The industry standard of encrypted accounting information . It also is applied to transfers online. It was invented by IBM in 1977 and is used by credit cards or atms. […]
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DATA ENTITY
An event that the database is kept to study or record.
DATA ENTRY
Entering data into the fields using human means. A keyboard, mouse, stylus, or a touchscreen can be used to do this. Refer to data capture and data logging .
DATA EXPOSURE
The opposite of connectivity that makes it easy to get access to sensitive data that is unsecure.
DATA FIELD
The smallest part of the database. Data is entered into it. They have unique names. Many data fields make a record. Many records make a data file. Many data files […]
DATA FILE
1. a file that has vidoe, audio, or text information in it that is digitized. Only the program that made it can read it. 2. The database element that is […]
DATA FLOW DIAGRAM
A diagram that shows how data is transferred or processed. It shows interactions and the output.
DATA FUSION
Making raw data from sources to get better information . It is more useful than a single source of data.
DATA INTEGRITY
The accuracy of stored data in a database. The lack of changes between two updates shows this. It is used for standard rules or procedures. The maintenance is error checking […]
DATA ITEM
Data unit that is in a record. It is an attribute of one or more bits.
DATA LINE
A line either telephone or cable or wireless that is for high speed data connections .
DATA LOGGING
When all data is recorded by a device. Or passing data through a point in the network. Refer to data capture and data entry.
DATA MANAGEMENT
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.
DATA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
A program that takes files from databases. It extracts them, filters the, and summarizes the merged data. This is done without losing integrity and is shown is an easy to […]
DATA MART
A simplified version of the data that a smaller organization uses.
DATA MINING
Sorting through large data amounts for useful information . It uses artificial intelligence , neutral networks, and advanced statistical tools to decide trends, patterns, and relationships. These trends might be […]
DATA MIRRORING
AKA database shadowing , and disk mirroring.
DATA MODEL
Representing real world events about data that is collected in a database. It shows flow and inter relations among elements.
DATA MODELING
Showing data sets by the relationships among items.
DATA OWNER
An entity that authorizes or denies access to data. It maintains accuracy, integrity, and timeliness.
DATA PACKAGE
Documents related to a contract, product, program, organization , or a project.
DATA PROCESSING
1. an operation that is done on a data set to get information on the appropriate for. A diagram, report, or table is an example. Refer to electronic data processing […]
DATA PROCESSING COVERAGE
Coverage that protects data processing systems from failure. It also covers system restoration cost.
DATA PROCESSING INSURANCE
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 […]
DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM
A computer that math operations are done on. The input is changed into the output asked for by the user.