Use of the computer as a ' … ' was the original - and, for some time, only - role of the computer.

A special set of programs, called an operating … , provides an interface for the user.

Computer … is more theoretical, whereas software engineering is focused on more practical concerns.

Each … causes the computer to carry out an operation – moving data, carrying out a computation, or altering the control flow of instructions.

A person who creates software is called a … , software engineer or software developer, terms that all have a similar meaning.

… is usually written in high-level programming languages that are easier and more efficient for humans to use than machine language.

A user interface that enables users to easily interact with application programs (and with the operating system itself) by using windows, buttons, menus, … , the mouse, and the keyboard.

… programs are programs that people use to get their work done.

The … does all the processing and controls all the other devices in the computer system.

Hard … are used for the permanent storage of information.