Hardware
What is the "brain" of the computer?
The CPU (Central Processing Unit)
What is the software that runs the computer and manages hardware?
Operating System (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux)
Is a keyboard an input or output device?
Input
What does Wi-Fi allow devices to do?
Connect to a network wirelessly
What does IP stand for in "IP Address"?
Internet Protocol
Which hardware component stores data long term, even when power is off?
Hard drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD)
What type of software is used to create documents?
Word processor (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs)
Is a printer an input or output device?
Output
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
What is an IP address used for?
Identifying devices on a network
What part of a computer temporarily holds data currently in use?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
What is an example of a web browser?
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
What type of device is a touchscreen?
Both input and output
What is a router used for?
It connects different networks and directs data traffic
What does a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) do?
Renders images, video, and animations
What is the difference between system software and application software?
System software runs the computer; application software helps users complete tasks
Give two examples of input devices.
Keyboard, mouse, scanner, webcam (any two)
What is a modem’s role?
It converts digital signals to/from the internet service provider
Name three internal hardware components.
CPU, RAM, motherboard (answers may vary)
What is open-source software?
Software whose code is freely available to use, modify, and share
Give two examples of output devices.
Monitor, speaker, printer (any two)
What is the difference between LAN and WAN?
LAN is local (like a home), WAN is wide (like the internet)
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator