Important technical terms:
BLE (Computer Science)
- The physical
part of the computer. Hardware
- The
classification of the computer on the basis of main electronic component
they used. Generation of
Computer - A computer
that works on continuous signals and measures physical quantities. Analog
Computer
- A computer that
works on binary digits (discrete series). Digital Computer
- A computer that
has the best features of both Analog and Digital Computer. Hybrid
Computer
- A set of
instructions given to a computer to perform a task. Program
- Software
designed for the computer to perform the internal functions of the
computer. System Software
- Software
designed for the user to fulfill their needs. Application Software
- System Software
that controls all the operations, hardware and application software. Operating
System
- The Operating
System that can perform only one task at a time. Single Tasking OS
- The Operating
System that can perform multiple task at a time. Multi Tasking OS
- The Operating
System that uses graphical objects to interact with the User. GUI
Based OS
- The Operating
System that uses command lines to interact with the User. CUI
Based OS
- The Operating
System that supports only one user at a time. Single User OS
- The Operating
System that supports multiple users at a time. Multi User OS
- System Software
that translates written program into machine language. Language
Processor
- Language
Processor that translates Assembly language into machine language. Assembler
- Language
Processor that translates program written High level language into Machine
Language one statement at
a time. Interpreter - Language
Processor that translates program written High level language into Machine
Language whole program
at once. Compiler - System software
that links OS with peripheral devices like printer, scanner etc. Device
Drivers
- Application
Software that is specially designed for any individual or an
organization. Customized / Tailored
Software. - Application
Software that is designed for general people. Packaged Software
- The system
software that is designed to keep the computer in good working
condition. Utility Software
- A single
character in counting system or number system having specific radix or
base. Digit
- A group of 4
bits. Nibble
- A group of 8
Bits. Byte
- A number system
that uses digits from 0 to 7. Octal Number System
- The moving
graphics images. Animation
- The display of
still frame pictures or photos on a computer screen. Graphics
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