Binary
Compression
Computer Parts
Digitization
Intellectual Property
100

How many pieces of Binary is a bit? 

1

100

What is compression in computer science terms?

Reducing the amount of data needed to store or transmit a file.

100

This computer part provides power to the computer

Power Supply...

100

What is Digitization?

The process of converting information into a digital format that computers can store, process, and transmit.

100

What is Intellectual Property

Creations of the mind that can be legally owned or protected. Examples include music, books, artwork, videos, computer programs, and photographs.

200

How many numbers can a single bit represent?

2 (1 or 0)

200

What is Lossless compression?

Makes a file smaller without permanently losing information. All the original information can be recovered.

200

This computer part connects all the other parts together.  It is the 'Backbone'

Motherboard

200

Give one example of something that can be digitized

Literally anything...

200

What is Copyright?

Legal protection given to creators of original works. It gives creators control over how their work can be copied, distributed, displayed, or otherwise used.

300

How many pieces of Binary is a Byte? 

8

300

What is Lossy Compression?

Makes a file smaller by permanently removing some information. Some quality may be lost.

300

This computer part provides temporary working memory used while programs are running.

RAM

300

In this example:

Martha takes a picture of her handwritten homework and saves it on her computer. She emails the picture to her teacher.


What is Digitized?

Martha's Handwritten Homework

300

What is Fair Use?

Allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission in certain circumstances.

Common examples: education, criticism, commentary, news reporting, research, and parody.

400

Convert 0010 1101 into base 10....

45

400

One example where you would use Lossless Compression...

answers vary*

400

This computer part provides long-term storage for files and programs.

HDD/SSD

400

What is one possible benefit to digitizing something?

accessibility, sharing, storage, searching, preservation, and AI analysis.

400

What is the Public Domain?

Works that are not protected by copyright and may generally be used by anyone.

500

Convert 25 into Binary

0001 1001

500

One example where you would use Lossy Compression...

*answers vary

500

This computer part executes instructions and performs calculations; often called the computer's brain.

CPU

500

What is one possible harm to digitizing something?

privacy problems, copyright issues, misinformation, unauthorized copying, security concerns, and AI bias.

500

What is Creative Commons?

A system of licenses that allows creators to tell others how they may use their work.