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Business Essentials
Question | Answer |
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cloud storage | online storage that enables users to upload store and access their files via the internet user files are maintained by a third party at a remote database storage facility |
cookies | text files that are put on a website visitor hard disk and then later retrieved during subsequent visits to the site in order to track internet behavior mechanisms used by websites to track user browsing histories |
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 the central processing unit hard drive modem |
information system | set of coordinated network of components which act together towards prodcing distributing and /or processing information |
information technolgy | intergration of computer with telecommunivtion equipment for retrieving manipulating and storge of date |
intranet | an internal network similar to the inernet that is accessible only by authorized personnel uesd to access information and communicate with others within an orgnization a computer network that is restricted to the organization it serves an internal interne |
software | programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations |
application programs | programs that people use to get their work done |
central processing unit cpu | a particular computer will have a particular type of processor |
computer system | consists of hardware physical parts of the computer and sofware programs and data used with the physical computer |
embedded system | a compurter 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 pies of equipment uesd to provide data and control signals to an information processing system |
main memory | closely conneced 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 computer 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 speaker and piece of computer hardware equipment |
processor | contain bilion of transistor responsible for the fundamentalment which convert information into human |
ram | randon mean that the memory cells can be accessed in any order |
rom | used to make a section of maoin memory read only |
computer aided design | the usof computer technology to plan |
computer aided manufacturing | the use of computer software to control machines |
expert system | computer software designed to mimic the knowledge of a human |
global positioning | A navigational system that uses satellite technology to determine location and provide directions |
hardware | the physical components of a computer system the central processing unit hard drive modem |
internet telephyony | technology that allows users to communicate over the inernet rath than through traditional public network |
network | a system of computers connected together by telephone wires cable wires or other means |
personal identification number | a number you choose to gain access tp an account |
satellite | an object placed into orbit by humans most are used for communications purposes |
smartphone | a mobile phone with advanced capabilites such as accessing the internet |
sofrware | programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations |
technology | the practical application of sciene to society and industry |
telecommuting | working from home or a remote location |
voice over internet protocol | technology that allows users to make telephone call over the internet |