A computer is a programmable machine that responds to instructions in a set manner. Common mass storage devices include disk drives and CD-ROMs.
Examples are work processors and spreadsheets.
The smallest unit of information on a computer system, stored as a 0 or a 1. Data is stored on a computer in bytes. A byte is equivalent to one character, such as a letter or a number. A byte is made up of 8 consecutive bits. A removable disk that stores data.