Computer Hardware
This component is commonly referred to as the "brain" of the computer.
What is the CPU?
CPU is the acronym for.
What is Central Processing Unit?
This network component lies between the router and internal network to provide a customized layer of security.
What is a firewall?
This security practice requires something in addition to a password, such as a code, device, or biometric, to verify your identity.
What is Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)?
This component is a dedicated processor for 2D, and 3D graphical interfaces displayed to the user.
What is the GPU?
PSU is the acronym for.
What is the Power Supply Unit?
This networking device forwards data to the specific device it’s intended for by using MAC addresses.
What is a Switch?
This type of cyberattack uses deceptive emails, messages, or websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or financial details.
What is phishing?
This hardware component provides short-term, volatile storage for computing processes.
What is RAM?
LAN is the acronym for.
What is a Local Access Network?
This system translates human‑readable domain names into numerical IP addresses.
What is a Domian Name System (DNS)?
This catch‑all term describes malicious software designed to infiltrate, damage, or disrupt a computer system.
What is malware?
This US based company briefly became a world naval superpower in 1989 owning 17 submarines, 1 cruiser, 1 frigate, and 1 destroyer.
What is Pepsi Co.?
This hardware component stores data digitally offering faster more reliable storage.
What is a Solid-State Drive (SSD)?
Mbps is the acronym for
What is Megabits per second?
This numerical label is assigned to every device on a network and allows it to communicate over the internet or a local network.
What is an IP Address?
This term refers to a large collection of compromised computers that overwhelm a target with traffic as part of a denial‑of‑service attack.
What is a Botnet?
If a computer powers on but no devices respond and there are no POST codes, this component should be checked first because it routes signals between all major components.
What is the motherboard?
NIST is the acronym for?
What is National Institute of Standards and Technology?
This network issue occurs when data packets never reach their destination, causing problems like lag, delays, or dropped connections.
What is packet loss?
This term refers to the highest level of administrative access on a Unix or Linux system, granting full control over all commands, files, and settings.
What is root?