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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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BIOS (basic input/output services) (basic input/output

system) Classically, software routines burned onto the system ROM of a

PC. More commonly seen as firmware that directly controls a particular piece

of hardware. This firmware handles startup operations and low-level control

of hardware such as disk drives, the keyboard, and monitor.

bit Single binary digit. Also, any device that can be in an on or off state.

bit depth Indicates the number of signal characteristics a device can capture

or produce, or the number recorded in a file. Greater bit depths mean more

characteristics can be captured, stored, and reproduced. Often used to

describe the quality of audio or video signals.

BitLocker Drive Encryption Drive encryption software offered in highend

versions of Windows. BitLocker requires a special chip to validate

hardware status and to ensure that the computer hasn’t been hacked.

BitTorrent Peer-to-peer file-sharing program.

Bluetooth Wireless technology designed to create small wireless networks

preconfigured to do specific jobs, but not meant to replace full-function

networks or Wi-Fi.

Blu-ray Disc (BD) Optical disc format that stores up to 100 GB of data,

designed as a replacement media for DVD. Competed with HD DVD.

BNC Uncommon coax connector secured with a quarter twist.

boot To initiate an automatic routine that clears the memory, loads the

operating system, and prepares the computer for use. Term is derived from

“pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” Necessary because RAM doesn’t retain

program instructions when power is turned off.

Boot Camp Apple tool used to install and boot to versions of Windows on a

macOS computer.

Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file File that contains information about

the various operating systems installed on the system as well as instructions

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