Computer Applications

Drop-Down Menu
A drop-down menu is a graphical control element that allows users to choose one value from a list. When the menu is activated, it displays a list of options to choose from.
Hash Total
A hash total is a control mechanism used by auditors in computer applications to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data. It involves summing numbers that have no practical meaning to detect discrepancies, such as lost or omitted records during processing.
Import
The term 'import' refers to the action of bringing in goods or services produced outside of a specific economy into that economy. It also signifies the process within computer applications of incorporating files created by another program.
Management Game
A simulation exercise designed for management applications and used for training purposes. Management games can be group or individual exercises, with an increasing number of them being computer applications.
Multitasking
Multitasking refers to the capability of an operating system to run multiple computer applications concurrently. This allows users to perform multiple operations, such as printing a document, working on a different program, and downloading content from the Internet simultaneously.

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