MIS - Bits, Bytes, Info Systems

RAM (Random Access Memory)

A volatile type of memory that loses its contents when power is off

Bandwidth

Determines how much data can be transmitted over a network in a given amount of time, influencing data transfer speed.

Persistent Storage

Storage types like SSD, HDD, and flash memory devices that hold data long-term, retaining information even when powered off.

Data

Raw facts devoid of context.

Metadata

Information about data

Information

Data that has been processed and given context or meaning.

Knowledge

The ability to derive insights from information and apply it in decision-making situations.

Database

An organized collection of relevant data, structured for efficient retrieval and manipulation.

System

An interconnected set of elements that work together in a coherent manner to achieve a specific purpose.

Software

A collection of programs, data, and documentation necessary for functionality.

Software System

A configuration of software elements engaging collectively to function effectively.

Application Software

Software specifically designed to assist users in performing tasks.

System Software

The underlying software required for application programs to operate correctly on a hardware platform.

User

An individual who interacts with the computer system, either as an end-user or as someone utilizing output from the system.

Bit

The fundamental unit of information storage, capable of holding a binary state (either 0 or 1).

Byte

A group of 8 bits, which is a basic unit of data in computer systems

Kilobyte (KB)

1,000 bytes; approximately equivalent to a standard page of text (1800 characters).

Megabyte (MB)

Roughly 1,000,000 bytes; can store an average of one book with 20 pages, or around 2 HD movies.

Gigabyte (GB)

About 1,000 MB; roughly equivalent to 1,000-2,000 books.

Terabyte (TB)

About 1,000 GB; can store around 250,000 MP3 songs.

Hexadecimal Color Codes

Color values in web design represented as a six-digit alphanumeric string preceded by a pound sign (#), where each pair of characters corresponds to red, green, and blue values.