List and Describe Each of the Four Types of Discrimination

question 132

Essay

List and describe each of the four types of discrimination identified by Joe Feagin.

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Definitions:

Thrashing

A condition in which a computer's virtual memory system is in a state of constant paging, significantly slowing down its performance.

POST

Power-On Self-Test, an initial set of diagnostic tests performed by a computer's firmware that checks the system's hardware components and ensures everything is working properly before starting up.

GUI

Stands for Graphical User Interface, a visual way of interacting with a computer using items like windows, icons, and menus, instead of text-based commands.

Pin

A personal identification number, which is a numeric or alphanumeric password used in securing access to devices or digital accounts.