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Workplace Technology
BIM
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Technology | Equipment and systems developed by applying scientific knowledge for practical purposes. |
| Copier | Machine which makes exact duplicates of documents |
| Fax Machine | Device sending and receiving printed documents over telephone lines |
| Business Phone Systems | Multiline, interconnected telephone system which allows for specialized features and may involve internet connection |
| Computer | Programmable machine for storing, processing, and retrieving data; includes desktops, laptops |
| Computer Hardware | Physical elements of a computer and all separate physical elements which support computer functionality |
| Computer Software | Instructions guide how computer hardware operates, what tasks are performed and how those tasks are performed |
| Printer | Output device which produces physical version of computer documents and images using paper and ink |
| Scanner | Input device which transfers information and images from physical documents to computer files |
| System Softwarwe | Computer software which provides instructions for basic operation of computer hardware |
| Application Software | Computer software which provides platforms and instructions specific tasks |
| Open Source Software | Computer software which can be used without paying a license fee and can be modified to add capabilities not realized by its originators |
| Proprietary Software | Computer software which has restrictions on its use and source code is kept secret |
| Network | Connections among computers to facilitate communication and sharing of resources |
| Intranet | private networks typically used by organizations for the sharing of company news, policies, documents and other information |
| Wi-Fi | Wireless networking technology using radio waves to transport internet signals |
| World Wide Web | Public information system on the Internet which connects billions of documents known as web pages |
| Cloud | Global network of remote servers which operate through the internet |
| Web Based Application | Application software which operates and can be accessed through the World Wide Web |