How to use this Glossary Introduction Part A HOW COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE USED A1 General Computing Terms Information Processing Files Operation A2 Data Processing (DP) Data Input Large Systems Archive A3 Word Processing (WP) A4 Spreadsheets A5 Databases and Information Retrieval A6 Graphics and Design A7 Modelling and Simulation A8 Internet User Perception Connection General A9 Communications A10 Control A11 Specialised Computer Applications A12 Networking Topologies Access A13 Sound Synthesis Devices A14 Multimedia Concepts Virtual Reality A15 Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems A16 User Interface Graphical Interfaces Other Types A17 User Documentation A18 Computer Personnel A19 Computer Abuse, Security and Related Law Data Protection Security Viruses Copyright Part B WHAT COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE MADE OF B1 Types of Computer B2 Input Manual Automated Other B3 Memory Concepts Disk Tape Semiconductor General B4 Output Colour Quality Display Printing B5 Communications Components Part C HOW COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE DEVELOPED C1 Systems Design and Life Cycle Concepts Stages General C2 Describing Systems Flowcharts Diagrams C3 Programming Concepts C4 Programming (Flow of Execution) C5 Programming (Subprograms) C6 Program Syntax C7 Describing Programs C8 Implementing, Testing and Running Programs …… Part D HOW COMPUTERS WORK Part E APPENDICES Tables and Figures Index