1. C
Camcorder
A digital video camera used to record and store video.
Cell phone
A wireless device that has the capabilities of a traditional wired phone and allows you to make a call from
almost any location.
Compact disc (CD)
A storage device used to store data in a digital format.
D
Digital camera
A camera that stores images digitally on a memory device, such as a flash memory card or a mini hard disk.
Digital versatile disc (DVD)
A storage device used to store data in a digital format.
E
Electronic mail (E-mail)
The exchange of text messages and computer files over the Internet.
H
Home office
An arrangement that allows people to work from home.
I
Internet
A worldwide collection of public networks that are linked to each other for information exchange.
Intranet

2. A special type of network used to communicate and share information within an organization.
M
MPEG Audio Layer 3 (MP3)
A format developed by Motion Picture Expert Group to allow compression of audio and video for digital
distribution.
N
Network
A group of computers and associated devices that are connected to share resources and exchange
information.
P
Personal digital assistant (PDA)
A handheld computer that is used as a personal organizer. A traditional PDA includes features such as an
address book, task list, and a calculator.
Pixels
Refers to small units that make up a picture. The higher the number of pixels, the better the quality of the
picture.
Plug-in
A component that provides added functions by allowing the Web browser to access and execute files that are
included in Web pages.
R
Regional work centre
A remote office that is connected to the company’s head office by either the company’s network or the Internet.
Resolution
Refers to the clarity and sharpness of a picture.

3. S
Speech recognition
A technology that allows you to communicate with a computer by using only your voice to enter data and to
issue commands.
Speech synthesis
A technology that allows the computer to speak to you. In speech synthesis, the computer communicates to
you by converting text to digital audio.
T
Telecommuting
An arrangement that allows people to work from home or from a remote office.
U
Universal serial bus (USB) cable
A cable that helps you connect digital devices to a computer without turning off the computer.
W
Web site
A collection of one or more Web pages that are linked together and made available through a Web server.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that connects devices in geographically separated areas.
Windows audio wave (WAV)
An audio format developed by Microsoft. This format is used to store audio files in a digital format.
Windows media audio (WMA)
An audio format developed by Microsoft. This format is used to store digital audio files.