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MISY160
Business Concepts & Tools ch 3-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Software | the electronic instructions that govern computer's actions to provide a computing service |
| Software Development | the systematic process of transforming a software idea into functional software |
| Computer Programming | the process of creating software through the use of logic, algorithms, and programming languages |
| Programming Languages | provides a set of symbol, commands, and rules (syntax) used to write program code |
| Application Programming (API) | a set of programming tools specifically designed for developing apps for a particular platform |
| System Software | any software that coordinates the activities of the hardware and assists the computer in functioning safely, effectively, and efficiently |
| Boot Process | the sequence of instructions in the BIOS that is executed when a computer is power on to check the system and load the operating system into memory |
| Operating System (OS) | a set of computer programs that run or control the computer hardware, and act as a user interface |
| User Interface | allows one or more people to have access to and command of a computer system or computer software |
| File Management | the physical and logical storage system and practices provided for managing data on a computer |
| Linux | free, open-source operating system for PCs, severs, and other types of computers |
| Virtualization Machine Software | allows one operating system to run on top of another by creating a virtual machine on which the guest operating system can run |
| Mobile Operating Systems | lightweight operating systems designed for mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets |
| Industrial Operating Systems | systems that control large networked systems and servers |
| Embed Operating System | hardwired into a computer |
| Utility Software | any system software besides the Os that assist in maintaining, managing and protecting computer system resources |
| Application Software | programs written to perform tasks or solve problems for people, groups, and organizations |
| Business Software | any software designed to assist individuals and groups to be more productive at work and is often used in reference to software suites |
| Mobile Software | software designed for smart phones and tablets |
| Managing Software | activities required to acquire, install maintain, and remove software from a computer system |
| Software Licensing | defines the permissions, rights, and restrictions to the person who purchases a copy of the software |
| Installing Software | the process by which software is added to a computer so that it is available for use |
| Maintaining Software | applying software updates to correct software bugs, improve the software, or add new features |
| Uninstalling Software | the process of completely removing software from a computer |
| Internet Technologies | protocols, hardware, and software |
| TCP/IP | the protocols on which the Internet is based are the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (TCP) |
| Internet Service Provider (ISP) | a company that provides individuals and organizations with access to the Internet |
| Client/Server | a network architecture in which one computer program (the client) makes a service request from another computer or program (the server), which provides the service |
| Peer-to-Peer (P2P) | a network architecture that does not utilize a central server but facilitates communication directly between clients with computer acting a both client and server |
| Router | a network device that message network traffic by evaluating messages and routing them over the fastest path to their destination |
| Domain Name System (DNS) | database to acquire names and IP addresses on the Internet |
| Voice over IP (VoIP) | technology that support voice communications using the Internet protocol over data networks -Ex: Skype |
| Telecommunications | the electronic transmission and receptions of signals for voice and data communications |
| Infrastructure | hardware, software, and protocols that support communications |
| Radio Spectrum | part of the electromagnetic spectrum, refers to all of the frequencies for radio waves and their assigned uses |
| Cellular Network | radio networks distributed over land by a transceiver antenna (tower) |
| Cellular Carrier | a company that builds and matains a cellular network and provides cell phone services to the public |
| Wireless Data Communication | telecommunication that takes place over the air -Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Wi-Fi | is wireless network technology that uses access points to wirelessly connect users to networks |
| WiMax | a fourth-generation wireless broadband technology that evolved from Wi-Fi to provide faster Internet access at a longer range |
| Bluetooth | enables a wide assortment of digital devices to communicate with others wirelessly over short distances |
| Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) | tiny transponders in tags that can be attached to merchandise or other objects, and read wirelessly using a RFID reader |
| GPS | satellites to pinpoint the location of objects on Earth |
| Computer Networks | collection of computing devices connected togetther |
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