- C
- A computer programming language designed to handle system
software development. Widely used and portable.
- C++
- An Object Oriented computer programming language designed to
handle system software development. see C.
- Cache RAM (Random Access Memory)
- A dedicated bank of high speed memory or reserved section of
regular memory that is used to improve performance, by providing a high speed connection
between a fast CPU and (relatively) slow Hard Disk. Cache RAM works at the CPU speed.
Cache is a very expensive method of increasing RAID performance.
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design):
- A type of computer program that manipulates images such as
three-dimensional objects on the screen.
- CAD/CAM:
- Acronym for Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided
Manufacturing.
- CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting):
- Programs that come equipped with straight lines, arcs,
circles, and other elements for making graphic designs.
- CAM
- see Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Canned database
- In computer information systems, inflexible report - staple
for many organisations
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
- A disorder found among heavy computer users, consisting of
damage to nerves and tendons in the hands. See also, Repetitive Strain Injury.
- Cartridge (Printer)
- Removable recepticle for ink or toner.
- CASE
- See Computer-Aided Software Engineering.
- Cathode ray tube (CRT)
- An output device where a scanning electron gun fires
electrons at
phosphor dots on a screen.Depending on the strength of the beam phosphors at the other end illuminate. Resembling a Television set in features.
- CCITT
- Comite Consultatif Internationale de Telegraphique et
Telephonique
- CD-ROM Disk Drive
- see Compact Disk - Read Only Memory
- CDM
- Classical division Multiplexor, a type of Time Division
Multiplexor.
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- Cell (spreadsheet)
- The intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet. The
basic unit of a spreadsheet.
- Cell Address
- The position of a cell in a spreadsheet.
- Cell Pointer
- An indicator for the place where data is to be entered or
changed in a spreadsheet.
- Cellular modem
- Attaches your computer to your cellphone for data
transmission.
- Cellular packet data. (CDPD )
- A data only digital network (In NZ by Telecom)
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Controls and manipulates data.
- Centroid (GIS)
- The center point of an area.
- CGA (Colour Graphics Adaptor)
- Display Adaptors offering four colours.
- CGI (Common Gateway Interface )
- See Common Gateway Interface
- Chain Printer:
- Printer used mainly with mainframes and minicomputers. It
consists of a printing chain with several sets of characters that moves at high speed in
front of the paper. A hammer strikes the paper and ribbon against the character.
- Character
- a letter, digit or special symbol (Eg. S,2,%).
- Character-Based Interface:
- Arrangement for issuing commands, in which users type
commands or select items from a menu. Compare Graphical User Interface.
- Character Printer
- Checklist
- List of questions that helps show whether key elements are
being evaluated in the present system.
- Child Node
- A node one level below the node being considered in a
hierarchical database or network.
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