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Intro to Computers Ch.1
Intro to Computers Vocabulary Ch.1
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
08/27/2010

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Affective Computing
Definition
Computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion
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Bluetooth Technology
Definition
Type of wireless communication
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Computer Forensics
Definition
Specialty that employs computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence
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Computer Literate
Definition
To understand more about the capabilities and limitations of computers
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Data Mining
Definition
The process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern
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Digital Divide
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The discrepancy between the “haves” and “have-nots” with regard to computer technology
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Digital Home
Definition
Having an appropriate computer and digital devices that are all connected to a home network
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Information Technology (IT)
Definition
The set of techniques used in information handling and automatic retrieval of information
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Nanoscience
Definition
Involves the study of molecules and structures (called nanostructures) that range in size from 1 to 100 nanometers
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Nanotechnology
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The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale
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Offshored
Definition
Jobs sent to other countries
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Patient Simulator
Definition
Life-sized, computer-controlled mannequins that can speak, breathe, and blink
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Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
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A small device that enables users to carry digital information
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Public Domain
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No covered by copyright
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Radio Frequency Identification Tab (RFID tag)
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The use of an object applied to or incorporated into a product, animal, or person for the purpose of identification and tracking using radio waves
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Software
Definition
Programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do
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Spam
Definition
Electronic junk mail
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