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Unit 5 Key Terms
Business Essential
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cloud storage | Online storage that enables users to upload, store, and access their files via the internet; user's 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 history |
| 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 |
| Information system | Set of coordinated network of components, which act together towards producing, distributing and processing information |
| Information technology | integration of computer with telecommunication equipment for retrieving, manipulating, and storage data |
| Intranet | An internal network similar to the internet that is accessible only by authorized personnel |
| Software | Programs that instruct computers to perform 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 processor |
| Computer system | Consists of hardware and software |
| 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 controls 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 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, and directly or indirectly controls all the other components |
| 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 |
| Read only Memory | Used to make a section of main memory read only |
| 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 to determine location and provide directions |
| Internet telephony | Technology that allows users to communicate over the internet rather than through traditional public networks |
| Personal identification number | A number you choose to gain access to an account |
| Satellite | An object placed into orbit by humans; most are used for communications purpose |
| Smartphone | A mobile phone with advanced capabilities |
| Technology | The practical application of science to society and industry |
| Telecommuting | Working from home or a remote location |
| Voice over internet Protocol | Technology that allows users to make telephone calls over the internet |
| Secondary memory | Connected to main memory, stored data are easily changed, but changes are slow compared to main memory |
| Hardware | The physical components of a computer system |
| Network | A system of computers connected together by telephone wires, cable wires, or other means |
| software | Programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations |