Acronyms Flashcards
AI
Artificial Intelligence
Software or machines that exhibit intelligence
ALU
Arithmetic Logic Unit
The part of the computer performing arithmetic calculations
BIOS
Basic Input/Output System
A program computers use on startup that determines what it can do without needing programs from the disk
BLOG
Web Log
Online shared journal
CD
Compact Disc
A small optical disc that stores data, usually music
CPU
Central Processing Unit
The part of the computer that executes instructions with logical and arithmetic operations
CRT
Cathode Ray Tube
A type of monitor, television, or projector that displays an image using a cathode ray tube
DVD
Digital Video Disk or Digital Versatile Disk
A small optical disc that stores data like feature films, computer data, and audio.
DOS
Disk Operating System
Usually used as shorthand for MS-DOS, an early operating system developed by Microsoft
GB
Gigabyte
Unit of data storage capacity equal to 1024 megabytes
GIF
Graphic Interchange Format
A file extension often used for animated image files with logos and graphics
GPS
Global Positioning System
A system of satellites, computers, and receivers that is able to determine the exact location of a receiver on Earth
GUI
Graphical User Interface
An interface between the computer and user that involves using a mouse to select options from menus
ISP
Internet Service Provider
Company that provides access to the internet for a monthly fee
JPEG
Joint Photographic Experts Group
A compressed image file format
KB
Kilobyte
A unit of storage capacity equal to 1024 bytes
LAN
Local Area Network
A computer network limited to a small area
LASER
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
A device that produces a beam of light
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
Thin displays used in laptop monitors and flat panel monitors
LED
Light-Emitting Diode
An electronic device that emits light when electrical current passes through it
MB
Megabyte
A unit of storage capacity equal to 1024 kilobytes
MODEM
Modulator-Demodulator
Electronic device that converts electronic signals to sound waves and vice versa. It allows for information to be transmitted between computers.
OCR
Optical Character Recognition
The digitization of printed text
Portable Document Format
A multi-platform file format developed by Adobe
RAM
Random Access Memory
Small memory chips that store data temporarily while the computer runs to speed it up.
ROM
Read-Only Memory
Memory containing hardwired instructions that the computer uses when it boots up
UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supply
A power supply that uses a battery backup to maintain power during unexpected outages
WAN
Wide Area Network
A bigger version of LAN
WWW
World Wide Web
The complete system of documents residing on the internet
LTE
Long Term Evolution
A 4G communications standard. The successor to 3G network, developed to provide up to 10 times the mobile data speed of 3G.
