QUESTION 1: GUIS

1.What is a GUI?  What alternatives are there to GUIs
GUI stands for “Graphical User Interface”.  GUI is a program that lets you use images and symbols rather then just words on a computer or a computer controlled device. Another alternative to a GUI is the use of a ” textual  interface” , where instead of generating graphical [...]

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Operators-Lily

Dec 3 Q3: Data Operators
December 2, 2007 For each of the following, describe its function, give an example of one and explain how it might be used in a program.

Relational operators
Logical operators
Arithmetic operators

Relational operator: numerical qualities are one example as they link the relation between 2 entries or values. Some examples are equalities [...]

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Errors

What is debugging?
Debugging is the process which removes ‘bugs’ or defects in the code or programing of a computer program or piece of electronic hardware. Debugging’s purpose is to hopefully make the program behave as expected with no errors.

For each of the following, define the term and give an example.

Syntax error: A syntax error refers [...]

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Dec 7 Q2: Data Structures

In our computers, we use and talk about files all the time. But what is a file? Write a technical definition of a computer file.

A computer file is a named collection of information stored on a disk. Application programs and documents are examples of files. You are able to make a file when you create information (such as [...]

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