Parts of a computer
What is Motherboard?
A motherboard is the main circuit board inside a computer that connects the different parts of a computer together.
What is USB Flash Drive?
A small storage device that uses flash memory and connects to the computer through a USB port; also called a pen drive, jump drive, or thumb.
What is TCP/IP?
The fundamental rules (protocols) dictating how data travels across networks, from your device to servers and back.
What is Malware?
Malicious software like viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware and spyware
What is Input Devices?
Mouse, keyboard, webcam, microphone, scanner, joystick.
What is RAM?
Stands for Random Access Memory. It stores data and instructions while the computer is working.
What is Cloud Storage?
Areas on Internet servers where data and applications can be stored and accessed.
What is LAN?
Your home or office network, connecting devices in a small area
What is Phishing?
Tricking users via emails/messages into giving up sensitive data.
What is Output Devices?
Speakers, headphones, printer.
What is CPU?
Stands for Central Processing Unit. A piece of the computer’s hardware that processes and compares data and completes arithmetic and logical operations.
What is Hard Disk Drives?
Traditional, uses spinning platters for large, cost-effective storage
What is World Wide Web?
The collection of linked pages and resources (websites) accessed via browsers (like Edge, Safari) over the Internet.
What is Ransomware?
Encrypts data and demands payment for its release.
What is Connectivity/Networking?
Wi-Fi adapters, modems, USB cables, external hard drives.
What is power Supply Unit?
Converts wall power for computer components.
What is Solid State Dives
Faster, uses flash memory for quicker data access.
What is NIC?
The hardware component in your computer that physically connects to the network.
What is DDoS Attacks?
Overwhelming a system with traffic to make it unavailable.
What is Expansion Cards?
PCI cards that add specialized functionality
What is the Hard Drive?
The most commonly used type of secondary storage device, which stores bits of data as aligned particles on the surface of a magnetic disk.
What is Optical Drives?
Reads CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs
What is ISP?
The company that provides your connection to the Internet.
What is Social Engineering?
Manipulating people to gain access.
What is Sysrem unit/Case?
The main box containing the internal hardware.