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key terms
Term | Definition |
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cloud storage | online storage that enables users to upload store and access their files via the internet users files are maintained by a third party at a remote data base storage facility |
cookies | text files that are put on a websites visitor hard drive and later retrieved |
data migration | the process of transferring data between storage types formats or computer systems |
data processing | handling information especially facts converting facts into useful info analyzing collected facts and figures and putting them into formats |
data | facts and figures |
database | computerized storage for info and facts |
hardware | the physical components of a computer |
information system | set of coordinated network components which act together towards producing distribution and processing info |
information technology | integration of computer with telecommunicating equipment for retrieving manipulating and storage of data |
intranet | an internal network similar to the internet that is accessible only by authorize only by authorized personnel |
software | programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations |
application programs | programs that people use to get their work done |
CPU | a particular computer will have a particular type of processor |
computer system | consists of hardware (physical parts 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 | keyboards mouse scanners cameras joysticks and microphones a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an info processing system |
main memory | closely connected 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 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 |