Ad Hoc Query
Definition: An ad hoc query is an analysis run on-demand because no standard report already exists. Ad hoc query may also refer to the unanticipated question for which no ready answer exists. What This Means: When an action or decision requires data ...
Administration Manual
Definition: Administration Manual refers to a check box that denotes documentation is available in an Administration Manual. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an education agency's ...
Administrator Security Role
Definition: This security role provides access to manage users and their roles, to manage the system option tables, and to perform all of the functions allowed for "Authenticated" users. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata ...
Adware
Definition: Adware is a component in software applications that displays ads while the program runs. What this means: Adware is included with Web-based email programs that give you free email in exchange for viewing ads. Adware piggybacks on programs you download ...
After Action Review
Definition: An After Action Review (AAR) is a simple, adaptable technique originated in the U.S. Army to improve team performance by comparing what was intended to what actually happened, asking what caused actual results, and asking what to improve next time ...
Agent
Definition: An Agent is software that works as a liaison between the ZIS (Zone Integration Server) and the application. It takes data stored in its own application's format and translates it for the ZIS. What This Means: An agent is a piece ...
Algorithm
Definition: An algorithm is a finite sequence of instructions, an explicit, step-by-step procedure for solving a problem, often used for calculation and data processing. What This Means: Algorithms are essential for computer applications that process information or automate processes for educators. Need another ...
American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC)
Definition: The American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC), is a nonprofit organization focused on helping all organizations adapt to changing environments through benchmarking and metrics, best practices, knowledge management, performance improvement, and professional development. What This Means: The APQC has targeted improvement ...
Anti-Adware
Definition: Anti-adware is software that can detect and remove adware from your computer. What this means: Adware programs often piggyback on programs you download "free" from the Web. You may have numerous such programs on your computer and not know it. Anti-adware ...
Anti-Spyware
Definition: Anti-spyware is software that can detect and remove spyware from your computer. What this means: Spyware programs often piggyback on programs you download "free" from the Web. You may have numerous such programs on your computer and not know it. Anti-spyware ...
