Parts of a Computer
Basic Vocab 1
Basic Vocab 2
Binary numbers/counting
Data/ Misc.
100

The role of this item is to control each unit and connect them together. If there is no ________, computer will not run.

motherboard

100

How many bytes are in a megabyte?

one million

100

This refers to different programming languages used to create, edit or manage computer programs or applications

Code

100

This is the number of unique digits used in the binary system.

TWO

100

What are the 5 steps in the problem solving process?

Define

Prepare

Try

Reflect

Empathy

200

CPU stand for......

Computer Processing Unit

200

how many bytes in a kilobyte?

how many bytes in a gigabyte?

one thousand


one billion

200

 The types of "old school" computers before the types of digital computers we use today.

Analog computer

200

To represent the number 1 in binary, you would write this.

1
200

Hard drive


What is the main, permanent data storage device inside every computer

300

RAM stands for

Random-access memory

300

A computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the owner.

Computer Virus

300

This is a programming error that causes unexpected glitches or problems for a program’s end user.

a Bug

300

Computers use binary code because it's easy to represent these two electrical states.

On/Off

300

Explain what an algorithm is in its most simple definition

It is a step by step process our computers use to help solve problems.

400

This does most of the calculations which allows a computer to function

The CPU

(Brain)

400

is the device that takes the internet coming into your home and shares it with all your different internet-using devices

Router

400

This term can refer to an expert programmer. But it’s most common usage is referring to someone who can gain unauthorized access, or “hack,” other computers or networks.

hacker

400

In the binary number 100, 

the '1' is in this place value.

what is the 4 place value

400

how did the binary and ASCII systems help with less expense and and more simplistic computing for computer users?

These are UNIVERSAL, so every computer can understand them.  No one has to buy multiple types of computers to understand someone on a different type of computer than what they own.

500

Input and output devices are typically housed externally to the main computer chassis are called?

Peripherals

500

General term for the various kinds of programs used to operate computers and related devices 

a)Computer Virus

b)Router

c)Software

Software

500

the physical parts of a computer system, including the monitor, central processing unit, memory, storage disks, printers and scanners, and network equipment, such as routers and servers

hardware

500
When we are converting bits to bytes, 

there are how many kilobytes in two megabytes

2048

500

Why is designing with EMPATHY important 

as creators of technology?

designing with empathy means trying to understand how other people will use your technology, so you can make things that are better and more enjoyable for everyone who are going to buy/use your creation

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