Computing and IT terminology · MLC-0101

Computing and IT terms: B (75)

• BackboneA central high-speed data transmission line or network that connects multiple smaller, lower-capacity...
• BackdoorA hidden method of bypassing normal authentication or encryption in a computer system, application, or...
• BackendThe part of a computer system or application that handles the data storage, processing logic, and server-side...
• Back-side busA high-speed data pathway that connects the central processing unit (CPU) to its level 2 (L2) cache memory...
• BandwidthThe maximum rate of data transfer across a given path, measured in bits per second (bps). It represents the...
• Banner adA form of online advertising that embeds a graphic image or animation into a web page, typically displayed in...
• BarCraftA live, public viewing event where patrons gather in a bar or similar venue to watch competitive video game...
• Bare metalA computing environment where software runs directly on the physical hardware of a server, without an...
• BarebonesA partially assembled computer system that includes a case, power supply, and motherboard, but lacks key...
• Bare-metal restoreA process of restoring a computer system from a backup directly onto new, unconfigured hardware, without...
• Base stationA fixed transceiver that acts as a communication hub in a wireless network, connecting mobile devices to a...
• BasebandA signal that occupies a single frequency range and is not modulated onto a higher frequency carrier wave. In...
• BashThe Bourne Again SHell, a Unix shell and command language interpreter widely used on Linux and macOS...
• BASICA high-level programming language designed for simplicity and ease of use, particularly for beginners. Its...
• Batch fileA script file in MS-DOS, OS/2, and Windows operating systems that contains a series of commands executed...
• Batch processA method of executing a series of computer programs or commands without manual intervention once initiated...
• BaudA unit of measure for symbol rate, representing the number of symbol changes, or signaling events, occurring...
• BccA field in an email message header that allows the sender to send a copy of the email to recipients without...
• BenchmarkA standardized test or set of tests used to evaluate the performance of hardware or software components under...
• BespokeDescribing software or systems that are custom-made or tailored specifically to the requirements of an...
• Beta softwareA pre-release version of a software application made available to a group of users outside of the development...
• BezelThe outer frame or border surrounding the screen of an electronic device such as a monitor, laptop...
• Bézier CurveA mathematically defined curve used in computer graphics for creating smooth, scalable shapes. It is...
• BGPA routing protocol that manages how packets are routed across the internet by exchanging routing and...
• Big dataA collection of data sets so large and complex that traditional data processing application software is...
• Big SurA version of Apple's macOS operating system, released in November 2020. It introduced a redesigned user...
• BinaryA numerical system that uses only two symbols, typically 0 and 1, to represent values. It is the fundamental...
• BingA web search engine operated by Microsoft, providing users with a platform to find information, images...
• BiometricsThe measurement and statistical analysis of unique physical and behavioral characteristics for identification...
• BIOSThe Basic Input/Output System is firmware embedded on a computer's motherboard that initializes hardware...
• BiotechBiotechnology, a field of applied biology that involves using living organisms or their products to develop...
• BitcoinA decentralized digital currency, also known as a cryptocurrency, that operates without a central bank or...
• BitmapA digital image representation that maps each pixel in an image to a specific color value. This grid of...
• BitrateThe number of bits transmitted or processed per unit of time, indicating the speed of data flow. It...
• BitTorrentA peer-to-peer (P2P) file distribution protocol where users connect directly to share and download files...
• Black-box testingA software testing method where the internal structure, design, and implementation of the item being tested...
• BlacklistA list of entities, such as IP addresses, email addresses, or applications, that are denied access to a...
• BLEA power-conserving variant of Bluetooth wireless technology, with the full name Bluetooth Low Energy. It is...
• BloatwareSoftware pre-installed on a new computer or mobile device by the manufacturer or carrier that consumes system...
• BLOBA Binary Large Object, which is a collection of binary data stored as a single entity in a database...
• Block-based codingA programming paradigm where users create programs by dragging and snapping together graphical blocks that...
• BlockchainA distributed, immutable digital ledger used to record transactions in a secure and transparent manner...
• BlogAn online journal or informational website displaying information in reverse chronological order, with the...
• BluetoothA short-range wireless technology standard for creating personal area networks (PANs) between fixed and...
• Blu-rayA digital optical disc format designed for high-definition video recording and playback, as well as...
• BMPA raster graphics image file format developed by Microsoft for storing bitmap digital images, independent of...
• BookmarkA saved shortcut to a specific web page or file location, allowing a user to quickly revisit it without...
• BooleanA data type in logic and computer science that has only two possible values, true or false, intended to...
• BootTo start a computer's operating system by loading it from a storage device into the main memory. The process...
• Boot diskA storage device, such as a hard drive, solid-state drive, or USB flash drive, that contains the necessary...
• Boot sectorA dedicated section on a hard disk drive or other storage device that contains machine code to initiate the...
• Boot sequenceThe ordered series of operations that a computer performs from the moment it is powered on until the...
• BootstrapThe process of loading and starting a computer's operating system when it is first powered on. A small...
• BotAn autonomous program on a network, especially the Internet, that interacts with systems or users. Bots...
• BotnetA network of compromised computers, known as 'zombie computers,' controlled by a single attacker without the...
• BounceThe return of an email message to the sender because it could not be delivered to the intended recipient. A...
• BpsBits per second, a unit of measurement for data transfer rate in telecommunications and computing. It...
• BreadcrumbsA secondary navigation scheme in a user interface that reveals the user's location within a website or...
• BridgeA network device that connects two or more local area networks (LANs) or network segments, operating at the...
• BroadbandA high-capacity, high-speed internet connection that allows for the transmission of large amounts of data...
• BroadcastA method of transmitting data packets to all devices connected to a network segment simultaneously. Instead...
• BrouterA network device that combines the functionalities of both a bridge and a router. It can forward data packets...
• BrownfieldRelating to software development projects that involve integrating new systems or applications with existing...
• Browser engineA core software component of a web browser that renders web content, such as HTML, CSS, and images, onto the...
• Browser extensionA small software module that adds specific features or functionality to a web browser. These extensions can...
• Brute-force attackA trial-and-error method used by attackers to guess login credentials, encryption keys, or find hidden web...
• BSODAn error screen displayed by the Microsoft Windows operating system following a fatal system error from which...
• BufferA region of physical memory used to temporarily store data while it is being moved between processes or...
• BugAn error, flaw, or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected...
• Bug bountyA program offered by many organizations that provides rewards to individuals for discovering and reporting...
• BuildThe process of converting source code files into a standalone, executable form of a software application...
• BurnTo write data permanently onto an optical disc, such as a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray disc, using a laser. This...
• BusA communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer or between computers. It...
• ByteA standard unit of digital information in computing that consists of a group of eight bits. As the smallest...
• BytecodeAn intermediate representation of computer program code that is more abstract than machine code but...

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