GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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Mode of Transport
The type of transport used at import or export of goods i.e. truck, ship, aircraft.
Monitor
The Screen used by a computer. See also VDU.
National Currency Unit (NCU)
A term used in this Reference Document to show a currency and can be replaced with your
own National Currency if required.
National Project Director (NPD)
Person in overall charge of the National Implementation Project. Usually someone at National
Customs Board level who reports directly to the Project Steering Committee.
National Project Manager (NPM)
Person in day to day charge of the National Implementation Project. Usually someone from
Customs Department who reports directly to the National Project Director.
National Project Team (NPT)
The National Project Team usually comprises Customs and Technical Team members who
are directed by and report to the National Project Manager.
National Requirement
The requirements of ASYCUDA++ performance and Reference data formats as defined by
the National Customs Administration.
National Tariff
The construction and appearance of the National Tariff as defined by the National Customs
Administration and other National bodies.
Oracle
Relational Database Management System which can be used in conjunction with UNIX as the
software in which database files can be written and maintained with the ASYCUDA++ system.
Paradox
PARADOX is one of the better known Database Management tools available under
DOS/Windows
â
. In basic on-line mode it is extremely user friendly with its QBE screens, its
extensive reporting facilities and the ease with which its data can be exported for use in other
applications.
Personal Computer (PC)
A computer which is capable of independent processing and does not need support from a
server or mainframe computer elsewhere.
Principal
Person or company who is responsible for, and has provided the guarantee for, a Transit
movement T1. Usually a Carrier.