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down time
period f de panne

Time out. The period of time during which the machine is not used due to a malfunction.

DP

Abbreviation for data processing.

drum
tambour m

Barrel. A cylindrical device coated on the outside with a magnetic material capable of storing data. One or more read/write heads move along the side of the rotating barrel to select the desired path.

dry run
vérification f préliminaire

Preliminary proofing. A term that refers to the use of paper and pen to proofread a program by placing a trace table (a board that shows the path of variables in the program and important events, such as decisions). Runtime and execution errors can be determined by entering data and following the path and events. Preliminary proofing of the program is an important part of developing programs and saves time and expenses because it avoids the problem of returning programs sold by customers to correct bugs.

DTL
circuit m à diodes et transistors

Diode transis tor logic. Abbreviation for diode transis tor logic, one of the stages of making electronic logic circuits .

DTP
éditeur m de bureau

Desktop publishing. Abbreviation for desktop publishing.

dumb terminal
terminal m non intelligent

A terminal that does not have its own processing ability.

dump
vidage m

Dump. A word used to describe the process of copying data into a section of memory and sending it to a peripheral device (such as a printer) or to a backing store.

duplex operation
operation f en duplex

Double operation. A transmission method that allows data to travel in both directions at the same time. It also displays the printed character on the screen and sends it to the computer. Half-duplex transmission allows data to travel in both directions but not at the same time.

dynamic stop
dynamic stop

Dynamic stop. It may be necessary during the execution of the program to draw the attention of the operator to one or another factor.
A dynamic stop jumps the program into an infinite loop and at the same time indicates an error condition. The machine does not resume processing until the operator intervenes.