Computer terminals limited to basic functions that do not allow officers direct access to criminal justice databases,automated field reporting,or the department's intranet and wireless network are known as:

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The term "dumb terminals" originated from the early days of computing when the processing power was centralized and users had very limited interaction with the system, unable to access the mainframe's intelligence. The terminals were connected through a network, but didn't have the processing capacity to perform complex operations themselves. This is similar to the limited functionality of the computer terminals described in the question, which would be considered "dumb" or "basic" terminals.

Computer Terminals Limited to Basic Functions That Do Not Allow