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data. All information entered into or used by the
computer.
diagnostic. Pertaining to the detection and isolation of a
malfunction or mistake.
diagnostics diskette. A diskette used by computer users
and service personnel to diagnose hardware problems.
diskette. A storage device consisting of a flexible
magnetic disk inside a protective plastic jacket.
diskette drive. A device that uses diskettes for mass
storage and retrieval of data.
DOS. Disk Operating System. A program that
interacts with the processor and the fixed disk or
diskette drive to control the flow of data.
fixed disk. A disk made of rigid material with a
magnetic coating, used for mass storage and retrieval of
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data.
formatting. The preparation of a fixed disk or diskette
for use by the computer.
formatted fixed disk or diskette. A fixed disk or diskette
that can be used by the computer to store data.
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