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a program that is needed to enable the computer to function
system software
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needed so that computer users can perform certain tasks
application software
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a group of programs that is essential for managing the computer's resources
operating systems
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code that computers can understand
machine code
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code that humans can understand
high level language
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translates high level code into machine code one line at a time
interpreter
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translates high level code into machine code all at one
compiler
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translates assembly code into machine code
assembler
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all data is temporarily stored on here before it is saved
RAM
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data is permanently stored on here, and can't be written to
ROM
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faster than main memory, so data is transferred faster
cache
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special-purpose memory locations located within the CPU
registers
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memory at a remote location
cloud
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lightweight, portable memory
optical
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reliable memory with large storage capacity
magnetic
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fast memory with no moving parts
SSD
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Card 2

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needed so that computer users can perform certain tasks

Back

application software

Card 3

Front

a group of programs that is essential for managing the computer's resources

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

code that computers can understand

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

code that humans can understand

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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