Definitions
Software & Computer Theory
Hardware
Motherboard
OS
100

Device that stores and process data. 

Computer 

100
This type of program or app is used to surf the web. 

CLUE:Not a specific one, but a general one.

Web Browser 

100
Similar to a HDD, it can also be external and is used to store files

Solid State Drive (SSD)

100

The motherboard holds the "brains" of the computer. What do we call the slot that holds the computer's "brain"?

CPU slot

100

This is the most used operating system in the world. 

Windows

200

A piece of hardware that connects all the computer parts together. It lets the processor communicate with other parts of the computer.

motherboard  

200

Eight characters (or bits) make up something called a?

Byte 

200

Stores information so you can use it later

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

200

This slot on the motherboard holds the RAM.

Memory Slot

200

iOS is an operating system by which giant tech company?

Apple

300

Full definition of CPU acronym.

Central Processing Unit

300

A tiny computer that specializes in only one thing.

Microcontroller

300

Stores information temporarily to help the computer run faster. The size of this device is measured in GB (gigabytes)

RAM 

300

These ports connect the optical and hard disk drives to the motherboard.

SATA Ports 

300

Non-apple cell phones use this OS.

Android

400

This is what we call the program that runs the whole computer. 

Operating system

400
What we call "1" and "0" in computer-speak

Binary

400

This is device stores boot information permanently for the computer to start up. Clue: A type of memory

ROM

400

These slots are designed to expand your computers abilities. You can connect graphics cards and other hardware here.

PCIe slots 

400

A type of OS that is open-source and is used for servers and other hardware

Linux
500

A closed loop that carries electricity around. CLUE: Computers have lots of them.

Circuit

500

A program that "compiles" information so that the computer can process it.

Compiler 

500

This device provides power to the entire computer. 

PSU (Power Supple Unit)

500

The motherboard has these "chipsets" to help the CPU execute commands. HINT: Cardinal directions...

North Bridge and South Bridge

500

A penguin is the mascot of this lesser known OS 

Linux

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