Access
In telecommunication, the term access has the following meanings:
- The ability and means necessary to store data in, to retrieve data from, to communicate with, or to make use of any resource of a system.
- To obtain the use of a resource.
- (COMSEC) [The] capability and opportunity to gain detailed knowledge of or to alter information or material.
- (AIS) [The] ability and means to communicate with (i.e. , input to or receive output from), or otherwise make use of any information, resource, or component in an AIS. Note [for 3 and 4]: An individual does not have "access" if the proper authority or a physical, technical, or procedural measure prevents him/her from obtaining knowledge or having an opportunity to alter information, material, resources, or components.
- An assigned portion of system resources for one data stream of user communications or signaling.
See also: Remote access, internet access
In computer software, Microsoft Access is a database management system produced by Microsoft.
In Canadian and Australian family law the term Access is used to refer to the time which the non-custodial parent may visit with the child or children of the marriage. See visitation.
The Access programme in the UK is a preparation course for admission to undergraduate education.
