2 Glossary
Basic Input Output System. A collection of primitive computer
routines, usually burnt into ROM, that controls the real-time clock,
keyboard, disk drives, video display, and other peripheral devices.
bit
Binary digit. The smallest unit of computer data.
bits per second
(bps) A unit of transmission. Also called baud rate.
board
Printed circuit board. Board onto which computer components are
soldered and thin wires are printed to connect the components.
boot
To start up a computer. See cold boot and warm boot.
bus
An electronic circuit within a computer used for transmitting data or
electrical power from one device to another.
byte
Group of eight contiguous bits.
CD audio
Also called digital audio, uses the same format as conventional
music CDs. CD audio sounds have been digitized at a high sam-
pling rate.
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