Terms Flashcards
What is ROM? (Read-only memory)
A type of non-volatile memory used in computers or other devices which cannot be electronically modified after manufacture of the device.
Rfid? (Radio- frequency identification)
It is when electromagnetic fields are used to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects.
GPS? (Global Positioning System)
An accurate worldwide navigational and surveying facility based on the reception of signals from an array of orbiting satellites.
4G? (Fourth Generation wireless)
A mobile communications standard intended to replace 3G, allowing wireless internet access at a much higher speed.
How does 4G and 5G differ?
5G promises low latency under 5 milliseconds, while 4G latency ranges from 60ms to 98ms
DIMM? (Dual in-line memory module)
It comprises a series of dynamic RAM integrated circuits also know as RAM stick.
GUI? (Graphic user interface)
A type of user interface item that allows people to interact with programs in more ways than typing.
POS? (Point-of-sale)
Where a customer executes the payment for goods or services and where sales taxes may become payable.
DPI? (Dots per inch)
Describes the resolution number of dots per inch in digital print and the printing resolution of a hard copy.
TB? (terabyte)
A unit of digital data that is equal to 1024GB(gigabyte).
OMR? (Optical mark recognition)
The process of reading information that people mark a surveys, tests and other paper documents.
GPU? (Graphic Processing Unit)
An electronic circuit designed to manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creations of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display device.
IPAD? (Internet Protocol Adapter)
The hardware that is physically attached to the network cabling .
WIFI? (Wireless Fidelity)
A system used for connecting computers and other electronic equipment to the internet without using wires.
What is a Wiki?
A web-based collaborative platform that enables users to store, create and modify content in an organized manner.
