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| artificial intelligence or AI | Programs that enable computers to reason, learn, and make decisions using logical methods similar to the methods humans use |
| central processing unit | The control center of the computer |
| telecommuting | A term used to describe the activities |
| computer network | Several computers linked into a single system |
| robotics | Mechanical devices programmed to do routine tasks |
| computer virus | A program code hidden in a system that can later do damage to software or stored data |
| application software | Computer programs that perform specific tasks such as word processing, database management, or accounting |
| computer-assisted instruction | The use of computers to help people learn or improve skills at their own pace |
| e-commerce | Conducting business transactions over the internet or using other technology |
| expert systems | Programs that assist people in solving technical problems |
| hardware | The components or equipment of a computer system |
| management information system or MIS | An organized system of processing and reporting information in an organization |
| piracy | Stealing or illegally copying software packages or information |
| computer-aided design or CAD | Technological programs used to create product styles and designs |
