Computer Basics
Hardware
Networking
Programming & Databases
Security
Random!
100
This component is considered the “brain” of the computer and performs calculations and instructions.
What is the CPU
100
This hardware component stores the operating system, applications, and files long term.
What is a storage drive (SSD or HDD)
100
This device connects multiple devices within the same local network.
Hint: this is smart not dumb
What is a switch
100
This is a step-by-step set of instructions used to solve a problem in programming.
What is an Algorithm
100
This type of attack tricks users into revealing sensitive information through deceptive emails or messages.
What is phishing
100
Which company created Windows?
A. Apple
B. Microsoft
C. Google
D. IBM
B. Microsoft
200
This type of memory is temporary and is cleared when the computer is turned off.
What is RAM
200
This type of port is commonly used to connect peripherals like keyboards, flash drives, and mice.
What is a USB
200
This networking term describes a small network typically within a home or office.
What is a local area network (LAN)
200
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
This programming language executes its code line by line
What is an interpreted language
200
This security principle ensures that information is only accessible to authorized users.
What is Confidentiality
200
Which of these is considered cloud storage?
A. Google Drive
B. RAM
C. BIOS
D. GPU
A. Google Drive
300
This storage device uses spinning magnetic disks to store data.
What is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
300
This is what on the Motherboard?
What is the PCIe slots
300
Port 25
responsible for sending email
what is SMTP
300
In databases, this represents a single piece of information about an entity.
What is an attribute
300
Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt systems is known as this.
What is Malware
300
What does “URL” stand for?
A. Universal Resource Location
B. Uniform Resource Locator
C. User Routing Link
D. Universal Routing Language
B. Uniform Resource Locator
400
This firmware stored on a motherboard initializes hardware components when a computer first powers on.
What is the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
This expansion card is responsible for rendering images, videos, and graphics on a computer.
What is a GPU/graphics card
400
Identify the type of network cable shown in the image.
What is an RJ-45 (ethernet)
400
This structured language is commonly used to retrieve and manipulate data in relational databases.
What is SQL
400
This type of software monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
What is a Firewall
400
When was npower eatablished
A. 2010
B. 1986
C. 2001
D. 1999
D. 1999
500
This process occurs when a computer starts up and loads the operating system into memory.
What is the Boot Process (booting)
500
This device converts AC power from the wall into DC power for the computer components.
What is a PSU
500
This device connects a local network to the internet and directs traffic between networks.
What is a router
500
This type of data is tagged with meta data
What is semi-structured data
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
These 3 concepts make up the triple A
AAA
What is
Authentication
Authorization
Accounting
500
Which company originally developed the Linux operating system kernel?
A. Microsoft
B. Linus Torvalds
C. Apple
D. IBM
B. Linus Torvalds