Gadget Gurus
The smallest unit of digital data, either 0 or 1
What is a bit?
A device that directs traffic between different networks.
What is a router?
The main software that manages computer hardware.
What is an operating system?
Shortcut to copy, cut, or paste data on a computer.
What are keyboard shortcuts?
Ensures users have only the access they need.
What is least privilege?
A group of 8 bits.
What is a byte?
The protocol that assigns IP addresses automatically.
What is DHCP?
Command-line interface for interacting with the OS.
What is the terminal or command prompt?
Feature that allows a user to install or remove software.
What is package management or app installation?
Protects systems by updating software and fixing vulnerabilities.
What is patch management?
The physical components of a computer.
What is hardware?
Converts human-friendly domain names into IP addresses
What is DNS?
Process of starting a computer from powered off to ready state.
What is booting?
Utility to monitor CPU, memory, and disk usage.
What is Task Manager or System Monitor?
Copies of data kept in case of system failure.
What are backups?
Software that allows users to perform tasks like writing or browsing.
What is application software?
A device that directs traffic between different networks.
What is LAN = local network, WAN = wide area network?
OS feature that separates applications and protects memory.
What is process isolation?
File system feature to organize data hierarchically.
What are directories/folders?
Software that monitors and defends endpoints from malware.
What is endpoint protection or antivirus?
The type of software that manages hardware and provides services for applications
What is system software?
A secure private connection over the Internet for remote access.
What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
Allows multiple programs to run at the same time.
What is multitasking?
Tool used to find files or search contents quickly.
What is a search utility or indexing tool?
Documentation that describes how to restore operations after a failure.
What is a disaster recovery plan?