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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 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 histories |
| data migration | the process of transferring data between storage types, formats, or computer |
| data processing | handing 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 computers system (the central processing unit, hard drive, modem0). |
| information system | set of coordinated network of components, which act together towards producing, distributing and/or processing information |
| information technology | integration of computer with telecommunication equipment for retrieving, manipulating, and storage of data |
| 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 preform 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 prcessor |
| computer system | consists of hardware (physical parts of the computer) and software (programs and data used with the physical computer) |
| 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 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 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, an directly 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 chip 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 computer technology to plan, design, test, and altar products |
| computer aided manufacturing (CAM) | the use of computer software to control machines, tools, and process involved in manufacturing products |
| expert system | computer software designed to mimic the knowledge of a human expert |
| global positioning system (GPS) | a navigation system that uses satellite technology to determine location and provide directions |
| hardware | the physical components of a computer system (eg, the central processing unit, hard drive) |
| internet telephony | technology that allows users to communicate over the internet rather than traditional public network |
| network | a system of computers connected together by the telephone wires, cable wires, or other means |
| personal identification number (PIN) | a number you chose 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 (VolIP) | technology that allows users to make telephone calls over the internet |