W1 Glossary Flashcards
Sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to
the natural intelligence displayed by humans and other animals.
Artificial Intelligence – (AI)
In mathematics and computer science, an _______ is an unambiguous specification of how to solve a
class of problems. This can perform calculation, data processing, and automated reasoning tasks.
Algorithms
Is a systematic and independent examination of books, accounts, statutory records, documents
and vouchers of an organization to ascertain how far the financial statements as well as non-financial
disclosures present a true and fair view of the concern.
Audit
Is a term used to refer to data sets that are too large or complex for traditional data-
processing application software to adequately deal with.
Big Data
In science, computing, and engineering, a _______ is a device, system or object which can be viewed in
terms of its inputs and outputs (or transfer characteristics), without any knowledge of its internal
workings.
Blackbox
The ____________ (Btu or BTU) is a traditional unit of heat; it is defined as the amount of heat
required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one-degree Fahrenheit.
British Thermal Unit – (BTU)
The ________________ list is an annual list compiled and published by Fortune magazine that ranks 500 of the
largest United States corporations by total revenue for their respective fiscal years. The list
includes publicly held companies, along with privately held companies for which revenues are publicly
available.
Fortune 500
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a ______, is an aircraft without a
human pilot aboard. UAVs are a component of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS); which include a
UAV, a ground-based controller, and a system of communications between the two.
Drone
Is generally the detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation. In a general
business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the
point of consumption in order to meet requirements of customers or corporations.
Logistics
Is an operating system for phones, tablets, smartwatches, or
other mobile devices. While computers such as typical laptops are ‘mobile’, the operating systems
usually used on them are not considered mobile ones, as they were originally designed for desktop
computers that historically did not have or need specific mobile features.
Mobile Operating System
Is the process of finding, agreeing terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an
external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process.
Procurement
Is an imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system. The act of simulating
something first requires that a model be developed; this model represents the key characteristics,
behaviors and functions of the selected physical or abstract system or process.
Simulation
