IBCA Lesson 6

Database

A collection of related information organized for rapid serch and retrieval.

Database Software

Software that makes it possible to create and maintain large collections of data

Distance learning

Schooling concept in which students in remote locations receive instruction via telecommunications technology

Personal Information Managment Software (PIMS)

Type of software designed to organize and mangae personal tasks, appointments, and contacts.

Problem Solving

Systematic Approach or going from an initial situation to a desired situation that is subject to some resource constraints

Search Engines

Internet tool that helps you locate information on the internet.

Spreadsheet Software

Software used to store, manipulate, and analyze numeric data.

Telecommunications

Electronic Transfer of Data

Technology

The Application of scientific discoveries to the production of goods and services that improve the human enviroment

Teleconferencing

Telecommunications service in which parites in remote locations can participate via telephone ina group meeting.

Word-Processing software

Software you use to prepare text documents, such as letters, reports, flyers, brochures, and books.

World Wide Web (WWW)

A collection of resources and interlinked documents that work together using a specific internet protocol.