Definitions of Technical Terms
What is Metadata? Metadata is structured data about data or data blocks, i.e. information about characteristics of other data or descriptions of data. This metadata or meta information makes it…
What is a Keyboard? A keyboard is an input device that consists of various keys which you can press to operate a device (e.g. computer). Almost all keyboards these days…
What is an Interface? An interface is a transition point between different components of an IT system through which the exchange of data takes place. Two different systems can communicate…
What is an Expansion Slot? An expansion slot is a type of port or socket on a motherboard that allows additional expansion cards for extended functionality. The purpose of expansion…
What is a Display Screen? A display screen (screen, display, or monitor) is a data processing and output device or a part of an output device for displaying visual information.…
What is a CPU? The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the main processor, processor and colloquially the “computing core”. The CPU is the center, from where all important processes are…
What is a Connector? Connectors (plugs/sockets) provide electrical contact so that devices or parts of devices can be connected to one another. Depending on the type of signals that need…
What is a Chipset? A chipset is the central element on a motherboard. Although the main processor is the key element in a computer, it is the chipset that ensures…
What is a Board? Board can refer to either Printed Circuit Boards or Expansion Boards
What is an Expansion Board? An expansion board or an expansion card is a circuit board or card that can be added to a computer adding new functionality. Expansion cards…
