Careers
What role desisn, creates and tests software?
Software engineer
Programmer
What part of the HDD stores data magnetically?
Platter
What is required to run demanding programs or games?
CPU
GPU
Who might need a powerful computer to run designodeller software?
3D Designer
What is an example of an input device?
Kekw
Which career writes code to create software based on requirements?
Programmer
What component holds the platters in place in an HDD?
Spindle
What hardware component speeds up performance in demanding applications?
CPU
RAM
Why is software selection important for different tasks?
You must meet the requirements for the program.
You must have what you need to work
What device allows you to input data through touch?
Touchscreen
What role ensures that computer systems and networks run smoothly but doesn’t create software?
IT technician
What is the function of the read/write head in an HDD?
Reads / writes data to the platter
What is the difference between primary and secondary storage?
Primary - volative
Secondary - non-volatile
What software is commonly used by graphics designers?
Drawing Software (Photoshop, krita, etc.)
What device lets you interact with a computer by typing?
Keyboard
What career is responsible for the layout and design of websites?
Web Developer
What part of an HDD helps transfer data between the drive and computer?
How does the processing speed of a CPU affect overall performance?
Makes it faster
What type of software requires high performance for running complex operations?
Games
Calculations
Programming
What device is commonly used to output visual information to a screen?
Monitor
What role involves both designing and testing software, along with maintenance?
Software Engineer
What part of an HDD moves rapidly across the platters to read and write data?
Arm
How does the type of storage (SSD vs. HDD) impact system speed?
SSDs are faster and more reliable, but cost more.
HDDs are slower and less reliable, but are cheaper.
What is the difference between a command-line interface and a graphical user interface?
CLI - type commands
GUI - press what you want
What is the purpose of a mouse in a computer system?