computer acronyms & abbreviation set 1 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Answer: (d)

Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) are small networked computers which can fit in the palm of your hand. PDAs have evolved over the years, beginning with first-generation devices such as the Apple Newton (Apple coined the term “PDA”) and Palm Pilot. They offered features such as a calendar and note-taking capability. PDA operating systems include Apple iPhone OS, Symbian OS, Palm, Windows CE, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, and Google's Android, among others

Answer: (e)

RAM stands for random access memory, a component that allows your computer to store data short-term for quicker access. Your computer loads the program or document you request from the storage disk to memory and then accesses each piece of information from the memory. Because so many operations are dependent on memory, the amount of RAM you have plays a critical role in the speed of your system’s performance. 

Answer: (a)

The CPU of a PC consists of a single microprocessor, while the CPU of a more powerful mainframe consists of multiple processing devices, and in some cases, hundreds of them.

The term “processor” is often used to refer to a CPU.

Answer: (b)

WWW stands for World Wide Web.

It is a system of interconnected documents accessed through the internet.

The world wide web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee.

The world wide web was invented in 1989.

A webpage is the page consisting of information on the world wide web

Answer: (b)

Video Graphics Array VGA is an analogue interface between a PC and monitor that was widely used prior to DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort. VGA was introduced on the IBM PS/2 in 1987, replacing the previous digital CGA and EGA interfaces, which had lower resolution and fewer colours. New LCD monitors may include a VGA port for legacy PCs, and PCs may have a VGA port for legacy monitors. See DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort.

Answer: (b)

LAN stands for local area network. A network is a group of two or more connected computers, and a LAN is a network contained within a small geographic area, usually within the same building. Home WiFi networks and small business networks are common examples of LANs. LANs can also be fairly large, although if they take up multiple buildings, it is usually more accurate to classify them as wide area networks (WAN) or metropolitan area networks (MAN).