The time a computer takes to respond to a request the user makes. The time depends on where the data is kept. Refer to data transfer rate.

A high speed data exchange computers do via cable or wireless connections.

Fishing for data that will cause a statisical bias. The information is true on a small scale but not generally accurate for a larger data set. It can be an accident or

The smallest item of data that has great meaning. Or data that shortens code that could be very long. It is called data field in a database.

A diagram that shows how data is transferred or processed. It shows interactions and the output.

Making raw data from sources to get better information. It is more useful than a single source of data.

The process of getting data, validating data, storing data, protecting data, and processing data. The accessibility and reliablity is maintained based on the user needs.

A simplified version of the data that a smaller organization uses.

Coverage that protects data processing systems from failure. It also covers system restoration cost.

Protection against loss of equipment and media used in data processing. It also helps with restarting business operations. It is in the specified risk or hazards that the items covered are listed.

Restoring the data stored in lost files. The space is not overwritten leaving it recoverable by the undelete program. Software is written to do this and is needed for recovery. AKA data

Inspecting data to make sure its correct before analysis. It can mean checking raw data or looking at outlier and missing data.

A nine digit number that is the way a US firm is identified. 11million businesses call it their social security number.

The number assigned by Dun & Bradstreet that is four digits. It identifies affiliates and subsidaries.

Organized and structured repository that has indexed information in it for easy use. Retrieving, updating, analysys, and output is much easier to do this way. It is stored in a computer by

The party that maintains and operates the database. They use a databese management system to help troubleshoot. They are usually certified or have degree in the computer systems.

Any communication, promotion, and selling based on DBMS. It stores and defines data for a firm’s marketing or selling. A customer profile is made for each personal, demographic, geographic, and psychographic characteristic.

The path data takes in a device, network, or organization. How it moves from source to repository or user.

A packet of data with a source or destination information that is needed for routing. It travels from source to the destination on a packet switched network. This is done independent of

The date actions are to be done. It is legally binding.