Chapter 18: Technology in the Workplace

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Wearable computers

________, manufacturing technology, and specialized software allow more work flexibility.

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Search engine

A(n) ________ is a computer program that can produce a list of documents related to a given topic.

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Spyware

________ is software that tracks what a user does on the Internet.

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Intranet

A(n) ________ is a computer network used by an organization.

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Extranet

A(n) ________ is an extension of the intranet of a company or organization.

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Internet

The ________ is a global computer network.

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Hypertext

________ is a computer language that allows Internet users to access stored images, text, and other files.

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World Wide Web

The ________ is a system for accessing, changing, and downloading a large set of hypertext- linked documents and other files located on computers connected through the Internet.

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important part of information technology

Computers are a(n) ________.

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Electronic mail

________, allows workers to communicate with others electronically.

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Electronic information transfer

________ allows tasks to be done quicker.

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Virtual training

________ allows people to simulate a real situation using a computer.

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virtual world

In a(n) ________, the computer re- creates places and actions that seem real.

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Virtual reality

________ is an artificial, three- dimensional visual world created by a computer.

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Viruses

________ are a problem for computer users.

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Internet

The ________ is not owned or controlled by any one person or country.

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Wearable computer

A(n) ________ is a small portable computer designed to be used while it is worn on the body.

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A firewall is computer software that prevents unau

thorized access to system software or data on a users computer

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