Computer Science

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

Intelligent process automation (IPA) is a combination of technologies used to manage and automate digital processes.

A graph database is a type of NoSQL database that uses graph theory to store, map and query relationships.

An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software designed for a specific function or functions within a larger system.

Outsourcing is a business practice in which a company hires a third-party to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services for the company.

Quantum computing is an area of study focused on the development of computer technologies based on the principles of quantum theory.

Wavelength is the distance between identical points (adjacent crests) in the adjacent cycles of a waveform signal propagated in space or along a wire.

Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets.

NOR flash memory is one of two types of non-volatile storage technologies.

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A motor vehicle record (MVR) is the documentation of a person’s driving history. The information in an MVR includes personally identifiable information (PII) as well as information about the driver's traffic citations, vehicular crimes, accidents, driving under the influence (DUI) convictions and the number of points on the individual’s driver’s license.

United States Department of Energy (DOE) is a federal cabinet agency that is tasked with overseeing the energy economy, energy policies and energy security of the U.S. The agency creates policies for nuclear power, fossil fuel and alternative energy sources.

Megabytes per second (MBps) is a unit of measurement for data transfer speed to and from a computer storage device.

RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a way of storing the same data in different places on multiple hard disks or solid-state drives to protect data in the case of a drive failure.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application-layer protocol used to manage and monitor network devices and their functions.

Grid computing (or the use of a computational grid) is applying the resources of many computers in a network to a single problem at the same time

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process in which a conclusion is based on the accordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 whose only factors are 1 and itself. A factor is a whole numbers that can be divided evenly into another number.

A unique identifier (UID) is a numeric or alphanumeric string that is associated with a single entity within a given system.

Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is high-speed static random access memory (SRAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular random access memory (RAM).

A processor register is one of a small set of data holding places that are part of a processor, or CPU, in a computer.

Server virtualization is a process that creates and abstracts multiple virtual instances on a single server.

Quantum theory is the theoretical basis of modern physics explaining the nature and behavior of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic level, sometimes called quantum mechanics or quantum physics. This definition provides an introduction to quantum theory.

A quantum microphone is an extremely device that detects the smallest particles of sound, such as packets of vibrational energy called phonons.

A MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) is a miniature machine that has both mechanical and electronic components.

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SSH, also known as Secure Shell or Secure Socket Shell, is a network protocol that gives users, particularly system administrators, a secure way to access a computer over an unsecured network.

A static IP address is a 32 bit number that is assigned to a computer to be its address on the internet.

TCP/IP, or the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, is a suite of communication protocols used to interconnect network devices on the internet.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

A bot (short for 'robot' and also called an internet bot) is a computer program that operates as an agent to either simulate a human activity or for a user or another program.

A chatbot -- sometimes referred to as a chatterbot -- is programming that simulates the conversation or "chatter" of a human being through text or voice interactions.

A cinemagraph is an image that combines still photography with active video to create a picture that contains a small moving element while the rest is frozen.

Videogrammetry is the extraction of an object’s measurements from a video; measurements may be gathered from multiple angles or multiple videos.

A digital evidence presentation system (DEPS) is a system with an overhead camera and a liquid crystal display (LCD) used in courts to present and record evidence digitally.