Definition
A programming language is a formal language used to write instructions that a computer can execute.
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.
Information
Definition
Information is data that has been processed and interpreted so it is meaningful to people.
Output Devices
Definition
Output devices present results produced by the computer to the user.
Data
Definition
Data are raw facts and observations that have not yet been organized or interpreted.