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Computer Networking
Undergraduate 1
04/12/2010

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DML (Data Manipulation Language)
Definition
Allows users to access a database, modify and update it, & generate reports
Term
1. Give definitions or terms and data elements
2.Helps with writing programs
3.Simplifies database modifications
Definition
Dictionary Data is used to:

1.___________________________
2.___________________________
3.___________________________
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Reduces Data Redundancy
Definition
An advantage of the data dictionary:
___________________________________
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Data Dictionary
Definition
Description of all of the data in the database
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Database
Definition
A collection of data organized for the users convenience.
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Spreadsheet
Definition
Stores rows and columns of data and is used for analyzing data and making graphs
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Relations
Definition
The 2 dimensional tables the data is placed in
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Joining
Definition
Combining 2 or more tables
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Key
Definition
Field in a record used to identify the record
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Selecting
Definition
Closing data based on certain criteria
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G.I.G.O. (Garbage Input Garbage Output)
Definition
The term for inaccurate data input yielding inaccurate output
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W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G.
Definition
A website design tool designed to make it simple to graphically layout a web page design.
Term
Distributed Database
Definition
A database where data is spread across several databases at different locations
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DBA (Database Administrator)
Definition
Computer pro's that work as the director of activities related to an organizations database.

Also, provides security from intruders
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Data Warehouse
Definition
multiple databases that hold info from a variety of sources
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SQL (Structure Query Language)
Definition
Popular language to query a database
(Standard way to manipulate data)
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QBE (Query By Example)
Definition
Popular language to query a database. (Easiest way to manipulate a database)
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EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Definition
Uses private communications networks (VAN) to transmit data
Term
Automatic transactions using EDI
Definition
Drastically reduced the amount of paperwork and the need for human intervention
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Supply Chain Management
Definition
Represents the WHOLE process of buying raw material, then producing and selling to the consumers by the same company.
Term
Shopping Cart
Definition
A collection of cookies created each time you buy something online. Only the server who created the cookies can access them
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E-store Front
Definition
aka: Home Page
Term
Global Supply Management
Definition
Businesses can find the best deals for raw material and supplies
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Market Segmentation
Definition
Turns consumer opinions into demographic variables.
Term
E-cash
Definition
Private and secure way of transmitting funds
Term
PayPal
Definition
Best Known e-cash provider
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Encryption and Decryption
Definition
Slows down computer slightly with opening and saving files
Term
Digital Certificate
Definition
Contains business info about the buyer

A service provided by VeriSign
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M-Commerce
Definition
E-commerce that takes place using mobile devices or cell phones
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E-Tailing (Electronic Retailing)
Definition
where small businesses sell online + deliver to customers doorsteps. Provides customer with product info and the ability the comparison shop.
Term
Biometrics
Definition
Authentication by measuring a person unique physical features
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Worms
Definition
a device that replicates itself in an attempt to overwhelm a network (traffic jam)
Term
Eavesdropping
Definition
listening in to peoples phone conversations
Term
Spyware
Definition
Software installed w/o the users consent to monitor or control the users computer
Term
Antispyware
Definition
Software designed to find and eliminate web bugs, ad-serving cookies, and other spyware
Term
Internet Fraud
Definition
A crime of deliberately deceiving a person over the internet
Term
Full Back-up
Definition
The backing-up of all files
Term
Incremental Backup
Definition
Backing up only the files that have changed since the last back-up
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Firewall
Definition
Improves security by examining all incoming packets and filters out the dangerous packets
Term
Virus
Definition
Delivers destructive action called "Payload" by attaching itself to a downloaded file
Term
Field < Record < File < Database
Definition
~Hierarchy of Data~ (Smallest to Largest)

_____ < _____ < _____ < _____
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Back-end Software
Definition
DIRECTLY interacts with other programs or applications specifically.

Only INDIRECTLY with people/users
Term
Front-end Software
Definition
DIRECTLY interacts with people/users

ex: user-interfaces
Term
Back-door Trojan Horses
Definition
Opens ports on a computer used later for hackers access.
Term
White-hat Hackers
Definition
No criminal intention. Don't make $$.
Hired by businesses to check the network security of the businesses.
Term
Black-hat Hackers
Definition
Criminal intentions. Make $$.
Term
Authentication
Definition
Confirming the identity of a user.

ex: Password/PIN/ID/badge
Term
Checksum
Definition
The ACTUAL number of bytes in the file by AV software and compared to the new number.(If the numbers are different there is a virus)
Term
Virus Signature
Definition
The identity of the virus by comparing its signatures to the list of virus signatures
Term
Time Bomb
Definition
Virus that delivers payload at a specific time
Term
Logic Bomb
Definition
Delivers payload on specific conditions
Term
US-CERT (U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team)
Definition
Monitors the security of the U.S. networks and the internet. Responds to attacks
Term
Disintermediation
Definition
Elimination of "Middle-people" and brokers which allows seller and buyer to maximize their profits
Term
~Hierarchy of Data Collection~

Collection < Editing < Collection < Manipulation < Storage < Output
Definition
~Hierarchy of Data Collection~

__________ < __________ < __________ < __________ < __________ < __________
Term
1. Businesses have high exposure
2. Able to browse a variety of stores for a product
Definition
Benefits of a cybermall:

1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
Term
SQL & QBE
Definition
___ and ___ are popular standardized data manipulation languages for database.
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