Computer Terminology Notes Set 5 (By Alphabet G-H) for Competitive Exams
G
Gateway:
A special-purpose dedicated computer system for exchanging information across incompatible networks that use different protocols.
- MegaByte - 1024 kilobytes
- GigaByte - 1024 megabytes
- KiloByte - 1024 bytes
Generator:
A computer program designed to construct other programs for programming particular types of operations. For EX., reports programs generator. Based upon parameters supplied to it, the generator typically selects among various alternatives the most suitable method in performing the specified task, and adjusts the defects of the selected method to produce the program attached to the characteristics of the data to be handled by the generated program.
H:
Hacker:
A skilled computer programmer who breaks into secured computer systems.
Hard Copy:
A copy of computer's output printed on a paper.
Hard Disks:
As the capacity of floppy disk is simply limited and access of the information in the floppy disk is slow, much more storage is needed for many projects, including large customer lists, which have more storage room and allow quicker access to data than a floppy disk. More hard disks of today have capacity of many gigabytes.
Hardware:
The electronic, magnetic and mechanical devices used in a computer, eg., CPU, Monitor, Mouse, Cables and Connectors. The term hardware refers to the components we can see and touch. The actions of the computer at any instant are determined by a program stored in the Computer's memory. We cannot see the program in memory; however, we can see and touch a listing of the program. When not in use, the program may exist as a series of magnetic spots on a disk pack.
Header Label:
A machine-readable record at the beginning of file, containing data, identifying the file and data used in control.
Hexadecimal:
A number system with a base of 16. The hexadecimal number system uses 16 digits; 0 through 9 and A, B, C, D, E, and F.
Hollerith Code:
A widely used code for representing alphanumeric data on punched cards named after Herman Hollerith, the originator of punched card tabulating. Each card column adds one character, and each decimal digit, letter and special character is represented by one, two or three holes punched into designated row positions of the columns.
Home Page:
When you access a web site, through your browser, the first screen or page of that website is called Home Page. This page usually contains hyperlinks to other pages within and outside that site. Home Page is just like the title page of a book.
HTML:
HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. A "Markup Language" is a computer language that describes how a page should be formatted. All web browsers are able to understand and interpret this computer language. By adding HTML tags, one can create headlines, add colours, create lists, change fonts, add images and add links to other web sites.
Note:-
We will Post Remaining Notes (By Alphabet I to Z) in Coming Sets
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