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One-of-a-kind software designed for a specific application and owned by the company, organization, or person that uses it.
proprietary software
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A technology that employs a microchip with an antenna to broadcast its unique identifier and location to receivers.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
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A form of memory in which instructions or data can be temporarily stored.
random access memory (RAM)
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A nonvolatile form of memory.
read-only memory (ROM)
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A
method of storing data that generates extra bits of data from existing
data, allowing the system to create a “reconstruction map” so that if a
hard drive fails, the system can rebuild lost data.
redundant array of independent/inexpensive disks (RAID)
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A retrieval method in which data must be accessed in the order in which it is stored.
sequential access
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A device used to sequentially access secondary storage data.
sequential access storage device (SASD)
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A computer used by many users to perform a specific task, such as running network or Internet applications.
server
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A
phone that combines the functionality of a mobile phone, personal
digital assistant, camera, Web browser, e-mail tool, and other devices
into a single handheld device.
smartphone
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A
service that allows businesses to subscribe to Web-delivered business
application software by paying a monthly service charge or a per-use
fee.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
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A collection of single programs packaged together in a bundle.
software suite
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Input devices that recognize human speech.
speech-recognition technology
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A
special-purpose, high-speed network that provides high-speed
connections among data-storage devices and computers over a network.
storage area network (SAN)
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storage area network (SAN)
supercomputers
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A
portable, lightweight computer with no keyboard that allows you to roam
the office, home, or factory floor carrying the device like a
clipboard.
tablet computer
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A
low-cost, centrally managed computer with essential but limited
capabilities and no extra drives (such as CD or DVD drives) or expansion
slots.
thin client
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The element of the operating system that allows you to access and command the computer system.
user interface
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Program that helps to perform maintenance or correct problems with a computer system.
utility program
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A
storage device for less frequently needed data so that it appears to be
stored entirely on tape cartridges, although some parts of it might
actually be located on faster hard disks.
virtual tape
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A
more powerful personal computer used for mathematical computing,
computer-aided design, and other high-end processing, but still small
enough to fit on a desktop.
workstation
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