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Appendix B

Key Computer Terms CheckPoint

Definitions and Usage of Information Technology Infrastructure Components and Technologies

The following terms are examples of information technology infrastructure components and technologies used in business. Research definitions using the Internet. You will write a definition of each term and provide at least two examples of the component or technology. Provide citations and references for all resources.

|Term |Definition |References |Examples |

| | | |(At least two) |

|Hardware |Physical parts of a computer system |http://www.techterms.com/def|Monitor and mouse |

| | |inition/hardware | |

|Software |Preprogrammed, detailed instructions|http://www.coolnerds.com/New|Windows 7 Professional and |

| |that control and coordinate the |bies/Software/Software.htm |Quickbooks |

| |hardware components. | | |

|Data management technology |Software that organizes, manages, |http://databases.about.com/o|Microsoft SQL Server and |

| |and processes business data. |d/administration/g/dbms.htm |Oracle |

|Networking |Linking two or more computers |http://www.practicallynetwor|Internet and shared folders |

| |together so that they can share |ked.com/networking/alternati|in a small business. |

| |resources....