HP 250 Operating page 148

Glossary
spooling - temporary storage of data or programs on mass storage
files, allowing the system to continue processing while an output
device is used.
statement - a numbered line stored in computer memory.
tion of statements is known as a program.
A collec-
storage device - a mechanism that holds a medium for recording
information for later retrieval.
string variable - a variable which represents a series of alpha-
numeric characters.
syntax - the formal required structure of a program statement.
system software - the operating system and language enhancements
which are loaded into a reserved, protected segment of memory.
System software is not erased by loading and running programs.
task - the actual or potential activity of HP 250 program execu-
tion.
variable name - a name representing a location in memory where
data such as numbers, alphanumeric strings, and numeric arrays
are stored. The value of this data can be modified.
volume - the physical medium on which data and programs are
stored.
word - two bytes of information.
workstation - the part of a computer used for communication
between the operator and the computer. See console.
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Glossary
spooling - temporary storage of data or programs on mass storage
files, allowing the system to continue processing while an output
device is used.
statement - a numbered line stored in computer memory.
tion of statements is known as a program.
A collec-
storage device - a mechanism that holds a medium for recording
information for later retrieval.
string variable - a variable which represents a series of alpha-
numeric characters.
syntax - the formal required structure of a program statement.
system software - the operating system and language enhancements
which are loaded into a reserved, protected segment of memory.
System software is not erased by loading and running programs.
task - the actual or potential activity of HP 250 program execu-
tion.
variable name - a name representing a location in memory where
data such as numbers, alphanumeric strings, and numeric arrays
are stored. The value of this data can be modified.
volume - the physical medium on which data and programs are
stored.
word - two bytes of information.
workstation - the part of a computer used for communication
between the operator and the computer. See console.
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