Absenteeism - Answers Consistent failure to show up for work
Amphetamine - Answers A class of drugs that causes mental stimulation and feelings of euphoria
Barbiturate - Answers A class of drugs that induces relaxation
Browser - Answers Software that allows user to search the internet
CNC - Answers Abbreviation for computer numerical control. a general term used to describe computer-
controlled machine tools.
Compromise - Answers When people involved in a disagreement make concessions to reach a solution
that everyone agrees on
Computer literacy - Answers An understanding of how computers work and what they are used for
Confidentiality - Answers Privacy of information
Constructive criticism - Answers A positive offer of advice intended to help someone correct mistakes or
improve actions
Critical thinking skills - Answers The skills required to evaluate and use information to make decisions or
reach conclusions
Database - Answers Software that stores, organizes, and retrieves information
Desktop publishing - Answers Software used to lay out text and graphics for publication
Documentation - Answers Instruction manuals and other information for software
EDM - Answers Abbreviation for electrical discharge machines. computer-controlled machine tools that
cut and form parts that cannot be easily fabricated otherwise
Entrepreneur - Answers A person who starts and runs his or her own business
Goal-oriented - Answers To be focused on an objective
Hallucinogen - Answers A class of drugs that distort the perception of reality and cause hallucinations
Handheld computer - Answers A computer that is designed to be small and light enough to be carried
Harassment - Answers A type of discrimination that can be based on race, age, disabilities, sex, religion,
cultural issues, health, or language barriers
Hard dive - Answers Hardware that stores software and electronic files
Hardware - Answers The physical components that make up a computer