Angela R. Flowers WK 8 – Day 1 Assignment Definitions – Chapter 7 1. algorithms - An algorithm is a set of instructions for solving a problem or completing a process 3. artificial intelligence (AI) - a computer or machine that has been created to think like a human. 5. babblings - the first sounds a baby makes trying to speak. 7. concept – something that is formed in my mind like a thought or notion. 9. convergent thinking - thinking that focuses on coming up with the single‚ good answer
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Key Terms Active transport: membrane proteins use cellular energy (usually ATP) to move molecules or ions across a plasma membrane against their concentration gradient. Allele: different forms of a gene • genotype – the combination of alleles in an organism. Aquaporin: a specialised channel protein in the plasma membrane of a cell‚ which is selectively permeable to water. Attachment protein: a protein in the plasma membrane of a cell that attaches either to the cytoskeleton inside the cell‚
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Computer Science Terms: Composite structure: the size of a typical software system implies that it must be broken down into manageable pieces of this Composition: the process of building a system using simpler parts or components Abstraction: the process of ignoring details irrelevant to the problem at hand and emphasizing essential ones. To abstract is to disregard certain differentiating details Data: the info the program deals with Functionality: what the program does with the data
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supports the freedom of an individual or community‚ in public or private‚ to manifest religion or belief in teaching‚ practice‚ worship‚ and observance. Considered by many people and nations to be a fundamental human right. Symbolic Speech- A legal term in United States law used to describe actions that purposefully and discernibly convey a particular message or statement to those viewing it.[ Clear and Present Danger Test- Was a doctrine adopted by the
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CheckPoint: Computer Comparison CIS 105 My computer is one year old. That is we bought it exactly one year ago‚ but in today’s view it might as well be ten years old. Technology with computers is so fast paced‚ that as soon as my computer hit the store’s display it was obsolete. I have 2.00 GB in RAM‚ 32-bit operating system‚ and it is an Intel Celeron Processor at 2.20 GH2. I was not willing to check my ROM because I was told that I would have to shut down the computer to do this and then
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EconS452 15 Problems*30 points each = 450 points Score based on 400 points Midterm 10/25/2012 Name:___________________________ 1. Zelda Manufacturing has a rather unique product that sells for $15 per unit‚ and the marginal cost is $7.50. Determine the Lerner index for Zelda Manufacturing. Does this index indicate market power? Using the SCP paradigm‚ what might the conduct of Zelda indicate about the structure of the industry? The Lerner index is (P - MC)/P = (15 - 7.5)/15 = .50. Since the Lerner
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KEY TERMS Production Organization: Organization that produces tangible goods that can be mass-produced and stored for later consumption. Service Organization: Organization that produces intangible goods that require consumer participation and cannot be stored. Operation Management: Complex management activity that includes planning production‚ organizing resources‚ directing operations and personal and monitoring system performance. Productivity: Measure of how well an operations
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Business key terms Business: an active that requires the organisation of resources to achieve a reward‚ whilst running a risk. Entrepreneur: an individual with an idea for a business. Franchise: the legal right to use the name and logo of an existing firm and sell the same products/services. Franchiser- the person selling it‚ for example‚ Macdonald’s. Franchisee- the person buying it‚ for example asda’s. Social enterprise: an activity that achieves a reward for a society. Aim: A stated
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Axia College Material Appendix C OSI Model Key Terms Table Use the table to define the key terms related to the OSI Model. Describe the functions of any hardware connectivity devices and tools listed. | | |Function | |Term |Definition |(if applicable) | |Physical layer
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Key Terms in Strategic Management Competitive Advantage * Anything that a firm does especially well compared to rival firms. * A firm must strive to achieve competitive advantage by: 1) Continually adapting to changes in external trends and events and internal capabilities‚ competencies and resources. 2) Effectively formulating‚ implementing and evaluating strategies that capitalize on those factors. Strategists * Usually found in high levels of management (CEO)
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