Computer Concepts
Which part of the computer is considered the “brain”?
What is the CPU
Is an all in one printer input or output?
What is both Input and Output?
Is Google Chrome system or application software?
What is Application Software?
What is the internet mainly used for?
what is Communication / information sharing ?
What device would you use to type a letter?
what is a Computer ?
What is the difference between data and information?
What is Data is raw, information is processed
Why is RAM called “temporary memory”?
What is Data is lost when power is off
Why is an operating system necessary?
what is To manage hardware and run programs ?
Why should passwords not be shared?
what is Security risk ?
What software is popularly used to create a slideshow?
What is Powerpoint?
Give one example of how a computer processes data in real life.
what is Calculator, ATM, grading system, etc.
Which is faster: RAM or hard drive? Why?
What is RAM – it is directly used by the CPU
Give one example of system software and explain its job.
what is Windows – manages computer operations
Give one example of personal information.
what is Name, address, phone number, school ?
Why is Excel useful in business?
what is Calculations, organizing data / payroll?
Why is storage important in a computer system?
What is saving data and information?
What would happen if a computer had no CPU?
What is it cannot process anything. it would not work.
What could happen if a computer had no operating system?
what is It would not function properly / cannot run programs
How can you tell if a website might be unsafe?
what is No HTTPS, strange URL, pop-ups ?
A teacher saves a file but cannot find it later. Name one possible reason.
what is Saved in wrong location / wrong name ?
Identify the IPOS Stages
What is Input, Processing, Output and Storage
A computer turns on but shows nothing on the screen. Name one possible hardware issue.
what is Monitor problem / GPU / cable / RAM issue
A student installs a game but it doesn’t open. Is this likely hardware or software? Explain.
what is Software (compatibility, missing files, etc.)
A student clicks a link saying “You won a free phone!” and enters their details. What type of attack is this?
what is Phishing / scam ?
A student’s file is lost after a power outage. What should they have done?
what is Save regularly / backup ?