Notes

1.batch processing - accumulating transactions and feeding them into a computer in large batches.
2.data mining - the discovery and extraction of hidden predictive information from large databases.
3.data warehouse - An intergrated完整 collection of corporate data stored in one location.
4.dirty data - data recors with spelling mistakes , incorrect.
5.identity theft - assuming the identity of another individual.
6.interactive processing - interacting with data thru terminals, viewing & chging values on9 in real time.
7.objected-oriented database - stored software objects that contrain procedures along with data.
8.relational database - a program tt allows files to b related to each other so chgs in one file are reflected in other fiels automatically.
9.applcations service provider (ASP) - a company that manages and delivers application services on a contract basic.
10.cookie-small files deposited on the visitor's hard disk.
11.transmission control protocal / internet protocol (TCP/IP) - protocols developed as an experiment in internetworking , now the language of internet , allowing cross-networking communication for almost every type of computer and network.
12.URL(uniform resource locator) - specifies the IP address of the web server that houses a website.
13.biometrics - measurements of individual body characteristic , such as fingerprint.
14.firewall - a software or hardware "gate" that protects internal networks from unauthorized access.
15.logic bomb - a program designed to attack in response to a particular logical events or sequence of events. A type of software sabotage.
16.malware - malicious software , destructive programs such as viruses and worms.
17.phising - a use of deceptive虚幻 email msg or website to lure a person into disclosing sensitive infos.
18.sabotage - a malicious atk on work , tools , or business.
19.spoofing - a process used to steal pw on9 thru deception.
20.spyware - technology that collects info from computer users w/o their knowledge.
21.worms - a program that uses computer hosts to reproduce itself.
22.spam - internet junk mail.
23.enterprise resource planning (ERP) - cre8ing info system to supot an organization's operational business processes.
24.Decision support system - a computer system that provides managers w the tools they need to analyze info they deem relevant for a particular decision.
25.Exucutive info system (EIS) - a system that combines features of management information and decision support systems to support unstructured decision making by top managers.
26.Expert system (ES) - information system designed to replicate the decision making of human expert.
27.info system - a collection of ppl , machines , data orgaanized to accomplish specific functions and to solve specific probs.
28. management information system (MIS) - a system that gives a manager the information he or she needs to make decisions.
29.supply chain management - the use of enterprise resource planning to improve the coordination of a company's value chain logistics activities.
30.transaction processing system ( TPS) - a basic accounting and record keeping system that keeps track of routine daily transactions necessary to conduct business.
31.algrorithm - a set of step-by-step instruction to complete a problem.
32.compiler - a translator program that translates an entire program from a high lvl computer language b4 the program is run for the first time.
33.decision talbe - a table that shows , in a row format , the decision rules that apply and what actions to take when certain conditions occur.
34.programming - a specialized form a problem solving of defining the problem , devising , refining and testing the algorithm, writing the program and testing the program.
35.prototype - limited working system that gives users and mangement an idea of how the completed system will work.
36. pseudocode - cross between computer language and plain English.
37. artificial intelligence (AI ) - the field of computer science devoted to making computers perceive , reasong and act in ways that have been until now , reserved for human beings.
38. knowloedge base - a system of rules for determining and changing the relationship among facts.
39.optical character recognition ( OCR) - a process of locating and identifying printed characters embedded in text.
40.pattern recognition - identifying recurring patterns in input data with the goal of understanding or categorizing that input.
41.semantics - the underlying meaning of words and phrases.
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