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What is a Byte? A byte is another word for character; generally represented by eight digits What is a Bit? in binary, a Bit represents a zero or one What is a Background? A pattern or picture that can be used on the desktop. What is a Backup? Procedures that place a priority on files that would be difficult or impossible to replace or reconstruct if they were lost, such as a company's financial statements, important projects, and works in progress What is Booting? It is the process of starting a computer.