Computer Basics
Programming Concepts
Computer Components
Types of Computers
Computer Companies
100

What is the brain of the computer?

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

100

What is a sequence of instructions called?

Algorithm / Program

100

What is the motherboard?

The main circuit board of a computer, connecting all the components.

100

What is the difference between a desktop and a laptop computer?

 Desktop computers are typically larger and have a fixed monitor, while laptops are smaller and portable.

100

A popular computer engenieer that worked for APPLE

Steve Jobs

200

What is one of the main types of computer memory?

RAM (Random Access Memory) 

ROM (Read-Only Memory)

Cache 

200

What is a loop used for?

To repeat a block of code multiple times.

200

What is the purpose of the CPU?

To execute instructions and perform calculations.

200

Name a type of handheld computer.(can be used by hand)

Smartphone, tablet

200

Name a popular brand of laptops.

Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple, Acer (any of these)

300

Name three input devices.

Keyboard, mouse, webcam (or microphone, scanner, etc.)

300

Name a command that use a conditional statements.

If-else statement/ while

300

Name three types of storage devices.

Hard disk drive (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD), flash drive

300

What is a server used for?

To provide services to other computers on a network.

300

Which company produces the PlayStation gaming console?

Sony

400

What is the difference between hardware and software?

Hardware is the physical components of a computer, while software is the programs that run on it.

400

What is a function in programming?

A block of code that performs a specific task.

400

What is the RAM memory?

RAM is volatile memory used for temporary storage

400

What is a supercomputer?

A very powerful computer capable of performing complex calculations at high speeds.

400

What is the name of the company that owns Xbox?

Microsoft Corporation

500

What is the operating system of a computer? or mention an operating system?

The software that manages a computer's resources and communicates with the hardware. (Examples: Windows, macOS, Linux)

500

What is a flowchart used for?

To represent a series of steps or an algorithm visually

500

Explain the role of the graphics card

To process and display visual information on the screen.

500

Explain the concept of a mainframe computer

A large, powerful computer used by businesses and organizations for critical tasks.

500

Which company developed the first personal computer?

IBM (International Business Machines)