Glossary 7
parallel printer
A printer with a parallel interface.
parameter
A characteristic of a device or system.
password
A string of characters that the user must enter before the system allows ac-
cess or system privileges.
PCMCIA
A credit card sized peripheral interface standard for portable devices. Types
of PCMCIA cards currently offered by major vendors include fax/modems,
LAN, storage cards, and wireless communications devices.
peripheral
Input or output device not under direct computer control. A printer is a pe-
ripheral device.
pixels
Picture elements. Tiny dots that make up a screen image.
port
Provides the means for an interface between the microprocessor and external
devices. A cable connector is usually plugged into the port to attach the de-
vice to the computer.
processor
In a computer, a functional unit that interprets and executes instructions.
prompt
A special symbol indicating the beginning of an input line. Also a message
that appears on the screen indicating that the user must take a certain action.
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