Hardware
Often called the "brain" of the computer, this component executes instructions.
What is the CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
Unlike RAM, storage is "this," meaning it keeps its data even when the power is turned off.
What is Non-volatile?
To access files in the cloud, a device must have a stable connection to this.
What is the Internet?
This is the most essential system software that manages hardware and provides a platform for applications.
What is an Operating System (OS)?
Microsoft Word and Google Docs are examples of this specific type of application.
What is a Word Processor?
This main circuit board acts as a hub, connecting the CPU, RAM, and all other peripherals.
What is the Motherboard?
This traditional storage device uses spinning magnetic platters to read and write data.
What is an HDD (Hard Disk Drive)?
This is the primary benefit of cloud storage, allowing you to open a file from any device, anywhere.
What is Accessibility (or Syncing)?
Windows, macOS, and Linux are all examples of this type of software.
What are Operating Systems?
Unlike system software, application software is designed to perform tasks for the...
Who is the User?
This type of high-speed, volatile memory is used to store data currently being used by the CPU.
What is RAM (Random Access Memory)?
This newer, faster storage technology has no moving parts and uses flash memory.
What is an SSD (Solid State Drive)?
This Google service provides 15 GB of free cloud storage to its users.
What is Google Drive?
These small programs allow the operating system to communicate with specific hardware like printers or webcams.
What are Device Drivers?
This type of application software is used to browse the World Wide Web.
What is a Web Browser?
This hardware component is responsible for rendering images, video, and 2D/3D animations.
What is the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)?
This optical storage medium typically holds about 4.7 GB of data, significantly more than a standard CD.
What is a DVD?
This cloud computing model (SaaS) stands for "Software as a..."
What is Service?
This type of system software helps maintain or configure the computer, such as antivirus or disk defragmenters.
What is Utility Software?
This term refers to application software that is provided for free but still under copyright (unlike Public Domain).
What is Freeware?
This acronym refers to the set of firmware instructions used by the computer to boot up before the OS takes over.
What is BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)?
A storage technology that combines multiple physical disk drive components into a single logical unit for data redundancy or performance.
What is RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
his is the term for the process of scrambling data so it cannot be read without a key, essential for cloud security.
What is Encryption?
System software is typically written in "this" level of programming language to interact directly with hardware.
What is Low-Level
Software that allows users to create and manipulate visual images is called this.
What is Graphics Software