IPT Glossary B

Question 1

Backup

Answer 1

To copy files to a separate secondary storage device as a precaution in case the first device fails or data is lost.

Question 2

Bandwidth

Answer 2

The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies in a transmission channel. Expressed in hertz (Hz), usually kilohertz (kHz) or megahertz (MHz).

Question 3

Baud Rate

Answer 3

The number of signal events occurring each second along a communication channel. Equivalent to the number of symbols per second.

Question 4

Bayer Filter

Answer 4

A filter used on many CCD based digital cameras. Bayer filters alternate red and green rows with blue and green rows.

Question 5

Bias

Answer 5

An inclination or preference towards an outcome. Bias unfairly influences the outcome.

Question 6

Bit

Answer 6

Binary digit, either 0 or 1.

Question 7

Bitmap Image

Answer 7

A method of representing an image as individual picture elements (pixels).

Question 8

Block Based Encoding

Answer 8

A system for compressing video data

Question 9

Boolean Operator

Answer 9

An operator that acts upon Boolean variables and values.

Question 10

Boundary

Answer 10

The delineation between a system and its environment.

Question 11

BPS

Answer 11

Bits Per Second. A measurement of the speed of communication.

Question 12

Break-Even Point

Answer 12

The point in time when a new system has paid for itself and begins to make a profit.

Question 13

Broadband

Answer 13

A transmission medium that carries more than one transmission channel. Each channel occupies a distinct range of frequencies.

Question 14

Browser

Answer 14

A software application that interprets HTML code into text, graphics and other elements seen when viewing a web page from a web server.

Question 15

Buffer

Answer 15

A storage area used to assist the movement of data between two devices operating at different speeds.

Question 16

Byte

Answer 16

8 bits