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IP   Enables computers to route communications traffic from one network to another  
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packet   A unit of binary data capable of being routed over a computer network.  
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rootkit   Set of programs that enable its user to gain administrator level access to a computer or network  
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robotic systems   Combine both high-precision machine capabilities and sophisticated controlling software  
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us patriot act   requires ISPs and phone companies to turn over customer info, including numbers called, without a court order if the FBI claims the records are relevant to a terrorism investigation.  
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utility programs   Help to perform maintenance or correct problems with a computer system. Protect data  
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OLAP   software that allows users to explore data from a number of different perspectives. Provides top-down, query-driven data analysis. Requires repetitive testing of user-originated theories.  
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TCP   The set of rules used to pass packets from one host to another (in connection with IP).  
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TPS   Organized collection of people, procedures, software, databases, and devices used to record completed business transactions. Order processing. Accounting and purchasing systems.  
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vision systems   Hardware and software that permit computers to capture, store, and manipulate visual images and pictures. Effective at identifying people based on facial features  
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parallel processing   Simultaneous execution of the same task on multiple processors to obtain results faster  
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grid computing   Use of a collection of computers to work in a coordinated manner to solve a common problem often owned by many people or org.  
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control unit   Sequentially accesses program instructions, decodes them, and coordinates the flow of data in and out of the ALU, registers, primary storage, and even secondary storage and output devices  
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dialogue manager   help decision makers and other users interact with the DSS  
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MICR reader   magnetic ink character recognition. Used by banks to process checks and documents quickly.  
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replicated database   Holds a duplicate set of frequently used data. A copy of the data is sent when needed from the company to remote locations. When the remote location has updated or changed their data, it is then sent back to the company.  
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raid   Redundant array of independent/inexpensive disks. Method of storing data that generates extra bits of data from existing data. Makes a copy of one drive to the other drive like a real-time backup.  
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field   Typically a name, number or combo of characters that describe an aspect of a business or activity  
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attribute   Characteristic of an entity. Entity is Employee then attribute is Last Name, Hire date, employee #  
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record   collection of data fields related to one subject, activity or person.  
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expert system   Hardware and software that stores knowledge and makes inferences, similar to a human expert. —Computerized expert systems: Use heuristics, or rules of thumb, to arrive at conclusions or make suggestions  
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neural network   Computer system that simulates functioning of a human brain. Can process many pieces of data at the same time and learn to recognize patterns  
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learning system   Combination of software and hardware that Allows the computer to change how it functions or reacts to situations based on feedback it receives  
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inference engine   To seek information and relationships from the knowledge base. To provide answers, predictions, and suggestions, like a human expert  
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