Physical configuration of a network, which shows how it is linked together
Network Topology
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Where a series of computers are networked together and they each work on solving the same problem. Each computer shares data processing, storage and bandwidth in order to solve a single problem.
Distributed computing
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A standard set of rules that have been established to allow the exchange of large files over the internet
FTP
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Rules or an agreement drawn up by the senior management or their advisors which sets out what an employee is/is not allowed to do in the course of their employment, and what happens when the rules are not followed
Code of conduct
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Using communication software/hardware to avoid a journey
Teleworking
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Performing work related tasks using communications to send and receive data without being physically present at a central office
Telecommunications
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A group of tables linked together by primary and foreign keys
Relational Database
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Data spread throughout a network Stored on a storage device that has several computers connected to it at different locations, but appears as one whole database when opened
Distributed Database
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Unique field that is used to identify a record/ table
Primary Key
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A field of one table which is also the primary key of another table that is used to establish relationships/ links between tables.
Foreign Key
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Large archive of organised data that can be used for data mining for decision making. Access to large amounts of past data- can recognise patterns/ trends
Data warehouse
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Processing information to allow you to see trends or patterns in the data (1) To plan new books to buy for popular demand (can determine future lending) Observe lending habits
Data mining
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A staged (Mathematical) process which removes repeated groups of data and inconsistencies (prevents data redundancy).
Data Normalisation
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An organised collection of people, procedures and resources designed to support the decisions of managers.
Management Information system
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Card 2
Front
Where a series of computers are networked together and they each work on solving the same problem. Each computer shares data processing, storage and bandwidth in order to solve a single problem.
Back
Distributed computing
Card 3
Front
A standard set of rules that have been established to allow the exchange of large files over the internet
Back
Card 4
Front
Rules or an agreement drawn up by the senior management or their advisors which sets out what an employee is/is not allowed to do in the course of their employment, and what happens when the rules are not followed
Back
Card 5
Front
Using communication software/hardware to avoid a journey
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