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AC
(Alternating Current) The type of current available in wall
outlets. All computers must convert alternating current to direct
current to operate. See also DC.
AC adapter
The power supply for portable computers that converts AC to the
DC required by the computer. See also AC and DC.
address
A label, name, or number that identifies a location in computer
memory.
ASCII
(American Standard Code for Information Interchange) A
standard number assigned to each of the alphanumeric
characters and keyboard control code keys to enable the transfer
of information between different types of computers and
peripherals.
assembly language
A programming language in which each program statement
represents an instruction that the processor executes.
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