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Computer Knowledge information pages for terms starting with the letter C.

CA - Certificate Authority

(C-A) A trusted source for digital certificates used as part of virtual private networks and electronic commerce (as two examples). The primary focus of a CA is to verify identities; i.e., if the CA says a transaction is from a particular person o...

CAD - Computer-Aided Design

(cad) The use of a computer to help in the design process. Often used in conjunction with Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) so that all aspects of equipment manufacture are on the computer. Also see: Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) More Info...

CAE - Computer-Aided Engineering

(C-A-E) The use of software to aid in solving engineering problems. CAE not only includes physical design and manufacturering, but also conceptual (idea processing) and analytical (computations) design. Also see: Computer Aided Design (CAD). More ...

CASE - Computer-Aided Software Engineering

(case) The use of software to assist in the development of software systems. CASE goes beyond using something like a compiler; it involves helping in the actual design. More Information CASE Vendor List

CAV - Constant Angular Velocity

(C-A-V) A data access technique that uses disks rotating at a constant speed no matter where on the disk the data is located. CAV is often used with hard drives and is easier to implement than constant linear velocity (CLV). Designers who use CAV ...

CBT - Computer-Based Training

(C-B-T) The use of software and computer equipment to aid in teaching. Software used in CBT it typically given the name courseware. More Information WBT Information Center Courseware Guidelines

CCD - Charge-Coupled Device

(C-C-D) A semiconductor amplifier where the output of one element feeds into the next. Typically used in digital cameras and scanners. The array of light-sensitive photocells are given a charge before exposure in order to make them more sensitive....

CCI - Common Content Inspection

(C-C-I) A consortium of smaller companies. Deals with integration points for inspecting content as it enters a network. Coordinates closely with OPSEC. More Information CCI API Overview

CCITT - Consultative Committee for International Telephony and Telegraphy

(C-C-I-T-T) A standing committee of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). CCITT is involved in international data communication standards (recommendations usually). You might see the expansion in its original French form: Commite' Cons...

CD - Carrier Detect

(C-D) Part of a communication protocol. When two modems, for example, connect they generate a carrier detect signal that continues during the connection. Note, if a call waiting signal comes through while modems are connected this signal may inter...

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