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These organized electronic collections store and retrieve data for applications.

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A database organizes information so it can be stored and retrieved reliably. Source: Database ↗

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  1. 08This computing concept bundles data and behavior into objects, popularized by languages like Java and C++.RECALL
    Object-Oriented Programming

    Object-oriented programming bundles data and behavior into objects, popularized by languages like Java and C++.

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  2. 09This working resource holds data actively used by a computer; RAM is a common example.RECALL
    Computer Memory

    Computer memory temporarily holds active data, distinct from long-term storage like hard drives.

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  3. 10This program translates source code into another form, such as machine code or bytecode.IDENTIFY
    The Compiler

    A compiler translates source code into machine code, and Grace Hopper built one of the earliest working versions.

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