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Role of Finance/Accounting
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cloud storage | Online storage that enables users to upload store and access their files via the interent users files are maintained by a third-party at a remote database stroge faclilty |
| Cookies | Text filess that are put on a website vistor's hard disk and then later retrieved during |
| Data migration | the process of transferriing dta between storage types formats or computer systems |
| Data processing | Handling information especially fact. Converting facts and figures into useful information. Analyzing collected facts and figures and puting them ino formats useful to a bussiness. |
| Data | Facs and figures |
| Database | Computerrized storage for informaion facts |
| Hardware | The physical componts of a computer system (e.g., the central processing unit, hard drive, modem). |
| Information system | set of coordinated network of components, which act together towards producing distribuiting and/or processing information |
| Information technology | Iintegration of computeer with telecommunication equipment for retrieviing manipulationg 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 authorized personnel used to access information and communicate with others withthin an organization a compu |
| Software | Programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations |
| Application programs | programs that people useto get their work done |
| Cental processing unit (CPU) | A particular conputer will have a particular type of processor |
| Computer system | Consists of hardware (physical pats 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 | Keyboreds 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 |
| Motherborad | 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 sstarting up application programs running them, and managing the resources that they need |
| Output device | Monitor printer speakers; any pice of computer hardware equipment which converts information into human-readable form |
| Procesor | Contains billions of transistors responsible for the fundamental computing withtin the sysem 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. 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 memorys stored data are easily changed but change are slow compared to main memory and used for long-term storag of programs and data |
| Computer-aided design ( CAD ) | The use of computer techology to plan design test and alter products |
| Computer-aided manufacting (CAM) | The user of computer software to conrol machines, tools and processe involved in manufacting products |
| Expert system | Computer software deigned o mimic the knowledge of a human expert |
| Global positioning system ( GPS) | A navigational system that uses satellite technology to deermine location and provide directions |
| Handware | The physical components of a computer system (e.g., the central processing unit hard drive, mode) |
| Internet telephony | Technology that allows users to communicate over the internet rater then through traditional public networks |
| Network | A system of computers connected together by telphone wires, cable wires, or other means |
| Peronal identification number ( PIN) | A number you choose 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 ( VoIP) | Technology that allows users to make telphone calls over the internet |
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