Careers
HDD Parts
Evaluating a Computer System
Software
Input / Output Devices
100

What role desisn, creates and tests software?

Software engineer

Programmer

100

What part of the HDD stores data magnetically?

Platter

100

What is required to run demanding programs or games?

CPU

GPU

100

Who might need a powerful computer to run designodeller software?

3D Designer

100

What is an example of an input device?

Kekw


200

Which career writes code to create software based on requirements?

Programmer

200

What component holds the platters in place in an HDD?

Spindle

200

What hardware component speeds up performance in demanding applications?

CPU

RAM


200

Why is software selection important for different tasks?

You must meet the requirements for the program.

You must have what you need to work

200

What device allows you to input data through touch?

Touchscreen

300

What role ensures that computer systems and networks run smoothly but doesn’t create software?

IT technician

300

What is the function of the read/write head in an HDD?

Reads / writes data to the platter

300

What is the difference between primary and secondary storage?

Primary - volative

Secondary - non-volatile

300

What software is commonly used by graphics designers?

Drawing Software (Photoshop, krita, etc.)

300

What device lets you interact with a computer by typing?

Keyboard

400

What career is responsible for the layout and design of websites?

Web Developer

400

What part of an HDD helps transfer data between the drive and computer?

HDD controller
400

How does the processing speed of a CPU affect overall performance?

Makes it faster

400

What type of software requires high performance for running complex operations?

Games

Calculations

Programming

400

What device is commonly used to output visual information to a screen?

Monitor

500

What role involves both designing and testing software, along with maintenance?

Software Engineer

500

What part of an HDD moves rapidly across the platters to read and write data?

Arm

500

How does the type of storage (SSD vs. HDD) impact system speed?

SSDs are faster and more reliable, but cost more.


HDDs are slower and less reliable, but are cheaper.

500

What is the difference between a command-line interface and a graphical user interface?

CLI - type commands

GUI - press what you want

500

What is the purpose of a mouse in a computer system?

Allows the user to control the cursor