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cloud storage online storage that enables users to upload, store, and access their files via the internet; users files are maintained by a third party at a remote database storage facility
cookies text files that are put on a website visitors hard disk and then later retrieved during subsequent visits to the site in order to track internet behavior mechanisms used by websites to track users browsing histories
data migration the process of transferring data between storage types, formats, or computer
data processing handing information, especially facts. converting facts and figures into useful information. analyzing collected facts and figures and putting them into formats useful to a business
data facts and figures
database computerized storage for information and facts
hardware the physical components of a computers system (the central processing unit, hard drive, modem0).
information system set of coordinated network of components, which act together towards producing, distributing and/or processing information
information technology integration of computer with telecommunication equipment for retrieving, manipulating, and storage of data
intranet an internal network similar to the internet that is accessible only by authorized personnel; used to access information and communicate with others within an organization.
software programs that instruct computers to preform specific operations
application programs programs that people use to get their work done
central processing unit a particular computer will have a particular type of prcessor
computer system consists of hardware (physical parts of the computer) and software (programs and data used with the physical computer)
embedded system a computer system that is part of a larger machine and which controls how that machine operates
input devices keyboards, mouse, scanners, cameras, joysticks, and microphones; a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system
main memory closely connected to the processor, stored data are quickly and easily changed. holds the programs and data that the processor is actively working with
motherboard components are connected to the main circuit board of the computer
network consists of two or more computers connected so that they can exchange data and programs
operating system responsible for starting up application programs, running them, and managing the resources that they need
output device monitor, printer, speakers; any piece of computer hardware equipment which converts information into human readable form
processor contains billions of transistors; responsible for the fundamental computing within the system, an directly controls all the other components
RAM (random access memory) random means that the memory cells can be accessed in any order. the type of silicon chip used to implement main memory
ROM (read only memory) used to make a section of main memory read only.
secondary memory connected to main memory, stored data are easily changed, but changes are slow compared to main memory, and used for long term storage of programs and data
computer aided design (CAD) the use of computer technology to plan, design, test, and altar products
computer aided manufacturing (CAM) the use of computer software to control machines, tools, and process involved in manufacturing products
expert system computer software designed to mimic the knowledge of a human expert
global positioning system (GPS) a navigation system that uses satellite technology to determine location and provide directions
hardware the physical components of a computer system (eg, the central processing unit, hard drive)
internet telephony technology that allows users to communicate over the internet rather than traditional public network
network a system of computers connected together by the telephone wires, cable wires, or other means
personal identification number (PIN) a number you chose to gain access to an account
satellite an object placed into orbit by humans; most are used for communications purposes
smartphone a mobile phone with advanced capabilities, such as accessing the internet
software programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations
technology the practical application of science to society and industry
telecommuting working from home or a remote location
voice over internet protocol (VolIP) technology that allows users to make telephone calls over the internet
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