KB


Short for kilobyte. When used to decribe data storage, KB usually represents 1,024 bytes. When used to describe data transfer rates, KB represents 1,000 bytes.

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    Short for thousands (kilo) of lines of code. KLOC is a measure of the size of a computer program. The size is determined by measuring the number of lines of source code a program has. High-level languages such as C++, will compile into more lines of machine code than an assembly language, which is a […]

  • KPI

    KPIs, or key performance indicators help organizations achieve organizational goals through the definition and measurement of progress. The key indicators are agreed upon by an organization and are indicators which can be measured that will reflect success factors. The KPIs selected must reflect the organization’s goals, they must be key to its success, and they […]

  • KSA

    Short for the phrase knowledge, skills, and abilities.

  • KQML

    Short for Knowledge Query and Manipulation Language. KQML is a language and protocol for exchanging information and knowledge. Programs use KQML to communicate attitudes about information, such as querying, stating, believing, requiring and subscribing. It is both a message format and a message-handling protocol that supports run-time knowledge sharing among agents. KQML can be used […]

  • KVCD

    Short for K Video Compression Dynamics, KVCD is a modification to the MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 GOP structure that allows you to create over 120 minutes of ‘near DVD quality’ video on a single 80 minute CD-R/CD-RW. The official KVCD resolution is 528×480(576). This resolution standard is referred to as KVCDx3. An alternate resolution, 544×480(576) is […]


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