Module 1 | Computer Hardware
Module 2 | Parts of an Operating System
Module 3 | Navigating the Internet
Modules 4-5 | Creating Web Experiences
Modules 6+ | Coding Fundamentals
100
Explain what "computer hardware" is and give an example.
Computer Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer.
These include:
- CPU
- GPU
- RAM
100
What is an Operating System? Give an example of an Operating System.
An Operating System is:
- The central piece of software that interacts with the computer's hardware.
- The "boss" of the computer.
Examples: Windows, MacOS, Linux
100
What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is when someone uses technology to harass, embarrass, or target another person.
100
What is UI?
The User Interface.
100
What is a variable?
A piece of data we have assigned a name and value to.
200
What does "RAM" stand for and what does it do?
RAM - Random Access Memory
A computer's short-term memory that stores data the CPU needs to access quickly.
200
Which part of an Operating System is shown below?
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The desktop.
200
What are some of the effects of too much screen time?
- Difficulty sleeping
- Eye strain and headaches
- Reduced physical activity
200
True or False: How fast a website or app loads is part of the User Interface.
False - it is part of the UX.
200
What type is the data below?
x = 10
`x` is an integer.
300
What does the "CPU" do?
Handles all of the processing for the computer. Is considered to be the "brain."
300
In regards to file storage, what is a directory?
A directory is a location on the computer's hard-drive where files are stored.
300
When searching for information on the internet, why is credibility important? What is it?
Credibility is how trustworthy or "credible" a source is. This is important because it means the information is more likely to be accurate.
300
The 4 key elements of UI design are:
- Layout
- Color
- Typography
- Icons and Buttons
300
What is the name of the data type we use for True and False values?
Boolean or Bool
400
What does a Hard Drive do?
Stores files for the operating system to use.
400
Of the three major Operating Systems in use today, which is Free and Open-Source?
Linux
400
Of the two URLS below, which is more credible based on its domain?
400
Explain the difference between UI and UX.
UI is the interface we interact with when using an app/website.
UX is the user-experience, or how it feels to use an app/website.
400
Explain the difference between an Integer and a Float.
Integers are whole numbers and cannot hold a decimal point while Floats are used to hold numbers with decimals (otherwise known as "floating points").
500
This component connects all of the other components together.
The motherboard.
500
In the Path below, which is the Root (or Drive) directory?
C:\Users\ryonb\Desktop
C:
500
Explain the factors that provide credibility to a website.
- Domain (.org, .gov, .edu)
- Citations of credible individuals
- Up-to-date information
500
Which two languages did we use to build websites? Which is the body or structure of the website and which is the style?
HTML - Body and structure.
CSS - Style
500
What exactly does the function do when called with an input parameter of `x = 5`? What is the value of `y`?
Adds 5 + 10 and assigns to a variable named `y`
Prints `y` out to the console.
Returns y.
y = 15