Digital Glossary

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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.

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WAN

Definition

A WAN (Wide Area Network) is a network covering a larger geographic area than a LAN.

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LAN

Definition

A LAN (Local Area Network) is a network that covers a limited geographic area such as a room, building, or campus.

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Network

Definition

A network is a set of interconnected devices that can exchange data.

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Application

Definition

An application is a program designed for a particular user task.

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Operating System

Definition

An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware resources and provides services for programs.

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Program

Definition

A program is a collection of instructions written in a programming language to perform a specific task.

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Programming Language

Definition

A programming language is a formal language used to write instructions that a computer can execute.

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Algorithm

Definition

An algorithm is a finite, step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or completing a task.

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Binary

Definition

Binary is the base-2 number system that represents values using 0s and 1s.

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Byte

Definition

A byte is a group of 8 bits used as a common unit for representing text and numbers in memory and storage.

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Bit

Definition

A bit is the smallest unit of information in computing and typically represents a value of 0 or 1.

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