| Term | Definition |
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| Data Mining | The process of searching through data hoping to find a pattern. Allows retailers to respond to consumer buying patterns |
| Patient Simulator | Life size mannequins that respond to external stimulus, have a pulse and a heartbeat and respond just like humans to different procedures; such as the administration of intravenous blood. So medical students can train for a real life situation without the risk |
| Computer Forensics | The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential evidence for crimes. |
| Nanoscience | Study of molecules and structures who's size rank from 1-100 nanometers |
| Nanotechnology | science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale. |
| Artificial Intelligence | Science that attempts to produce machines that display the same type of intelligence that humans do. |
| Computer | : data processing device that performs four major functions: 1. Gathers data; or allows users to input data 2. Processes data into information 3. Outputs data or information. 4. Stores data or information |
| Data | Representation of a fact or idea |
| Information | data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion. |
| Processing | Manipulating data into information |
| Binary Language | the language a computer uses; consists of two digits: 0 and 1 |
| Binary digit | the 0 and 1 in binary code is referred to as; call a Bit for short. |
| Hardware | any part of a computer that you can physically touch. |
| Input devices | : hardware that you use to enter or input data into your computer; keyboard, mouse, scanner, digital cameras. |
| System unit | Metal or plastic case that holds all of the physical parts of the computer together. |
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | Part of the system unit responsible for processing; called the brain of the commuter. |
| Memory | Memory chips hold or share the instructions or data that the CPU processes; most common is random access memory. |
| application software | set of programs you use on a computer to help you carry out tasks |
| byte | combination of 8 binary digits |
| computer fluent | understanding the limitations and capabilities of computers |
| embedded computers | computer device that has its own programming and usually doesn't receive input from users. |
| Gigabyte | about a billion bytes |
| instructions | providing steps and tasks that the computer needs to do to process data into usable information |
| Kilobyte | approximately 1,000 bytes |
| Mainframe | large and expensive computers that can support thousands of users simultaneously |
| Megabyte | about a million bytes |
| motherboard | special circuit board where the CPU and memory are located |
| Operating System | Program that controls the way a computers system functions |
| Output devices | devices that let you see your processed information |
| platform | Use different CPU's, causing each system to process information differently |
| servers | Computer that provides resources to other computers connected to a network. |
| software | set of programs that enables the hardware to perform tasks |
| storage devices | allows you to store data and information |
| super computers | Computers that can perform complex calculations rapidly |
| System Software | Set of programs that enables you computers hardware and application software to work together |
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