The term 'Computer Information Unit' can be broken down into three parts: Byte (4 letters), Kilobit (7 letters), and Unit. A Byte is a unit of digital information that typically consists of 8 bits, and a Kilobit is a unit of measurement for digital information and is equal to 1, 024 bits. A Unit is a standard measure of a quantity or amount. Together, these three terms refer to the amount of digital information that a computer can process at one time.