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Unit 5 Key Terms
Business Essentials
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 database storage facility. |
| Cookies | Text files that are put on a website visitor's hard disk and then later retrieved during subsequent visits to the site in order to track internet behavior. Mechanisms used by websites to track users' 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 firgures 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 (e.g., central processing unit, hard drive, modem). |
| Information system | set of coordinated network of components, which act together towards producing, distributing and/or processing information. |
| Information technology | integration of computer with telecommunication equipment for retrieving, manipulating, 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 within an organization it serves, an internal Internet. |
| 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 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 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 i 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. |
| Output device | Monitor, printer, speakers; any piece of computer hardware equipment which converts information into human-readable form. |
| Processor | Contains billions of transistors; responsible for the fundamental computing within the systemm 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 memory, stored data are easily changed, but changes are slow compared to main memory, and used for long-term storage of programs and data. |
| Computer-aided design (CAD) | The use of computer technology to plan, design, test, and alter products. |
| Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) | The use of computer software to control machines, tools, and processes involved in manufacturing products. |
| Expert system | Computer software designed to mimic the knowledge of a human expert. |
| Global positioning system (GPS) | A navigational system that uses satellite technology to determine locaton and provide directions. |
| Internet telephony | Technology that allows users to communicate over the Internet rather than through traditional public networks. |
| Network | A system of computers connected together by telephone wires, cable wires, or other means. |
| Personal 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. |
| 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 telephone calls over the Internet. |
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Rosario Chilaca
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