With only two possible values, this numbering system is the primary means by which computers store information.
What is Binary?
100
Of the several types of memory inside a computer, this one loses its information when its electrical current is shut off.
What is RAM?
100
A twelfth century Italian mathematician, he is most famous for his number sequence, which begins 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8.
Who was Leonardo Fibonacci?
100
One of the most common programming commands, this tiny word is how software programs make decisions.
What is an "if" statement?
200
If eight-fingered aliens visited the Earth, they would most likely use this numbering system.
What is octal?
200
This calculating device, also called a "counting frame", dates back to before 1387 B.C.E.
What is an abacus?
200
He invented the Analytical Engine.
Who was Charles Babbage?
200
In computers, it's the only value that represents false.
What is zero?
300
It's the maximum value that a single byte of memory can store.
What is 255?
300
The workhorse of a computer, this part does calculations and makes the decisions.
What is the Central Processing Unit?
300
This pointy-eared science fiction character is well known for his logic.
Who is Mr. Spock?
300
With parts including a voice coil actuator, a read head, and one or more platters, this device is rapidly becoming obsolete in modern computers.
What is a hard drive?
400
This is the maximum value you can represent in binary with the fingers of one hand.
What is 31?
400
This computer part stores information permanently using a magnetic platter.
What is a hard drive?
400
Credited with creating the term "debugging", she was one of the oldest active-duty officers in the U.S. Navy, retiring at age 79 and the rank of Rear Admiral.
Who was Grace Hopper?
400
Together, AND and NOT produce this kind of logic gate.