Computers
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
What gaming platform is developed by Microsoft?
Xbox
What type of keyboard switch is known for its tactile feedback and audible click sound?
Mechanical
Name two popular operating systems for personal computers.
Examples include Windows, macOS, Linux
Who is considered the "father of modern computer science"?
Alan Turing
Name two types of computer memory.
RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read-Only Memory)
Name the handheld gaming console produced by Nintendo.
Nintendo Switch
Name a popular wireless communication technology used in modern computer mice.
Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless
What is the difference between system software and application software?
System software manages hardware and provides common services; application software is specific to tasks.
When was the first computer virus discovered, and what did it do?
The first computer virus, Creeper, was discovered in the early 1970s and displayed a message on infected machines.
What is the function of a motherboard?
Connects various components and allows communication between them.
What is the primary gaming platform for the game "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End"?
PlayStation (PS4 or PS5)
What does "Hz" refer to in the context of monitors?
Refresh rate (e.g., 60Hz, 144Hz)
What does GUI stand for?
Graphical User Interface
Name the first commercially successful personal computer.
The Altair 8800 (1975) is often considered the first commercially successful personal computer.
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
Name the highly popular sandbox game where players can build and explore their own virtual worlds.
Minecraft
Name a display technology known for its deep blacks and high contrast ratios.
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode)
What does HTML stand for?
HyperText Markup Language
What is a firewall, and what does it protect against?
A firewall is a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic; it protects against unauthorized access.
Explain the difference between a modem and a router.
A modem connects to the internet, while a router directs data traffic between devices in a network.
What is the main objective in the game "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild"?
Rescue Princess Zelda and defeat Calamity Ganon
What type of printer uses powdered toner to create images on paper?
Laser printer
Name two high-level programming languages.
Examples include Python, Java, C++
Explain the concept of encryption.
Encryption is the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.