IBPS RRB Officers Selection Exam: Computer Terminology M to N

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Mainframes	Classified by size, the second largest classification of computers. Much larger than desktops or laptop computers
Megabyte (Mb)	Approximately a million bytes.
Megahertz (MHz)	One million machine cycles per second.
Memory	Primary storage that works with the CPU to hold instructions and data in order to be processed.
Microcomputers	Personal computers or desktop computers.
Modem	The device that allows your computer to talk to other computers over a telephone line.
Monitor	An output device with a screen used to show computer images. A video or computer display device.
Mouse	A tool used to move the cursor and pointer on the screen (input device) .
Multimedia	To use a combination of text, pictures, sounds, movies, and/or animation.
Network	A system of connected computers that allows a sharing of files and equipment. There are two types of networks: Local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN)
Non-linear	Not moving in a straight line or path; a multimedia presentation that transitions from one image to another in an order that is preset, but not necessarily in a straight path. Example: a non-linear presentation can transition from image 1 to image 3 and back to image 1 using menus and branching to move around the pages
Notebook	A personal computer that can fit into a briefcase.
Numeric Keypad	The portion of the keyboard, usually on the right hand side of a full keyboard, used to enter numbers and basic math functions (± ⚹ /) quickly.