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Fail

Definition In technology, the term ‘fail’ typically refers to a system or component not performing its intended function. This can be due to software errors, hardware malfunction, or network issues,

Fighting Game

Definition A Fighting Game refers to a genre of video games in which players engage in virtual hand-to-hand combat against an opponent. These games commonly feature a wide range of

False Positive

Definition A “false positive” in technology refers to a test result incorrectly showing the presence of a condition, such as a system erroneously identifying legit processes or actions as harmful.

Fatal Exception

Definition A fatal exception is a term used in computing to refer to a situation where the software (or more specifically, an operating system or application) encounters a problem it

First Normal Form

Definition First Normal Form (1NF) is a fundamental level of database normalization that eliminates duplicate data by ensuring that each column in a table contains only atomic (indivisible) values and

File Allocation Table 32

Definition File Allocation Table 32, or FAT32, is a type of file system introduced by Microsoft in 1996 as an improvement over its predecessor FAT16. It is used to organize

Fiber to the Curb

Definition Fiber to the Curb (FTTC) is a telecommunications system where fiber optic cables run directly to a platform or junction box near homes or any business premises. From this

Flow Chart

Definition A flow chart is a diagram that represents a process, showing the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting them with arrows. This diagrammatic representation

First Come, First Served

Definition First Come, First Served (FCFS) is a term used in computing to refer to a scheduling algorithm. This algorithm deals with tasks in the exact order that they arrive