HSB
hardware software basics
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- Common carrier
- an instruction to a computer that invokes the execution of a preprogrammed sequence of instructions
- Compound document
- a document such as word processing document that contains one or more linked objects from other applications
- Computer based training (CBT)
- using computer technologies for training and education
- Computer literacy
- see computer competency
- Compiler
- A program that translates the instructions of a high level language to machine language instructions that the computer can interpret and execute
- Computer aided software engineering (CASE)
- an approach to software development that combines automation and the rigors of the engineering discipline
- Computer network
- an integration of computer systems terminals and communication skills
- Compile
- to translate high level programming language into machine language in preparation for execution
- Communication server
- the LAN component that provides external communication skills
- Computer aided design (CAD)
- use of computer graphics in design drafting and documentation in product and manufacturing engineering.
- Computer competency
- a fundamental understanding of the technology operation applications and issues surrounding computers
- Command
- an instruction to a computer that invokes the execution of a preprogrammed sequence of instructions
- Computer operator
- one who performs those hardware based activities needed to keep production information systems operational in the server computer environment.
- Computer
- an electronic device capable of interpreting and executing programmed commands for input output computation and logic operation
- Communications software
- (1) software that enables a microcomputer to emulate a terminal and to transfer files between micro and macro and another computer (2) software that enables communication between remote devices in a computer network
- Compatibility
- pertaining to the ability of computers and computer components (hardware and software) to work together.
- Computer monitoring
- observing and regulating employee activities and job performances through the use of computers
- Computer matching
- the procedure whereby separate databases are examined and individuals common to both are identified
- Communications protocols
- the facility by which data are transmitted between locations in a
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- the number of bits used to display each pixel on a display
- Communications channel
- the facility by which data are transmitted between locations in a
- CompuServe
- an online information service