Computer Terms — Set 6

Correct Answer: C. Central Processing Unit

• **Central Processing Unit** = It is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing, interpreting and executing software instructions. • **Multiple 'cores'** — Modern CPUs often contain these to perform many tasks at the same time, enhancing processing power. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Central Power Unit]: The correct term is 'Processing', not 'Power'; [Core Processing Unit]: The correct first word is 'Central', not 'Core'; [Computer Processor Unit]: This is an incorrect expansion of the acronym.

Correct Answer: C. Hypertext Markup Language

• **Hypertext Markup Language** = It is the standard language used to create the structure of web pages. • **System of tags** — HTML uses this system to define text, images, and other content on a web page. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Hyperlink Text Markup Language]: The correct first word is 'Hypertext', not 'Hyperlink Text'; [Hyper Text Makeup Language]: The correct word is 'Markup', not 'Makeup'; [High Text Markup Language]: The correct first word is 'Hypertext', not 'High Text'.

Correct Answer: D. Read-Only Memory

• **Read-Only Memory** = It refers to memory that can be read but not easily written to or changed. • **Non-volatile** — ROM is non-volatile, meaning it retains its data even after the power is switched off. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Read Output Memory]: The correct term is 'Only', not 'Output'; [Random Only Memory]: The correct term is 'Read', not 'Random'; [Rapid Operating Memory]: This is an incorrect expansion of the acronym.

Correct Answer: D. Universal Serial Bus

• **Universal Serial Bus** = It is a standard for connecting peripherals to computers, supporting a wide variety of devices. • **Power to small devices** — The USB interface also provides power, eliminating the need for separate power adapters for many peripherals. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [United Serial Bus]: The correct first word is 'Universal', not 'United'; [Universal System Bus]: The correct second word is 'Serial', not 'System'; [Unique Serial Bus]: The correct first word is 'Universal', not 'Unique'.

Correct Answer: C. Internet Protocol

• **Internet Protocol** = It defines how data packets are addressed and routed across networks, with every device having an identifying IP address. • **IPv4 to IPv6** — The transition between these versions is underway to provide more addresses for the growing number of internet-connected devices. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Intranet Protocol]: The correct term is 'Internet', not 'Intranet'; [Information Protocol]: The correct first word is 'Internet', not 'Information'; [Internal Process]: This is an incorrect expansion of the acronym.

Correct Answer: A. Local Area Network

• **Local Area Network** = It connects computers and devices over a short distance, typically within a single building. • **Single building** — LANs typically connect devices within this confined geographical area, facilitating easy resource sharing. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Link Area Network]: The correct first word is 'Local', not 'Link'; [Local Access Node]: The correct last word is 'Network', not 'Node'; [Large Area Network]: LANs cover a 'Local' (small) area, not 'Large'.

Correct Answer: B. Hypertext Transfer Protocol

• **Hypertext Transfer Protocol** = It is the standard protocol used to request and transmit web pages over the internet. • **HTTPS** — This is the more secure version of HTTP that uses encryption to protect sensitive data during transmission. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [High Tech Transfer Protocol]: The correct first word is 'Hypertext', not 'High Tech'; [Hypertext Technical Protocol]: The correct third word is 'Transfer', not 'Technical'; [Hyperlink Text Transfer Protocol]: The correct first word is 'Hypertext', not 'Hyperlink Text'.

Correct Answer: B. Portable Document Format

• **Portable Document Format** = It is a file format used to present documents independently of software, hardware, or operating systems. • **1992** — This is the year Adobe Systems developed the PDF format, widely adopted for its ability to preserve original formatting. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Printable Data Format]: The correct first word is 'Portable', not 'Printable', and 'Document', not 'Data'; [Portable Digital Format]: The correct second word is 'Document', not 'Digital'; [Personal Document File]: This is an incorrect expansion of the acronym.

Correct Answer: C. Graphical User Interface

• **Graphical User Interface** = It allows users to interact with computers using visual elements like icons, buttons, and windows. • **Windows, macOS, and Android** — These are prominent examples of operating systems that widely use a GUI for user interaction. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Guided User Input]: The correct first word is 'Graphical', not 'Guided', and 'Interface', not 'Input'; [Global Unified Interface]: The correct first word is 'Graphical', not 'Global', and 'User', not 'Unified'; [General User Interface]: The correct first word is 'Graphical', not 'General'.

Correct Answer: D. Solid State Drive

• **Solid State Drive** = It uses flash memory chips for data storage, unlike traditional HDDs. • **Faster, more durable, and consume less power** — These are the key advantages of SSDs over traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Super Speed Disk]: The correct first word is 'Solid', not 'Super', and 'Drive', not 'Disk'; [System Storage Device]: The correct full form is 'Solid State Drive', not 'System Storage Device'; [Serial Signal Drive]: The correct first words are 'Solid State', not 'Serial Signal'.