Computer HW/SW
The brains of a computer
What is the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
The # symbol is used for
What are Comments?
The protocol used by all computers on the internet
AI stands for
What is Artificial Intelligence?
This is the minimum recommended length for a strong password to reduce the risk of being hacked.
What is 8 - 12 characters?
The smallest piece of information a computer can store
What is a bit?
A set of rules that define how code must be written
What is syntax?
What is DNS (Domain Name Service)?
ChatGPT is an example of this type of AI
What is Generative AI?
Name 3 things you should not do to protect yourself from hackers.
What is give your password to someone that calls you, put your password, social security number or credit card in an email, click on a link from an email from an unknown sender saying you need to click the link to win a prize?
The software that runs the computer
What is the Operating System (OS)?
Variables that define characteristics of an Object such as health, speed, and color
What are Properties?
Information sent from one computer to another computer over the internet is broken into these components
What are packets?
The names of Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft virtual assistants
What is Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Cortana/Copilot?
The type of connection between your browser and a website that makes it hard for hackers to steal your information.
What is encryption (https, or a lock symbol next to the URL)?
5 examples of computer hardware
What is a keyboard, mouse, monitor, hard drive, and motherboard?
A mouse click, key press, end of timer, or touching a screen are examples
What are Events?
Name 6 examples of devices that connect to the internet in addition to laptops/tablets
What are phones, TV's, watches, security cameras, smart appliances (like refrigerators), and cars?
The founder of OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT
Who is Sam Altman?
What percent of children that experience identity theft or fraud by the time they turn 18.
What is 25%?
3 main things to look at when buying a computer
What are the CPU, Memory (RAM), and Storage (Hard Drive)?
Code used to define a player randomly entering a game on the x axis between 0 and 10 and on the y axis between 5 and 15
What is
x = game.randomInteger(0, 10)
y = game.randomInteger(5, 15)
The estimated number of devices connected to the internet in 2025 and the forecasted number of devices by 2030
What is 25 billion in 2025 and 50 billion in 2030?
What is homework assistance (explain concepts, solve problems), study aid (flashcards, quizzes, tutoring), research/writing help?
These fake emails or messages are designed to trick you into revealing personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.
What are phishing scams?