Computer Concepts
The 4 basic operations of any computer.
Input Processing Output Storage
Python is a ___ based programming language.
Text
The set of keys where your hands must "return" to after keying a letter.
Homerow
The "brain" and "heart" of a computer. One is made of transistors, and the other is a PCB.
CPU and Motherboard.
Before "computers" were a device the word was used as a ___.
Title of an occupation
All computers should be used s____, r______, and e____.
Safely, responsibly, and ethically.
The statement used to bring in modules and libraries and access their functionality for your program.
Import
Undo
Ctrl + Z
The unit of measurement used to describe the speed of which a single cycle CPU cycle(Fetch-Decode-Execute)is done. Also used to describe refresh rates on computer monitors.
Hertz (Hz)
Order these from largest to smallest.
100 GB, 1 TB, 10MB, 100KB
1 TB, 100 GB, 10 MB, 100KB
The idea of simplifying something more complex. In the computer realm, it helps focus on what complex components do instead of how exactly they work.
Abstraction
The style of programming in which the program reacts to specific events (e.g., sensor input or button press).
Event-Driven Programming
The keyboard shortcuts for Copy, Cut, and Paste.
Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+V
Any separate device that is connected to computer. Could use USB, TRS plugs, HDMI, or even wireless technologies.
Peripherals
Transistors, vacuum tubes and mechanical relays work using the same basic principle.
Switching the flow of electricity on and off very quickly.
All computers require ______, the physical components, and ________, the programs used to give directions to the components.
Hardware, Software.
This 'for loop' will repeat any code below it how many times?
for i in range(5):
5 times
The "unit" to measure typing speed.
Words per minute (WPM).
The 2 most common types of storage device types. One is made of large magnetic platters, the other is comprised of small transistors.
Hard disk drives and Solid-state drives
Binary is the use of 1s and 0s which can be used to represent ON/OFF in switches or ___ and ___ in logic situations.
1s and 0s, True and False
Technology is a ____ to be used wisely for ___'s _____.
Technology is a tool to be used wisely for God's glory.
A name that stores a value. Can be a number, string, or other types of data.
Variable
Where and how your body is positioned while typing.
Posture
Operating systems, word processors, video games, photo editors, web browsers, and BIOS; these are all different types of ___.
Software
Name 2 computing devices that were used before electricity.
Abacus, astrolabe, slide ruler, clocks, step reckoner, tables (books), analytical engine, tabulating machines