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FINAL TEST 4
Computer Literacy Vocab
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 2
04/30/2012

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information
Definition
data that is converted into a meaningful form
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character
Definition
the smallest unit of data that an individual can work with, made up of bytes that represent the letters, numbers and symbols on a keyboard
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primary keys
Definition
a field that contains a code, a number, or some other piece of information, that uniquely identifies a record; also called the key field
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database
Definition
a collection of related data that is organized that makes data easy to access, manage, update, group, and summarize
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records
Definition
a group of one or more related fields
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data warehouse
Definition
a central location capable of storing all the information that a corporation possess and making the data available for analysis
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data mining
Definition
a data exploration and analysis technique that uncovers information through statistical analysis ad modelling in an attempt to discover previously unknown patterns
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data mart
Definition
a smaller scale data warehouse that supports one division rather than the entire organization
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database server software
Definition
software that runs on a network and responds to information requests from remote users
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web-database integration
Definition
a name for the techniques that make information stored in databases available through internet connections
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expert system
Definition
an information system that deals with detailed and in depth knowledge in a specific area supplied by experts in that field and formulates a decision in the way that a human expert in the field might
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systems analyst
Definition
a problem-solving computer professional who works with users and management to determine an organization's information system needs
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deliverable
Definition
an outcome or tangible output such as a report or another document
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waterfall model
Definition
a systems development method that builds correction pathways into the process so that analysts can return to a previous phase
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requirements analysis
Definition
a process to determine the requirements of a system by analyzing how the system will meet the needs of others
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project plan
Definition
identifies the project's goal and specifies all the activities that must be completed for the project to succeed
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cost benefit analysis
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an examination of the losses and gains related to a project
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project proposal
Definition
a document that introduces the nature of the existing system's problem, explains the proposed solution and its benefits, details the proposed project plan, and concludes with a recommendation
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entity relationship diagram
Definition
a graphic that shows all of the organizations, departments, users, programs, and data that play a role in the system as well as the relationships among them
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project dictionary
Definition
a document that explains all the terminology relevant to a project
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rapid application development
Definition
a program development method that is able to deliver systems very quickly. a programmer works with a library of prebuilt objects that have been created for a huge variety of applications
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value-added reseller
Definition
an independent company that combines and installs equipment and software from several sources
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request for proposal
Definition
a request for a vendor to write a proposal for the design, installation, and configuration of an information system
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enterprise computing
Definition
information technology on a large scale, encompassing all aspects of technology and information resources, including problems or malfunctions within an organization or a business. it also includes understanding the use of computers in the networks that span the organization as well as the software needed to process and monitor activities involved in daily business operations
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personal computing
Definition
any situation or setup where one person controls and uses a computer or handheld device for personal or business activities
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business process
Definition
an activity that has an identifiable output and value to an organizations customers
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e-business
Definition
use of the internet to buy, sell, provide customer service and collaborate with business partners
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globalization
Definition
conducting business internationally or the process of making this happen
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enterprise system
Definition
an information system that integrates an organization's information and applications across all of the organizations functional divisions
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distributed structure
Definition
a technology infrastructure where users are able to customize their technology tools to suit their individual needs and wants
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business process reengineering
Definition
the use of information technology to bring about major organizational changes and cost savings
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scalability
Definition
the ability of a hardware or software system to continue functioning effectively as demands and use increase
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interoperability
Definition
the ability of the internet to exchange data between computers regardless of the brand model or operating system the computers are running
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disaster recovery plan
Definition
A written plan with detailed instructions specifying alternative computing facilities to be used for emergency processing until nonoperational computers can be replaced or repaired after a national disaster or emergency
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enterprise resource planning software
Definition
software that brings together various enterprise functions, such as manufacturing, sales, marketing, and finance, into a single computer
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application service provider
Definition
provides software based services and solutions to companies that want to outsource some or almost all of their information technology needs
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fault tolerance
Definition
the ability of a device to keep working even if one or more components fail
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teleconferencing
Definition
when two or more people, separated by distance, use telecommunications and computer equipment to conduct business activities
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