Internal Components
A special kind of firmware that runs programs strictly to start up the computer is called the:
BIOS
Which kind of device will be recognized by your computer and install on its own?
plug-and-play
What is something the operating system of a computer is responsible for doing?
Managing memory allocation for all applications
Providing a way for the user to create text documents
Allowing the user to access the internet
Allowing the user to write programs
You and your brother are sharing a printer. You install the driver software onto your computer and install the printer. Then, you disconnect the printer and lend it to your brother. When you reconnect the printer later on, what is most likely to happen?
The printer is ready to work.
What is the purpose of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?
To criminalize the act of circumventing, or getting around, access controls that block access to copyrighted works.
The core component of a device that accepts and executes instructions is called the:
CPU
What is the group of files that allows a device to communicate with the computer’s operating system called?
What is an example of a user application?
1. browser
2. text editor
3. games
4. file explorer
What is the purpose of an output device?
To allow the computer to display or communicate the result of a computation
Social media, email, global communication
A circuit board with ports and sockets used to connect the main devices of a computer is called the:
motherboard
How does Bluetooth differ from NFC (Near Field Communication)?
Devices have to be paired.
What are programs that run on the computer that help users perform tasks?
User Application Software
What are the three main components of a computer’s hardware?
CPU, Memory, Motherboard
What is something you can do to help you maintain your digital footprint?
Using privacy settings to limit your exposure
II. Posting long rants when you are angry about something
III. Reviewing posts you are tagged in and taking action if needed
IV. Googling yourself on a regular basis
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
What peripheral reproduces computer images and projects them on a screen?
Projector
Programs that help the computer perform tasks are often called what?
System Software
Name one new kind of computer.
DNA
Quantum
Which creative commons license is the least restrictive?
CC BY (Attribution)
A component with a built in wired network port that allows the computer to connect to a network
Network Interface Card (NIC)
What peripheral acts as a portable storage device?
External Hard Drive
What is the layer between user applications and hardware?
Operating System
These are computer chips that are designed for handling the graphical requirements of gaming and other intensive graphical tasks.
Graphics Processing Units
What is the infrastructure that provides us with the ability to share resources and communicate with others around the world.