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3-D modeling software

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Used by professional artists and animators who need to create 3 dimensional graphics and characters for advertisements video games cartoons and movies

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Algorithm

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A series of steps that describe exactly what each portion of a program is supposed to do

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Application software

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Software that allows individuals to complete a variety of work and school related tasks entertainment software and most mobile apps are also in this category

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Back up

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BackupA copy of one or more files or entire storage devices that is made and case these originals become a lost or damaged

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Beta version

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Beta versionAn early version of a computer program used to test the software in a real world condition

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BitMap graphic

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A type of image that is represented by individual pixels

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Boot process

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The start up process of a computer which includes loading the operating system from the disk

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Bugs

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Errors in a software program

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Clipboard

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A temporary holding for space in the computer’s memory for data that is being copied or moved

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Cloud backup

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Utility software that creates automated backups to an online account

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Coding

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The process of converting algorithms and flow charts into an actual computer program

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Comand line interface

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A way to interact with computers that requires users to memorize and type a series of commands

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Compatible

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The condition whereby to computers can use the same software that run the same operating system

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compiler

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A program that translates a specific programming language into a machine language that can be processed by the CPU

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Computer aided design CAD

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Software that aids architects engineers and many others who need to create a digital model of an object

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Copy

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A command that places a copy of the selected object or objects into the clipboard

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Copy right law

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A federal law that gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work

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CRM customer relationship management

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Software that allows sales departments to manage call centers support customers and keep track of sales commissions

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Cut

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A command that removes the selected object or objects from their current location and places them into a clipboard

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Database

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DatabaseAn organized method for storing information

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Database management system DBMS

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Software that allows users to create and manage complex databases

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Delete

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A command that removes a file from your drive

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Desktop

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The traditional starting area on GUI based operating systems

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Device driver

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Programs that allow operating systems to communicate with hardware

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Disk clean up
Are you till it I that clears out temporary files that take up space on your hard drive
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Desk DE fragmentation
And optimization utility that will recognize the files and fragments to place related ones nearer to each other
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Drive
A computer storage devices
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Encryption
The processes of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the proper key
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EU LA end user license agreement
The typical license that a user must agree to before installing software
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ERP Enterprise resource planning
A system that brings together many types of business functions into one software solution
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Exectutible file
File that can be run by the operating system on a user's computer
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File
The most fundamental component of storage that users interact with a file can contain the instructions of a computer program or the data that you care to store
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File compression
The process of making a file smaller than its original size
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File extension
A short unique Sequence of characters located after a files name that indicate the file type
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File hierarchy
The way a computer organizes files consisting of drives folders and files
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File system
The way in which the operating system views and manages to space on a storage device
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Fire wall
A Software utility dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic
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Flow chart
A chart that uses special symbols to trace the steps of a program's development
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Folder
I'm container that can store files or other folders also known as a directory
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Formatting
The process of preparing a storage device for use by an operating system
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Freeware
Any software that is free to use without any specified time restrictions
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GUI graphical user interface
GUI graphical user interfaceA type of operating system interface that allows users to communicate with the computer via graphical elements on the screen
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Icon
A graphical representation of a file folder or drive
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Install
The process of having software set up by the operating system so that it can be used
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Integrated development environment IDE
Integrated development environment IDESoftware that helps developers build their computer programs
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Live tile
Graphical element on the windows 8 start screen that can display real time information such as the current weather news or social media updates
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Malware
Of generic term to describe various kinds of malicious programs created to harm a computer or steal valuable information
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Media player
Application that allows you to listen to music and play videos
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Multi tasking
The ability to run multiple programs at the same time
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Office suite
A bundle of programs that help businesses efficiently carry out tasks such as writing letters analyzing sales figures and scheduling meetings
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Open source
A type of software license that permits the source code to be freely distributed and modified
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Operating system OS
Software that manages the flow of data between hardware components and allows the user to communicate with the computer
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Parental control
Parental controlUtilities that allow parents to set a variety of limits on their children's Internet usage
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Partioning
Dividing a hard drive into multiple sections
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Paste
Command that places the contents of the clipboard into the location where this command is issued
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Path
A complete address that describes the exact location of a file
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Personal information manager PIM
Software that is designed to keep individuals organized via the management of contacts appointments to do lists and email

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