FAQ is acronym for 'Frequently Asked Questions'. An FAQ file is created to answer the commonly asked questions of users regarding a product or a program.
FAT and FAT32
These are storage disk formats for storing and identifying stored data. FAT stands for 'File Allocation Table'. FAT 32 is an improvement over FAT format as it uses more bits to identify clusters
on a disk and helps easy location of files by the computer.
Fiber Optic Cable
Fiber optic cable is a type of data cable which employs light pulses along fiberglass strands to transmit data. The data is transmitted with the speed of light by using these cables.
FIFO and LIFO
FIFO stand for 'First In First Out' and is opposite of LIFO 'Last In First Out'. In computers, usually FIFO system is followed i.e. instructions in the queue are handled in an order of first come
first served basis.
File
A file is a collection of data stored under a filename. This can be a document, a picture, an audio, a video or any other type of data.
File extension
A file extension is the suffix at the end of a filename indicating the type of file. Usually the suffixes are of three characters.
File System
File System is used in computers to organize storage of files on a disk. The file system is created when a disk is formatted. It creates the root directory and subsequent directories are
created under the root directory.
Firewall
A computer firewall is used to protect a networked server or client machine from intrusion and damage by unauthorized users. Software programs that monitor and restrict external access to a
computer serve as firewalls. A firewall router uses access lists and other methods to ensure the security of the private network.
Firmware
Firmware is a software program loaded in the ROM of a hardware device and determines as to how the device will communicate with other hardware in the computer. Firmware is "semi-permanent" as it
remains the same unless updated by a firmware updater.
Flash
Flash on a web page, refers to Macromedia's Web animation technology.
Flash Memory
Flash memory is a memory of ROM nature. Flash memory is used to store the BIOS settings in a computer's ROM.
Flatbed
Flatbed is a type of scanner or copier that uses a flat, glass surface for scanning documents or other objects.
Folders
Folders or directories are used to store files in an organized manner (to keep track of them) on storage devices such as hard discs, floppies, CDs etc.
Font
A font is a typeface of a certain size and style.
Format
A storage device, such as a hard drive or a floppy require formatting to be recognized by your computer. Formatting involves testing of the disk and writing of a new directory structure onto the
disk. Formatting erases all existing data on a disk so one should be careful before formatting a disk in use.
Freeware
Freeware is a software which can be used without any cost or payment.
Frozen
A computer not responding to any user input, is said to be frozen.
FTP
FTP is acronym for "File Transfer Protocol." FTP governs the transfer of files/data from one computer to another via Internet .
