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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 visitor's hard disk and the later retrieved during subsequent visits to the site in order to track internet
data migration The process of transferring data between storage types, formats, or computer systems
data processing Handling information, especially facts
data Facts and figures
database A virtual storage unit for information
hardware The physical components of a computer system
information system set of coordinated net work of comments which are together towards producing disturbing and/ or processing
information technology integration of computer with telecommunication equipment for retrieving
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 perform specific operations
application programs programs that people use to get their work done
computer system he use of technology and software to create, test, and rework products in the virtual world before spending money to produce them in the physical world
embedded system a computer system that is part of a larger machine and which
input devices keyboards , mouse , scanners, cameras, joysticks, and microphones
main memory closely connected to the processor stored data are quickly and easily changed
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
operating responsible for standing up application programs running them and managing the resource that they need
output device monitor printer speakers any piece of computer hardware equipment which converts
processor contains billions of transistors responsible for the fundamental computing
ram random means that the memory cells can be accessed in any order
rom used to make a section of main memory read-only
secondary memory connected to main memory stored data are easily changed
computer- aided design the use of computer technology to plan design test and alter products
computer-aided manufacturing the use of computer software to control machines tools and processes involved in manufacturing products
expert system computer software designed to mimic the knowledge of a human expert
global positioning system a navigational system that uses satellite technology
hardware the physical components of a computer system
internet telephony technology that allows users to communicate over the internet
network a system of computers connected together by telephone wires cable wires or other means
personal identifications number a number you choose 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 applications of science to society and industry
telecommuting working from home or a remote location
voice over internet technology that allows users to make telephone calls over the internet
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