| A | B |
|---|
| Actuator | a device that performs an action required by a control system |
| Backing store | a way of storing data outside the computer's memory |
| Backup | Another copy of a file |
| Bar code | A series of vertical black lines |
| BASIC | A high-level programming language |
| Browser | Software that is used to view WWW pages |
| Bug | An error in a computer program |
| Check digit | An extra digit calculated and added to the end of a key field |
| CAD | Using graphics software to design products |
| CAM | Using a computer to manufacture a product |
| Control system | IT system to monitor and control robots |
| Cursor | Flashing rectangular block on the screen |
| Data | Numbers or characters |
| Database | A collection of structured data |
| Data capture | Collection of data |
| Data logging | Automatic collcetion and storage of data |
| Delete | Remove |
| Direct access | A fast method of file access |
| Documentation | Written description of an IT system |
| Edit | Amend. delete, or insert |
