Chapter 11

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robotics

the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots.

computer network

A computer network or data network is a telecommunications network that allows computers to exchange data. In computer networks, networked computing devices pass data to each other along data connections.

application software

A computer program with an interface, enabling people to use the computer as a tool to accomplish a specific task. word processing, spreadsheet, and communications software are all examples of applications. application software definition.

program

A computer program, or just a program, is a sequence of instructions, written to perform a specified task with a computer. A computer requires programs to function, typically executing the program's instructions in a central processor.

operating system software

An operating system (OS) is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is an essential component of the system software in a computer system. Application programs usually require an operating system to function.

computer-aided design

CAD is mainly used for detailed engineering of 3D models and/or 2D drawings of physical components, but it is also used throughout the engineering process from conceptual design and layout of products, through strength and dynamic analysis of assemblies to definition of manufacturing methods of components.

computer language

Computer language at Dictionary.com. computer language. computer language. a programming language, as BASIC, COBOL, or FORTRAN, devised for communicating instructions to a computer.

central processing unit

Define CPU at Dictionary.com. CPU. CPU. central processing unit: the key component of a computer system, which contains the circuitry necessary to interpret and execute program instructions.

e-commerce

Electronic commerce, commonly known as E-commerce or eCommerce, is a type of industry where the buying and selling of products or services is conducted over electronic systems such as the Internet and other computer networks.

software

Software means computer instructions or data. Anything that can be stored electronically is software, in contrast to storage devices and display devices which are called hardware. The Difference Between Software and Hardware. The terms software and hardware are used as both nouns and adjectives.

computer system

The complete computer made up of the CPU, memory and related electronics (main cabinet), all the peripheral devices connected to it and its operating system.

piracy

The illegal copying of software for distribution within the organization, or to friends, clubs and other groups, or for duplication and resale.

hardware

The physical, touchable, material parts of a computer or other system. The term is used to distinguish these fixed parts of a system from the more changable software or data components which it executes, stores, or carries

management information system

a computerized information-processing system designed to support the activities of company or organizational management.

computer virus

a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.

expert system

a piece of software programmed using artificial intelligence techniques. Such systems use databases of expert knowledge to offer advice or make decisions in such areas as medical diagnosis and trading on the stock exchange

computer-assisted instuction

computer-assisted instruction (CAI) computer-assisted instruction (CAI), a program of instructional material presented by means of a computer or computer systems. The use of computers in education started in the 1960s.

artificial intelligence

the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages

telecommuting

work from home, making use of the Internet, e-mail, and the telephone


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