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| Telecommunications | Communication between computers through networks (Ex: internet) |
| Telecomputing | The act of sending (or receiving) information to ( or from) another computer via modem and phone line or local area networks (LAN); the exchange of info can be within a building or around the globe |
| Teleconference | A way to hold a business meeting between employees at different locations using the telephone system and computer |
| Video Conferencing | Using cameras, phone lines, internet to allow individuals at 2 or more sites to see and hear each other and to share info |
| Baud Rate | Bits per second; the speed at which signals are sent and received by a modem |
| Binary Digit (Bit) | One of the 0's or 1's that make up a byte; the computer codes every letter and number that you type with a combination of 1's and 0's only |
| Byte | The amount of memory needed to store one character; consists of a group of eight binary digits |
| Bits Per Second(bps) | A measure of speed at which data moves between your modem and another one |
| Bulletin Board Service | A place on the network where public messages can be left and a user can leave a message for all other users |
| Computer Communication | The ability of one computer to talk to another computer |
| Download | Transfer information electronically FROM a distant computer system TO your computer |
| Upload | Transfer information electronically TO a distant computer system FROM your computer |
| Modem | A device that permits a computer to transmit and receive data over a telephone line |
| Electronic Mail | A network service that enables users to send and receive private messages through the computer; e-mail |
| Acceptable Use Policy | An agreement between the user of the internet and the school district that requires responsible use of Internet access |
| Fax (facsimile) | A means of transmitting paper and electronic documents over phone lines. It's possible to send faxes through computers |
| Gopher | A menu-based means of exploring the internet information resources |
| Information Highway | A term used when discussing information networks of the future which will likely carry video and audio as well as computer data |
| Information Processing | The job of putting data into usable form |
| Information System | A system that changes data into usable form |
| Internet | A global network of thousands of other computer networks that offer e-mail and information retrieval services to millions of people |
| Online Research | Utilizing electronic resources such as cd's, internet, encyclopedias, etc. to find info |
| Local Area Networks(LAN) | A computer network whose computers are located close to each other such as in the same building or room and connected by cables or wires |
| Wide Area Network(WAN) | A computer network that communciates over a wide area, such as between cities |
| Memory Chips | Chips that store data inside the computer |
| Security of Information | The practice of not sharing how to access info stored on a computer or network; passwords |
