Explanation

• LAN stands for Local Area Network.
• It is a network that connects devices within a limited geographical area.
• LAN is commonly used in homes, schools, laboratories, university campuses, and office buildings.
• It provides high-speed communication and resource sharing between connected devices.

Additional information:

• MAN: Metropolitan Area Network – Covers a city or metropolitan area
• WAN: Wide Area Network – Covers a large geographical area (countries/continents)

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• SDLC stands for Software Development Life Cycle.
• SDLC is a structured process for developing software efficiently.
• It defines stages from planning to maintenance.
• Ensures software is high-quality, cost-effective, and meets requirements.
• Common phases: Requirement Analysis → Design → Implementation → Testing → Deployment → Maintenance.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

• WMA stands for Windows Media Audio.
• It is a digital audio file format developed by Microsoft.

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

Explanation

• SIM stands for Subscriber Identity Module.
• A SIM card securely stores the subscriber's identity and enables access to a mobile network.

Additional information:

• First SIM card developed: 1991
• Invented in: Munich, Germany
• Manufacturer: Giesecke+Devrient (G+D)
• PIN: Personal Identification Number
• PUK: Personal Unblocking Key

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

Explanation

• HDMI stands for: High-Definition Multimedia Interface
  

• HDMI is a proprietary audio/video interface

Last updated 08 Nov 2026 by NA