hsb
hardware software basics
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- common carrier
- a company that provides channelsfor data transmission
- computer network
- an integration of computer systems terminals and communication skills
- command
- an instruction to a computer that invokes the executionof a preprogrammedsequence of instructions
- compiler
- A program that translates the instructions of a high level language to machine language instructions that the computer can interpret and execute
- compuserve
- an online information service
- computer operator
- one who performs those hardware based activities needed to keep production information systems operational in the server computer environment.
- computer competency
- a fundamental understanding of the technology operation applications and issues surrounding computers
- computer-aided design
- use of computer graphics in design drafting and documentation in product and manufacturing engineering.
- compile
- to translate high level programming language into machine language in preparation for
- computer-based training
- using computer technologies for training and education
- computer monitoring
- observing and regulating employee activities and job performances through the use of computers
- communications software
- software that enablesa microcomputer to emulate a terminal and to transfer files between a micro and another computer. software that enables communication between remote devices in a computer network
- computer
- an electronic device capable of interpreting and executing programmed commands for input output computation and logic operation
- compatibity
- pertaining to the ability of computers and computer components (hardware and software) to work together.
- computer matching
- the procedure whereby separate databases are examined and individuals common to both are identified
- communications channel
- the facility by which data are transmittedbetween locations in a computer network
- computer literacy
- see computer competency
- communication protocols
- rules established to govern the way data in a computer are transmitted.
- color depth
- the number of bits used to display each pixel on a display
- compound document
- a document such as word processing document that contains one or more linked objects from other applications
- computer-aided software engineering
- an approach to software development that combines automation and the rigors of the engineering discipline
- communications server
- the LAN component that provides external communications links