Study Guide · Chapter 16
Computer Awareness for Banking Exams
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20 key terms | One-line exam reference
| Abbreviation | One-line meaning |
|---|---|
| ALU | Arithmetic Logic Unit — CPU component performing arithmetic and logical operations. |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit — primary processor executing computer instructions. |
| DNS | Domain Name System — system translating domain names into IP addresses. |
| GUI | Graphical User Interface — visual interface using windows, icons and menus. |
| HDD | Hard Disk Drive — magnetic storage device for digital data. |
| HTML | Hypertext Markup Language — markup language used to structure web pages. |
| HTTP | Hypertext Transfer Protocol — protocol for transferring web resources. |
| HTTPS | Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure — secure version of HTTP. |
| IP | Internet Protocol — protocol that addresses and routes data packets. |
| LAN | Local Area Network — network covering a small geographical area. |
| MAN | Metropolitan Area Network — network covering a city or metropolitan area. |
| MFA | Multi-Factor Authentication — authentication using two or more factors. |
| OS | Operating System — software managing computer hardware and applications. |
| Portable Document Format — fixed-layout digital document format. | |
| RAM | Random Access Memory — temporary working memory used by a computer. |
| ROM | Read-Only Memory — non-volatile memory storing permanent instructions. |
| SSD | Solid-State Drive — storage device using flash memory. |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator — address identifying a resource on the internet. |
| VPN | Virtual Private Network — encrypted connection over a public network. |
| WAN | Wide Area Network — network spanning large geographical areas. |
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