as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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generate a list of 10 computer science terms which are useful in everyday conversation.
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1. algorithm - a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task. 
2. programming language - a set of instructions used to create software. 
3. data structure - any specific way of organising data for easy retrieval. 
4. cryptography - a method of secure communication through encoding and decoding information. 
5. machine learning - a process of teaching a computer to act or react like a human. 
6. artificial intelligence - applications intended to mimic human behaviour or thinking. 
7. vpn - a virtual private network which can be used to access secure metworks. 
8. cloud computing - the use of distributed computing resources over a network. 
9. debugging - the process of locating and removing errors in a program. 
10. protocol - formal rules governing the exchange of data over a network.
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