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key terms
Term | Definition |
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Computer aided design | the use of computer technology to plan, design, test, & alter products |
Computer aided manufacturing | the use of computer software to control machines, tools, & process involved in manufacturing products |
Database | computerized storage for information & facts |
Expert System | computer software designed to mimic the knowledge of a human expert |
GPS | a navigational system that uses satellite technology to determine location & provide directions |
Hardware | the physical components of a computer system |
Internet Telephony | technology that allows users to communicate over the Internet rathe than through traditional public networks |
Network | a system of computers connected together by telephone wires, cable wires, or other means |
PIN | a number you choose to gain access to an account |
Satellite | an object placed into orbit by humans; most are used for communication 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 & industry |
Telecommuting | working from home or a remote location |
VoIP | technology that allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet |