Common Computer Terminology and Hardware Terms

What is a port in computer terminology?

• A hardware interface for connecting devices

• A type of software application

• A programming language

• A computer virus

'Input' in computer terminology refers to:

• Data entered into a computer system

• The output displayed on the screen

• The process of saving data

• The software used to browse the internet

What is 'Output' in computer terminology?

• The data produced by a computer after processing

• The input data entered into a computer

• The process of entering data into a computer

• The hardware components of a computer

A 'Bit' in computing and digital messaging is defined as:

• A binary digit, either 0 or 1

• A unit of data storage

• A type of computer processor

• A programming language

A 'Byte' in computer terminology is:

• a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits

• a type of computer processor

• a programming language

• a software application

'Bandwidth' in computer terminology refers to:

• The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

• The physical size of a network cable.

• The type of data being transmitted.

• The speed of a computer processor.

A 'Cache' in computer terminology is:

• a type of memory used to store frequently accessed data for quick retrieval.

• a device used to connect different networks.

• a software application for browsing the internet.

• a protocol for secure communication over a network.

'GUI' stands for:

• Graphical User Interface

• General User Interface

• Global User Interface

• Graphical Universal Interface

An ISP (Internet Service Provider) is:

• A company that provides internet access to customers.

• A type of computer hardware.

• A software application for browsing the internet.

• A programming language.

A 'Kernel' in computer terminology is:

• the core part of an operating system, managing system resources and communication between hardware and software.

• a type of software application used for word processing.

• a programming language used for web development.

• a hardware component responsible for data storage.