Annotations:
alterations made to a document using a highlighter, sticky note,
or electronic tools
Batch Processing:
the input of a large amount of information in a single
step
Briefcase:
the simplified transport of information form one computer to
another
Caching:
temporary storage of information on a hard disk
COM (Computer Output to Microfilm):
the process of placing electronic records and computer reports on
a microfilm
Document Imaging:
a document management software that stores, organizes, retrieves
and distributes information on the computer
Drag-and-Drop:
moving on-screen objects with the help of the mouse
Electronic Document Management:
imaging software that manages electronic documents
Full Text Indexing and Search:
information can be retrieved by a word or phrase in the
content
Index Fields:
database fields that help categorize and arrange
documents
Jukebox:
a storage device for optical disks
Off-line:
designed for the storage of archival documents, not connected to
the computer
On-line:
storage of documents on the hard drive of the
computer
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks):
hard disks that operate as a single unit
Scalability:
a system's capacity to expand
Scanner:
a device that converts paper document into computer
images
Thumbnails:
miniaturized versions of an image, for the purpose of quick
overview
Video Scanner Interface:
device connecting scanners with computers
ZIP:
a file compression form
