Computer Basics
The physical components of a computer, like the keyboard and CPU.
What is Hardware?
This worldwide system of interconnected computer networks allows you to access websites.
What is the Internet?
This man was builder of CC++ is the most popular tool used to build these entertainment products that you play on a PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch.
What are Video Games?
This built-in pointing device on a laptop allows you to control the cursor without an external mouse.
What is a touchpad (or trackpad)?
This type of server is dedicated to storing and managing files that can be accessed by other computers on the network.
What is a File or Storage Server?
This type of high-speed memory is temporary and loses its data when the computer is turned off.
What is RAM (Random Access Memory)?
A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network.
What is an IP Address?
This is the first name of the computer scientist who invented C++ back in 1979. (Hint: It starts with a 'B').
Who is Bjarne? (Bjarne Stroustrup)
Because laptops generate heat in a tight space, this component (often paired with heat sinks) forces hot air out.
What is a cooling fan?
Unlike standard desktop computers, servers are often built into flat, stackable chassis designed to fit into these metal enclosures.
What are Server Racks?
Considered the "brain" of the computer, it fetches and executes instructions.
What is the CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
This network device directs data packets between different networks, like connecting your home to the internet.
What is a Router?
Bjarne, the creator of C++, was born and raised in this European country known for Legos and Vikings.
What is Denmark?
This type of modern storage is preferred in laptops over traditional HDDs because it has no moving parts and saves battery.
What is an SSD (Solid State Drive)?
This server feature uses multiple hard drives to back up or speed up data storage so that if one drive fails, no data is lost.
What is RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)?
This system software manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.
What is an Operating System (OS)?
A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
What is a Firewall?
Besides games, C++ is used to build these massive master programs that run your computer, like Windows or Apple's macOS.
What is an Operating System?
This specific type of rechargeable battery is the industry standard for modern laptops due to its energy density.
What is a Lithium-ion (Li-bit/Li-on) battery?
This type of server translates human-readable domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses.
What is a DNS Server (Domain Name System)?
The binary value of the byte 00001010 in decimal.
What is 10?
This protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices when they connect to a network.
What is DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?
C++ also powers the backend of these apps that you use every single day to surf the internet, like Google Chrome or Safari.
What is a Web Browser?
This laptop-specific port replication device allows you to easily connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse with a single cable.
What is a docking station?
This term describes a server's ability to remain operational and accessible for long periods without interruption (often measured in "nine's").
What is Uptime (or High Availability)?