Computer Basics
What is the brain of the computer?
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
What is a sequence of instructions called?
Algorithm / Program
What is the motherboard?
The main circuit board of a computer, connecting all the components.
What is the difference between a desktop and a laptop computer?
Desktop computers are typically larger and have a fixed monitor, while laptops are smaller and portable.
A popular computer engenieer that worked for APPLE
Steve Jobs
What is one of the main types of computer memory?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
Cache
What is a loop used for?
To repeat a block of code multiple times.
What is the purpose of the CPU?
To execute instructions and perform calculations.
Name a type of handheld computer.(can be used by hand)
Smartphone, tablet
Name a popular brand of laptops.
Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple, Acer (any of these)
Name three input devices.
Keyboard, mouse, webcam (or microphone, scanner, etc.)
Name a command that use a conditional statements.
If-else statement/ while
Name three types of storage devices.
Hard disk drive (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD), flash drive
What is a server used for?
To provide services to other computers on a network.
Which company produces the PlayStation gaming console?
Sony
What is the difference between hardware and software?
Hardware is the physical components of a computer, while software is the programs that run on it.
What is a function in programming?
A block of code that performs a specific task.
What is the RAM memory?
RAM is volatile memory used for temporary storage
What is a supercomputer?
A very powerful computer capable of performing complex calculations at high speeds.
What is the name of the company that owns Xbox?
Microsoft Corporation
What is the operating system of a computer? or mention an operating system?
The software that manages a computer's resources and communicates with the hardware. (Examples: Windows, macOS, Linux)
What is a flowchart used for?
To represent a series of steps or an algorithm visually
Explain the role of the graphics card
To process and display visual information on the screen.
Explain the concept of a mainframe computer
A large, powerful computer used by businesses and organizations for critical tasks.
Which company developed the first personal computer?
IBM (International Business Machines)