Computer hardware
Networking Hardware
Networking Concepts
Software Tools
Miscellaneous
100
the short term memory for a computer, holds running program
What is Ram, random access memory
100
a network device which connect several computers together and broadcasts information to each computer
What is a hub
100
the logical configuration of computers on a network, examples include ring, bus, and star
What is network topology
100
formats that store digitial information, often in compressed forms. Examples include .jpg, .png, .gif
What are image files?
100
One of the most important parts of a technology implementation, often neglected, and when neglected often a reason an implementation struggles
What is teacher/user professional development?
200
The most common long term storage device for a computer, stores documents files and installed programs
What is a hard drive
200
a device that connects multiple computers together and transmit information to the computer that requested it
What is a switch
200
this refers to the amount of information a network is capable of transmitting often measured in gigabits per second or megabits per second
What is bandwidth
200

the name for the core software on a computer or mobile device that manages resources and connected devices.

What is the operating system?

200
The location on a Windows computer that allows users to change settings such as sound, video, power management options, and security.
What is the control panel?
300
an output device that is used to display images on a monitor, video screen, or projector
What is a video card or graphics adapter
300
a device that connects multiple networks together and uses packet addresses to deliver information to the network and computer that requested it
What is a router
300
Using the most common network addressing protocol, this number represents the unique network location of a computer.
What is an IP address
300
This refers to the number of pixels used to display an image, has an effect on file size and the size of a displayed image on a screen or projector.
What is resolution?
300
Network data is broken up into these objects. Each of these carries data, along with information about where the data is being transmitted to.
What is a packet?
400
a device in a computer that communicates information between peripherals, input devices and output devices, along with the CPU
What is a motherboard
400
the most common physical medium for communication of network information
What is copper or network cable for cat 5 / 6 cable
400
A remote computer that runs software, hosts services and applications, and can provide remote storage
What is a server?
400

A digital media format used to communicate information.  Common filetypes are .mov, .mp4, .mpg

What are video files?

400
This medium is capable of very high bandwidth and is often used to carry information over very long distances and supplying Internet services to buildings and facilities. In some cases, this medium is used to carry network signals directly to a desktop computer.
What is fiber optic cable?
500
the most common Universal input and output port on a PC
What is a USB port
500
a device and/or software that prevents intrusion from unwanted networked computers and information
What is a firewall
500
Services that run on the internet, including storage and applications, providing off-site infrastructure
What are cloud services?
500
This technology allows for more efficient file sharing, storage, and transmission of data. Common applications are .zip files, .mp3 files, .mp4 files.
What is file compression?
500
This federal program provides direct funding to eligible schools to assist in paying for Internet connections and internal wiring and networking components
What is E-Rate?
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