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parallel interface: Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits
parallel: Refers to two or more processes or events that can occur
parity: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values
password: A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user.
pel: The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software.
peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bit bus.
peripheral device: An I/O device that is external to the central processor
pixel: A picture element. The smallest dot that can be made on a display
plug and play: A capability with Windows 95 that enables the system to
port replicator: A connection device for serial and parallel devices, as
port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and
printed circuit board (PCB): A hardware component of a processor to
program: A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to
prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or
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information one byte (8 bits) at a time. See also serial interface.
simultaneously, and without interfering with each other. See also
serial.
(integers) both of which are either on or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2)
In serial communications, an error detection bit that is added to a
group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd. Parity
can be set to none, odd, or even.
The computer provides various levels of password protection such
as user, supervisor and eject.
Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels. See pixel.
and/or main memory such as a printer or a mouse.
or printer. Also called a pel.
automatically recognise connections of external devices and make
the necessary configurations in the computer.
well as a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
receives data to and from devices or other computers.
which integrated circuits and other components are attached. The
board itself is typically flat and rectangular, and constructed of
fibreglass, to form the attachment surface.
achieve a desired result. See also application.
requires information or an action from you.
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