Hardware
What is the role of the POWER SUPPLY?
Internal hardware component that supplies components in a computer with power.
What is the purpose of an operating system?
Manage all hardware & software on computer
This serves as security software between a computer and Internet sites or between multiple computer networks
Firewall
In what scenario would a variable help?
Keeping track of the player´s score, lives, etc.
What is the purpose of a database?
Store persistent information related to the user or app
What is the definition for hardware.
Hardware is the physical parts of the computer
What does a file extension tell your computer?
What type of program to open the file with
The __________ is the largest WAN in existence.
Internet
What would be a good use for conditions?
1. Changing the level based on the player´s score
2. Keeping the timer on the screen
3. Creating a musical sheet to play in the background
Changing the level based on the player´s score
What does an app need to work?
Design, Code and Database
(Frontend, Middleware, Backend)
Abigail is organizing her computer files and wonders which part of the computer is the permanent memory that holds programs and files.
Hard Drive
A computer uses ________ to organize all of the different files and applications that it contains.
Folders
The connection between devices in your home is called a ____ Area Network
Local Area Network, LAN
How can functions help you when coding?
1. Breaks down code into reusable and specific code blocks
2. Checks if a value is true or false
3. Allows you to store a value and retrieve it later
Breaks down code into reusable and specific code blocks
What is the purpose of the design (frontend) of the app?
Create the user interface with visual elements and manage the app state
Luna is trying to understand the difference between RAM and a storage device such as HDD or SSD while organizing her computer files. What should she know?
RAM is temporary memory, storage devices can keep files and folders permanently
When you run an application, what resources does it use?
Memory and CPU time
Which hardware device links multiple networks and directs traffic between networks?
Router
What type of data can have properties and methods/functions?
Objects
What tasks does an app backend have to accomplish?
Set up the database and facilitate connections to create, read, update, and delete data
James is using his computer to run a complex simulation. What is the purpose of the CPU in this scenario?
Enables you to use programs and apps. Processes instructions.
When an application is running, the operating system manages it as a ...
process
What is an IP address?
A unique identifier for your device made up of 4 bytes
A list of items such as strings or integers is referred to as
Array
Which app was recently banned and immediately extended to remain available for 90 more days
TikTok