Computer Terms and Their Meanings

Basic Computer Terminology:

1. Bit: A binary unit of data storage with only 2 digits 0 and 1.

2. BIOS: Acronym for basic input/output system, the built-in software that determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a disk.

3. Boot: Another Computer term for “Starting a Computer”. Similarly reboot means restart.

Interesting Facts about Technology General Knowledge

Aircraft Carrier

An aircraft carrier gets about 6 inches per gallon of fuel.

 

Airplanes

The first United States coast to coast airplane flight occurred in 1911 and took 49 days. A Boeing 747s wingspan is longer than the Wright brother’s first flight (120ft).

 Aluminum

The Chinese were using aluminum to make things as early as 300 AD Western civilization didn't rediscover aluminum until 1827.