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Unit 5 Key Terms
Business Essentials
Question | Answer |
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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 then later retrieved during subsequent visits to the site in order to track internet behavior. mechanisms used by websites to track users' drowsing histories |
Data migration | The process of transferring data between storage types, formats, or computer systems |
Data processing | Handling 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 computer system ( e.g., the central processing unit, hard drive, modem) |
Information technology | integration of computer with telecommunication equipment for retrieving, manipulating, and storage of data |
Intranet | A internal network similar to the internet that is accessible only by authorized personnel; used to access information and communicate with others within an organization. A computer network that is restricted to that serves, an internal internet |
Software | Programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations |
Application programs | Programs that people use to get their work done. |
Central Processing unit(CPU) | A particular computer will have a particular type of processor |
Computer system | Consists of hardware ( physical parts of the computer) and software ( programs and data used with the physical computer) |
Embedded systems | A computer systems 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 systems | Responsible for starting up application programs, running them, and managing the resources that they need |
output device | monitor, printer, speakers; any pieces of computer hardware equipment which converts information into human-readable form |
Processor | contains billions of transistors; responsible for the fundamental computing within the system, and directly to indirectly 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 chips 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 computers technology to plan, design test, and alter products |
Computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM) | The use of computer software to control machines, tools, and processes involved in manufacturing products |
Expert systems | Computer software designed to mimic the knowledge of a human expert |
Global positioning systems ( GPS) | A navigational system that uses satellite technology to determine location and provide directions |
Hardware | The physical components of a computer system( e.g. the central processing unit, hard drive modem) |
Internet telephony | Technology that allows users to communicate over the internet rather that through traditional public networks |
Network | A system of computer connected together by telephone wires, cable wires, or others means |
Personal identification number (PIN) | 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 application of science to society and industry |
Telecommuting | Working from home or a remote location |
Voice over Internet Protocol (VolP) | Technology that allows users to make telephone calls over the internet |