Hardware Essentials
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit.
Windows uses a GUI. What does GUI stand for?
Graphical User Interface.
What verb means “start a computer by loading the operating system”?
boot up.
Idiom for “latest, most innovative tech.”
cutting-edge technology.
Fill the gaps:
“Yesterday the server ______ (crash), but today it ______ (work) normally.”
crashed / works. — Past Simple + Present Simple.
Name the temporary memory that stores data the CPU is using right now.
RAM (Random Access Memory).
Which built-in tools protect Windows from malware? (name one)
Windows Defender or firewall.
What do you do to a loose RAM stick to fix contact problems?
reseat (remove and reinsert).
“We’re ______ the same page” means we all share understanding. Fill the phrase.
on
Give all 3 forms of mean and use one in a sentence
mean – meant – meant
Which component connects CPU, RAM and other parts to move data around the motherboard?
The system bus.
Choose the word: Windows can run several apps (simultaneously / sequentially only).
Simultaneously.
What word can be used here?
The old computer system is _______ to cyberattacks because it hasn’t been updated.
The old computer system is vulnerable to cyberattacks because it hasn’t been updated.
Metaphor for a huge disaster/failure in computing (Windows error screen).
blue screen of death.
Choose in / on / at.
The office will be closed ___ Christmas.
The new software version will be released ___ Monday.
The headquarters is situated ___ 123 Garu Street.
The office will be closed at Christmas.
The new software version will be released on Monday.
The headquarters is situated at 123 Garu Street.
Give two differences between an HDD and an SSD.
HDD uses spinning disks/slow
SSD uses flash/faster & more durable
What is the difference between hybrid computer systems and embedded computer systems?
Embedded systems are specialized computers dedicated to a single task within a larger device, like the controller in a microwave or a car's airbag system.
Hybrid systems combine analog and digital computing to handle complex real-world processes, such as in a hospital's patient heart monitor or an aircraft flight simulator.
What’s the difference between restart and reset a computer?
Restart = shut down and boot up again, keeping settings. Reset = return the system to default settings, often erasing data.
What idiom can we use here?
To win over new customers, the marketing team needs to _______.
To win over new customers, the marketing team needs to think outside the box.
Explain the difference:
She's always leaving her room messy.
She always makes her bed.
She's always leaving her room messy. - annoying habit.
She always makes her bed. -habit, regular action
The unit mentions “redundant power supplies.” What problem do they prevent?
System shutdown if one power supply fails — the other keeps the server running.
What difference does the unit point out between “safeguard” and “enable”? Give examples of sentences.
Safeguard = protect the system from threats
Enable = allow functions or make features possible.
What is the difference between the verbs ensure and verify in IT troubleshooting? Give an example of each.
Ensure = take action to make certain something will happen or is true.
Example: An admin ensures the firewall is enabled by configuring settings.
Verify = check or confirm that something is correct after it has been set or done.
Example: After installation, the admin verifies that the firewall is running by testing it.
What idiom can we use here?
With a clear plan and good teamwork, the conference should be _______.
With a clear plan and good teamwork, the conference should be smooth sailing.
Each sentence has a mistake with the preposition. Correct them.
We had a team meeting on the morning to discuss updates.
The power button is in the left side of the monitor.
The developers are debugging the software in the moment.
Our product launch will be at April 15th.
You can find the image in the screen.
We had a team meeting in the morning to discuss updates.
The power button is on the left side of the monitor.
The developers are debugging the software at the moment.
Our product launch will be on April 15th.
You can find the image on the screen.