Intelligent agent See software agent . A nonimpact printer in which the print head contains independently controlled injection chambers that squirt ink droplets on the paper to form letters and images. Input Data entered to a computer system for processing. A data entry mode in which the character entered is inserted at the cursor position. Instruction A programming language statement that specifies a particular computer operation to be performed.
Instruction register The register that contains the instruction being executed.
Thousands of electronic components that are etched into a tiny silicon chip in the form of a special-function electronic circuit. An information system that services two or more functional areas, all of which share a common database. A digital telecommunications standard. Interactive Pertaining to online and immediate communication between the user and the computer. A magnetic disk that can be stored off-line and loaded to the computer system as needed.