A place where peripheral devices can be attached so that data can be exchanged.
What is a port?
100
If you want to get something done on your computer you will likely need help from the KERNEL? I help to manage devices and software.
What is an operating system?
100
The icons that you see on your computer, I prevent you from having to use a command line operating system like DOS.
What is a gui (graphical user interface)?
200
Being familiar enough with computers that you understand it's limitations, capabilities and how to use it to work more efficiently.
What is being computer literate? (computer literacy also acceptable)
200
Meaningful data that is organized.
What is information?
200
When the pc is off I forget everything- just call me volatile.
What is RAM (random access memory)
200
I'm bilingual I speak digital and analog so you may need me when you need to go online.
What is a modem?
200
I am the type of program that is already on your computer I can help you to do many things like compress files, end a program that is frozen, or even defrag your hard drive.
What is a utility program?
300
I serve a purpose similar to that of a bar code. I can come as a chip or tag and I hold a large amount of information. I can be used to track items, animals or even people.
What is RFID (radio frequency identification)?
300
Name the 4 things a computer can do.
What is input, process, output and storage?
300
I am special software that you may need if you want to see or hear things online or on your computer. This includes animations, special graphics, videos etc.)
What are plug and play players?
300
If you have more than one computer in your home you need me so that other computers can surf the web too!
What is a router?
300
I am stored in ROM not RAM. I need to be in ROM to allow your computer to boot up every time.
What is BIOS (basic input output system)?
400
Searching large amounts of data to find a pattern
What is data mining?
400
A large expensive computer that can run a few programs but it runs them very quickly. You can use this device to solve complex calculations quickly.
What is a supercomputer?
400
I am needed to help to transfer data properly from a host machine to your client computer. I represent the specific PROTOCOLS or rules that must be followed to deliver the content.
What is http (hyper text transfer protocol)?
400
The major categories for software?
What are system software and application software?
400
POST compares itself to me to make sure that everything checks out on your computer. I help POSt to answer questions like- how much RAM should be on this computer?
What is CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor)?
500
Lures used to reveal personal information (credit card numbers, social security number etc)
What is phishing?
500
The main circuit board that has electrical components of a computer. The CPU lives there.
What is the motherboard?
500
I can transmit data via light signals at the speed of light. I can come in thin glass or plastic.
What is fiber optic?
500
I am needed if something in a device has to happen at an exact time. I hardly need any input from you (the user).
What is a RTOS (real time operating system)?
500
I can be a pretty nasty CODE if I am on your computer. I need a host to travel from one machine to another. You may get me if you open an odd attachment in your email.