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EDI - ANSWER-Electronic Data Interchange
XML (Extensible Markup Language) - ANSWER-Set of standards for common data
elements
SOA - ANSWER-Service Oriented Architecture
API - ANSWER-Application Programming Interface
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) - ANSWER-a suite of applications called modules,
a database, and a set of inherent processes for consolidating business operations into a
single, consistent, computing platform
CRM (Customer Relationship Management) - ANSWER-Systems used to support
customer-related sales and marketing activities
SCM (Supply Chain Management) - ANSWER-Systems that can help a firm manage
aspects of its value chain, from the flow of raw materials into the firm, through delivery
of finished products and services at the point-of-consumption.
BI systems - ANSWER-systems that process operational and other data to identifie
patterns, relationships, and trends for use among other workers and business
professionals
DBMS (Database Management System) - ANSWER-a product used for the storage and
organization of data that typically has defined formats and structures
programming language - ANSWER-Provides the standards, syntax, statements, and
instructions for writing computer software.
Application Server - ANSWER-Software that houses and serves business logic for use
(and reuse) by multiple applications in a distributed system.
Web services - ANSWER-Small pieces of code that are accessed via the application
server which permit interoperable machine-to-machine interaction over a network.
Server - ANSWER-a computer or computer program that manages access to a
centralized resource or service in a network. Or a program that fulfills requests.
, distributed computing - ANSWER-A form of computing where systems in different
locations communicate and collaborate to complete a task.
What are the downsides of increased connectivity? - ANSWER-Increased risk of
hacking and other security based losses.
client/server computing - ANSWER-A model for computing that splits processing
between clients and servers on a network, assigning functions to the machine most able
to perform the function.
Web Server - ANSWER-a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer
or mobile device
Distributed computing - ANSWER-A form of computing where systems in different
locations communicate and collaborate to complete a task.
Computing Hardware - ANSWER-Physical components of information technology,
which includes the computer and its peripherals
- Storage devices
- Input devices
- Output devices
software - ANSWER-the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
operating system - ANSWER-the software that supports a computer's basic functions,
such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.
Applications - ANSWER-Computer programs with a user interface
User Interface (UI) - ANSWER-The "User Interface" or UI of an app refers to how a
person (user) interacts with the computer or app.
Firmware - ANSWER-Software that is permanently stored in a chip. The BIOS on a
motherboard is an example of firmware.
Embedded System - ANSWER-An operating system that combines processors and
software in a device.
platform - ANSWER-A design feature of operating systems that encourage developers
to write and fading additional applications
Desktop Software - ANSWER-Applications installed on a personal computer, typically
supporting tasks performed by a single user.