Bpi

An abbreviation for bits per inch. Tape densities are measured in bits per inch(bpi). where a density of 800 bpi. for example, is eqivalent to 800 characters per inch

Bit

A contraction for binary digit. The term refers to the representation of data in binary form as a series of on/offs or 1/0 digits

Binary System

The base 2 numeric system, which uses the digit 0 and 1. Computer data can be represented by this number

Baud Rate

The unit of measuring data transmission speeds,usually measured in terms of bits per second

BASIC

Beginner's All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code- A very simple language for using numerical problems developed in an online system.

Barcode

A series of thick and thin black bars and spaces of various widths that represents data

Backup File

A duplicate copy of file