GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Parallel:

To transmit bits of information simultaneously (as opposed to serial which sends one bit at a time).

Pascal:

A structured programming language.

Peripheral:

An auxiliary device connected to a computer, i.e. a printer, modem, plotter.

Printer:

Any device that accepts information from the computer and prints it on paper. These would include dot-matrix, daisy wheel, plotter, ink jet, thermal, and laser.

Program:

A series of computer instructions that tell the computer to perform some function.

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