Here are some basic definitions for some of the technology terms that you may come across:

Application – A software program in which you do your work. ie. MS Word, MS Excel, QuickBooks, etc.

Backup – A copy of your data that you keep in case of accidental loss of data.

Boot – This is the action of starting up a computer.

CD-ROM –  Stands for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory. This is a device that reads CDs (Compact Discs)

CPU – the Central Processing Unit. This is a computer chip that processes the data that you input into the computer.  In essence, it is the brains of the computer.

Data – This is information that us stored and/or processed on a computer.

Tech Measurements Guide:

bit = one binary digit – it is either a “1” or a “0”

byte = 8bits

kilobyte (KB)= 1024 bytes

megabyte (MB) = 10124 kilobytes

gigabyte (GB) = 1024 megabytes

terabyte (TB) = 1024 gigabytes