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unit 5
business essentials
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CloudStorage | online storage that enables users to upload,store ,and access their files via the internet;users'files are maintained by a third -part y 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 visit to the site in order to track internet behavior.mechanisms used by websites to track user' browsing histories . |
| information system | set of coordinated network of components ,which act together towards producing ,distributing and or processing information. |
| information technology | integration of computers with telecommunication equipment for storing, retrieving ,manipulating and storage of data |
| hardware | the physical components of a computer system (e.g.,the central processing unit ,hard drive ,modem) |
| software | programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations |
| data | facts and figures |
| database | computerized storage for inforamtion and facts |
| data migration | the process of transferring data between storage types ,formats , or computer system |
| 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 |
| 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 . |
| Computer System | Consists of harware (physical parts of the computer)and software (programs and data used with the physical computer). |
| input devices | keyboards ,mouse ,scanners,cameras ,joysticks,and microphones ; a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to mircophones;processing system |
| output device | monitor ,printer,speakers;any piece of computer hardware equipment which converts information into human readable form. |
| central processing unit (CPU) | a particular computer will have a particular type of processor |
| main memory | closely conntected to the processor , stored data are quickly and easily changed ,hold the programs and data that the processor is actively working with |
| motherboard | components are connected to the main circuit board of the computer |
| processor | contain billions of transistors ; responsible for the fundamental computing within the system ,and directly or indirectly controls all the other components |
| RAM (random access memory) | random means that the memory cells can be accessed in any order and 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 easliy changed ,but changes are slow compared to main memory ,and used for long -term storage of programs and data . |
| application programs | programs that people use to get their work done |
| embedded system | a computer system that is part of a larger machine and which controls how that machine operates |
| network | consists of 2 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 |
| world wide web (www) | a collection of websites or web pages stored in web pages stored in web servers and cnnected to local computers through inteernet |
| search engines | a software program on the internet that allows you to search documents and files for keywords and returns files that match |
| uniform resources locator (URL) | used to identify it and link to a web page |
| viruses | a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as as corrupting the system or destroying data |
| browsers | software programs that allow you to view webpages , such as internet explorer ,safari , firefox , or google chrome |
| keywords | ideas and topics that defines what your content is about emails |
| address book | store your contacts ,which makes it easy to correspond and share contact information with others |
| attachments | files included with emails |
| distribution lists | help you email multiple people at once software |
| word processor | enable users to enter and store written wrok into many types of documents (cover letters/letter of applications ,resumes with MS / Google docs) |
| presentation software | software used to create a sequence of text and graphics and often audio and video to accompany a speech or public presentation (Google slides ,MS powerpoints,pezi) |
| spreadsheet | file made of rows links to an external site and columns .links to an externaal site that hepl sort organize and arrange data efficiently and caculate numerical links to an external site data (expenses ,math ,listening items with google sheets /MS excel |
| cells | a rectangular area formed by the intersection of a column and a row |
| columns | cpntain definition of each field |
| formulas | an equation that makes caculations based on the data in your spreadsheet |
| database | designed to create database and to store manage search and extract the information contained within them (MS access ,powerschool) |
| queries | requests for data |
| telecommuting | working fromhome or a remote location |
| technology | the parctical application of science to society and industry |
| internet telephony | technology that allows users to communicate over the internet rather than through traditional public networks |
| voice over internet protocol (VoIP) | technology that allows users to make telephone calls over the internet |
| network | a system of computers connected together by telephone wires, cable wires ,or other means |
| database | computerized storage for information and facts |
| expert system | computer software designed to mimic the knowledge of a human expert |
| hardware | the physical components of a computer system ( e.g., the central processing init, hard drive, modem ) |
| software | programs thatt instruct computers to perform specific operations |
| computer -aided design (CAD) | the use of computer technology to plan,design ,test ,and alter products |
| computer -aided manufactoring (CAM) | the use of computer software to control machines ,tools , and processes involved in manufactoring products satellite technology |
| global positioning system (GPS) | a navigational system that uses satellites technology to determine location and provide directions |
| personal identification number (PIN) | a number you choose to gain access to an account |
| satellite | an object placed into by humans ; most are used for communications purposes |
| smartphone | a mobile phone with advanced capabilities ,such as accessing the internet |
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