Intro to Computers
Computer Hardware
Files and Software
Misc Questions
Random Questions
100
What 4 components make a computer, a computer?
Input, Output, Processing, Storage
100
What does the motherboard do?
It is the "body" of the computer, it connects all the other parts together, and allows connections with peripherals.
100
Explain the difference between .png and .jpg files
.png supports transparency in pictures whereas a.jpg does not.
100
Screen resolution refers to...
The number of pixels a screen can show horizontally and vertically
100
What month of the year has 28 days?
All of them
200
The decimal number 16 is equivalent to the number ___ in the binary number system (represent the answer in a byte)
00010000
200
UHD refers to the same resolution as...
a. 8K
b. 4K
c. 1080p
d. 720p
b. 4K
200
Give one example of system software and one example of application software
System Software: Operating systems, file management, compilers, debuggers, BIOS
Application Software: Games, browsers, word processors, powerpoint, etc.
200
Nvidia and AMD are the two main companies that manufacture what component of hardware?
GPUs
200
The first group to all stand up and each hold a pen or pencil in the air
N/a
300
Explain why computers use the binary number system.
Computers communicate / manipulate information using electricity through wires, which can only represent 2 states (on/off)
300
Apart from HDDs and SSDs, what is another example of storage?
External Hard Drives / USB Drives / CD / Floppy Disks
300
What is .mp4 used for?
A comprehensive media extension, capable of holding audio, video and other media.
300
Binary addition:
01001 + 01111 = ???
Then, convert the answer to decimal.
11000, 24
300
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Seven
400
The binary number 01010101 is equivalent to the number _____ in a decimal number system
85
400
Name all 7 parts of a computer that were discussed in class.
Processor (CPU)
Graphics Card (GPU)
Memory (RAM)
Hard Drives / Storage (HDD / SSD)
Motherboard
Power Supply (PSU)
Case
400
How many bits are in a kilobyte?
8000 or 8192
400
DAILY DOUBLE: Each team will bet how many points you will risk for this question. Each team that gets the correct answer will receive the points they bet. Each team that does not get the correct answer will lose the points they bet.
Refresh rate of a display is measured in what unit of measurement?
400
What is the exact name of this class in Alma?
P3 S1 Computer Application-1
500
Set A to always be 1. Draw the truth table for the following logic gate:
500
Explain the similarities and differences of the CPU and GPU
Similarities: They are both processors that manipulate information from an input to an output
Differences: Whereas a CPU processes information for all parts of the computer, a GPU focuses on processing graphics output to the user.
500
Explain the difference between application software and system software.
Application software is a program or group of programs that is designed for the end user.
System software is a type of computer program or group of programs that are designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs.
500
If A is 1 and B is 1, what is S and C?
S: 0
C: 1
500
Name and spell the typhoon that hit Korea this week in English
Typhoon Hinnamnor