History of Computers
The first documented use of the word 'computer' was in
a.)1945 b.) 1970
c.) 1613 d.) 1845
What was (is) 1613?
Billions times smaller than a fingernail
What is a transistor?
The process of diagnosing and fixing problems
What is troubleshooting?
Used to type letters, numbers and symbols
What is a keyboard?
Physical, tangible parts of the computer
What is the Hardware?
Father of the Computer
Who was Charles Babbage?
A network of vehicles and infrastructure that exchanges data to improve safety and efficiency
What is Internet of Vehicles(IOV)?
helps to get crumbs and dust in between keys on the keyboard
What is pressurized air?
Takes pictures and sends them into the computer
What is a digital camera?
Short term memory
What is RAM ( Random Access Memory)?
Ada Lovelace was remembered for what?
What was (is) writing the first algorithm?
These are made from semiconductor material like silicon
What is a transistor?
Actions taken to prevent problems before they occur
What is preventive maintenance?
Inputs clicks and points to choices
What is a mouse?
Considered the 'brains' of the computer
What is CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded what company?
What is Microsoft?
What is the basic function of a computer?
To process information.
The number of steps to troubleshooting
What is 8?
Creates a paper copy of what's on the computer
What is a printer?
Permanently stores the operating system even when the computer is turned off
What is ROM (Read Only Memory)?
Computers in the 1940's used large ____ tubes.
What is vacuum tubes?
What are the four major parts of the von Neumann model?
What is an input device, CPU, Memory Unit, an output device?
If your computer doesn't turn on, what should you check first?
What is a power plug? See if it is plugged in.
The device that shows results from a computer(e.g., monitor, speakers)
What is an output devise?
Acts as the foundation of the computer and contains hardware components such as RAM, CPU, ROM
What is a motherboard?