Test: Computer Abbreviation - 2 - Bank Exams MCQ

CD-ROM stands for "Compact Disc Read-Only Memory." A CD-ROM is a CD that can be read by a computer with an optical drive. The "ROM" part of the term means the data on the disc is "read-only," or cannot be altered or erased.

UNIVAC (Universal Automatic Computer) is a line of electronic digital stored-program computers starting with the products of the Eckert–Mauchly Computer Corporation.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol is an application protocol used for data communication. It is the base of data communication in World Wide Web. It provides a standard for web browsers that facilitates users to exchange information over internet.

The central processing unit (CPU) is the unit which performs most of the processing inside a computer. To control instructions and data flow to and from other parts of the computer, the CPU relies heavily on a chipset, which is a group of microchips located on the motherboard.

VIRUS stands for 'Vital Information Resource Under Seige'. It is a segment of self-replicating code planted illegally in a computer program, often to damage or shut down a system or network.

The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from control section. The control unit is a component of a computer's central processing unit that directs the operation of the processor.

A metropolitan area network, or MAN, consists of a computer network across an entire city, college campus or a small region. A MAN is larger than a LAN, which is typically limited to a single building or site. It is a computer network that interconnects users with computer resources in a geographic area or region larger than that covered by even a large local area network (LAN) but smaller than the area covered by a wide area network (WAN).

WWWW stands for "World Wide Wireless Web". The wireless Web refers to use of the World Wide Web through a wireless device like mobile phones or personal digital assistant (PDA). Wireless Web connection provides an internet connection anytime and anywhere for e-mail, mobile banking, instant messaging, weather and travel information, and other services.

A binary-coded decimal (BCD) is a type of binary representation for decimal values where each digit is represented by a fixed number of binary bits, usually between four and eight.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is the most popular connection used to connect a computer to devices such as digital cameras, printers, scanners, and external hard drives. USB is a cross-platform technology that is supported by most of the major operating systems.