Basics in Digital System
Bit: It is a short form of Binary digit. It's value may be either 0 or 1
Word: A group of bits is called a binary word
Byte: A binary word containing eight bits is called a byte
Nibble: A binary word containing four bits is called nibble
Computer: It is an electronic machine used for computing. it reserves information, process it, and give the results
Hardware: The physical component of a computer is called hardware
Instruction: A command given to a computer to perform a certain operation is called instruction
Program: A set of instructions arranged in a sequence to carry out given task is called a program
Software: A set of programs is called software
Integrated Circuit: It is interconnected active and passive elements integrated on a single chip capable to perform a complete electronic circuit function
Bit: It is a short form of Binary digit. It's value may be either 0 or 1
Word: A group of bits is called a binary word
Byte: A binary word containing eight bits is called a byte
Nibble: A binary word containing four bits is called nibble
Computer: It is an electronic machine used for computing. it reserves information, process it, and give the results
Hardware: The physical component of a computer is called hardware
Instruction: A command given to a computer to perform a certain operation is called instruction
Program: A set of instructions arranged in a sequence to carry out given task is called a program
Software: A set of programs is called software
Integrated Circuit: It is interconnected active and passive elements integrated on a single chip capable to perform a complete electronic circuit function
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