Other IT Considerations Flashcards

1
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Define hardware?

A

Equipment (CPU)

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2
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Define Software?

A

Operating system that runs the hardware

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3
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Define Compiler?

A

Converts source program into machine readable form (converting from code to language)

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4
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Define batch processing?

A

Periodic processing

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5
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Define distributed systems?

A

A network of remote computers linked to the main system each location has input, processing, and output capability

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6
Q

Define a data-base system?

A

Interconnected files

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7
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Define LAN?

A

Interconnected throughout building or campus

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8
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Define WAN?

A

Wide area network interconnected throughout a city or country

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9
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Define VAN?

A

An independent network that facilitates EDI transactions connecting a buyer and seller

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10
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Define Point to point sales

A

Involve direct computer-to-computer communication between the parties

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