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What is the difference between a program file and a data file

A program file may require a data file to work. a data file holds information that a program file may use. For example... a program file might be a shortcut that you click on to run a program such as Notpad but a data file is like a *.doc file type or a .txt which contains data.

A program file may only contain binary operation codes, addresses and embedded data as permitted by the designers of the computer processor that is going to be executing the program. A data file can be in any format as determined by the programmers.

Difference between memory and storage

Memory refers to random access memory (RAM) and storage refers to your hard disk space. Hard disk is what you save all you files and operating systems on and ram remembers where to find recently used items in order to bring them back fast. It's like if you think of your house as your storage. All the stuff you own is in your home but stuff you used recently you remember exactly wear it is, like maybe you wallet or keys, and that would be your memory

What is the importance of operating system

An operating system provides an interface between the hardware and the user. It allows us to use computers without having to know how to program them.

Location of call of duty 5 saved profile files held in XP

Windows XP

Go to My Computer

Double-click on C:

Double-click on the Documents and Settings folder

Double-click on the folder the has your Windows username

Double-click on the Local Settings folder

Double-click on the Application Data folder

Double-click on the Activision folder

Double-click on the CoDWaW folder

Explain the Information Processing Cycle of a computer

nA computer is an electronic machine that performs the information-processing cycle.

nThe information-processing cycle consists of 5 operations: input, processing, output, storage, and communication.

Difference between backing storage and main memory

Main memory in a computer is storage that will be erased when a computer is turned off. Backing storage is memory that will save information when the computer shuts down.

What is The top of the window which is a horizontal space that contains the window's name

Title Bar

Are menus real

no. there are no such thing as menus

How information is stored on a computer

It is stored on a hard disk drive.

The address bar of the internet explorer window displays

search options

What is the difference between right click and left click

Right-click means press the right mouse button. Left-click means press the left mouse button.

What is a quick and easy way to delete a folder in Windows Explorer

Right click on the folder and press delete

Why is a computer port needed

Kind of a vague question, but computer ports are needed so different devices (such as a mouse or keyboard) can communicate with your computer, and allow you to use it.

What is the first step in creating Microsoft Word document

open microsoft word

Is word document the same as Microsoft Word

No. A Word document is a file created by Microsoft Word.

No. A Word document is a file created by Microsoft Word.

No. A Word document is a file created by Microsoft Word.

No. A Word document is a file created by Microsoft Word.

No. A Word document is a file created by Microsoft Word.

No. A Word document is a file created by Microsoft Word.

No. A Word document is a file created by Microsoft Word.

No. A Word document is a file created by Microsoft Word.

No. A Word document is a file created by Microsoft Word.

No. A Word document is a file created by Microsoft Word.

No. A Word document is a file created by Microsoft Word.

Can PDF files be read without an Acrobat Reader

no we can`t read pdf files without Acrobat Reader

In the Windows Help window the lists a large number of entries each of which references one or more Help screens

in the windows help window, what lists a number of entries each of which references one or more help screens?

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