What is the unit of measurement used with computer system?

Answer 1

There are a variety of units used to measure computer systems. One is the bit,

which is essentially a 1 digit binary number. This can be used to describe the "bit

width" or how large a number your computer can handle at once. An 8 bit computer

can handle up to an 8 digit binary number, equivalent to 256. Another unit is the

hertz, which is the number of times your computer can do one command in a second.

A 3 GHz computer can do 3 billion commands in 1 second. There are many other less

used units but those 2 are the most common.

Note that these are not measurements of the "computer system". One is a measurement

of information quantity, the other is a measurement of the frequency of electrical events.

Similarly, a few other units associated with "computer system" measurements are the inch,

the pound, and the dollar. Their specific definitions and applications aren't likely to require

explanation.