Inside our computers
What are apps?
Applications (apps) are software programs on devices like phones or computers that let users perform specific tasks.
What is known as the 'brain' of the computer?
The CPU is known as the brain of the computer
What is Charles Babbage known for?
Charles Babbage is known as/for inventing the first automatic digital computer / being the father of computers.
What connects all our computers together?
The Internet connects all our computers online together
What is a computer virus?
A computer virus is a type of malicious software, or malware.
What does the monitor do?
It displays visual output.
What were computers originally used for?
Math and keeping records
How did the internet start?
The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information
What is a coding language?
A coding language is a special language with rules that lets humans write instructions for computers to perform tasks
What does the keyboard do?
It allows us to input text
Who designed and built the first adding machine?
The first calculator or adding machine was designed and built by the French mathematician-philosopher Blaise Pascal
What is the first ‘version’ of the internet?
The ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) is the first 'version' of the internet
What are some of the more popular coding languages?
(give at least one)
JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS, and SQL.
What is RAM for?
It is fast, temporary storage for data the CPU uses immediately.
Who built the first calculator?
In 1623 the German astronomer and mathematician Wilhelm Schickard built the first calculator.
Who developed the first networked email system?
Ray Tomlinson
Who created the first ever computer virus?
The first computer virus, Creeper, was created by Bob Thomas in 1971 as a non-malicious experiment on the ARPANET.
What does the PSU (Power Supply Unit) do?
It converts wall power into usable electricity for components.
Who wrote the first program for Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine?
Ada Lovelace wrote the first program for Babbage's Analytical Engine,
Who invented the world wide web?
Tim Berners-Lee is credited with the invention of the World Wide Web