Term
Definition
References
Examples (at least two)
Hardware
Computer equipment and peripherals: the equipment and devices that make up a computer system as opposed to the programs used on it
Bing,2014
1. Ram
2. Dvd/disk
Software
Programs and applications for computer: programs and applications that can be run on a computer system, e.g word processing or database packages
Bing,2014
1. Microsoft windows
2. Linker software
3. Microsoft word
Data management technology
The Skills and equipment used to organize, secure, store and retrieve information.
www.techterms.com/definition/data_management ; November 2,2012
1. Database specialists
2. Duplication
Networking
Act of linking computers: the act of linking computers so that users can exchange information or share access to a central store of information
Bing
1. LAN
2. Anti- Virus
Telecommunications
Electronic communication: the science and technology of transmitting information electronically by wires or radio signals with integrated encoding and decoding equipment
Bing
www.wisegeek.org
1. Mobile phones
2. Land Lines
3. Satellite phones
Technology services
Technology services are professional services designed to facilitate the use of technology by enterprises and end users. Technology services provide specialized technology- oriented solutions by combining the processes and functions of software, hardware, networks ,telecommunications and electronics www.techopedia.com/definition/5569/technology-services;2010-2014 Janaitra Interactive Inc.
1. Internet Service providers
2. Web hosts
3. Technical support companies
4. The school provides multiple technology services that allow students to access information
Tablets
A wireless, portable personal computer with a touch screen interface www.Searchmobilecomuting.techtarget.com/definition/tablet-pc; 2003-2014teach target 1.apple’s Ipad
Microsoft’s surface
Personal computers
Single- user computer: a computer with its on operating system and a wide selection of software, intended to be used by one person
