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26 Cards in this Set
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Artificial intelligence
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computers systems taking on the characteristics of human intelligence
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BIT
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data using technologies that can be set to one of two states
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BYTE
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eight bits combined, standard unit of storage in digital electronics
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Computer network
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telecommunications network that connects two or more computrs for the purpse of sharing data, hardware and software resources.
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Computer-based information system
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makes use of computer hardware and software, databases, telecommunications, people, and procedures to manage and distribute digital information.
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Database
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collection of data stored on a computer, organized to meet users' needs.
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Decision support system
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an iformtaion system used to support problem specific decision making
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Digitization
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transforming non-difital informtaion to bit representation
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Embedded computer
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special purpose computer that are embedded in and control many electical devises on which we depend.
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Expert system
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A branch of AI, automates tasks that are carried out by human experts-tasks that can be well defined and are typically tedious, monotonous, or hazardous to th ehuman expert.
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File
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a collection of related records
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Hacker
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an inddividual who subverts computer security without authorization
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Hardware
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refers to the tangible components of a computer system or digital device.
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Information
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data organized and presented in a manner that has additional value beyond the value of the data itself.
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Kioski
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a computer station that provides the public with specific and useful information and services
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Managment information system
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information system used to provide useful information to decision makers usually in the form of a report.
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Microprocessor
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at the heart of all digital electronics devices is one
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Protocols
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an agreed-upon format for transmitting data between two devices.
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Servers
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powerful general-purpose computers that proved information services to numerous users over a computer network.
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Software
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computer programs that control the workings of the computer hardware
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Supercomputer
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most powerful and advanced type of computer
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Telecommunications
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electronic transmission of signals for communication
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Transaction processing system
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information system used to support and record transactions
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Voice over internet protocol
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popular technology that allows phone conversations to travel over the internet or other data networks.
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Wi-Fi
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connects computers wirelessly to other computer networks
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Wireless networking
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uses radio signals or infrared rather than cables to connect computers and ditital devices to computer networks and through those networks to the Internet
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