Internal Components
What is the motherboard?
Acceptable Answers:
Connects all components together.
The central nervous system of the computer.
What is the difference between solid state drives and hard disk drives?
HDDs have moving parts where SSDs do not.
SSDs are faster than HDDs.
HDDs are cheaper than SSDs.
What is input and an example of it?
Anything that you put into the computer.
Examples include microphones, keyboards, mice, etc.
Name the device:
a handheld, portable computing device that puts together the functionality of a cell phone with the power of a mini-computer
Smartphone
How many devices does it take to make a network?
Two (2)
What is the most important part of any computer? We call it the brain of the computer...
CPU
Name one example of an optical disk drive.
Answers include:
CD-ROM
DVD
Blu-ray
What is an output and an example of it?
Anything that gives you a response from the computer.
Examples include speakers, monitor, etc.
Name the device:
handheld device that is designed specifically for reading digital books
E-reader
How does a network affect your safety?
Answer may vary
What does RAM do?
Store frequently used instructions
Helps the CPU
Super fast memory
What is local storage?
Answers include:
Any example of local storage
Storage that is local to one device
Explain Plug-n-Play technology
You plug the peripheral/device in and it automatically works.
Name the device:
a portable, personal computer that includes a built-in screen, keyboard, and trackpad
Laptop
Which of the following is a valid MAC address:
a. 192.168.2.3
b. 70-A5-5C-32-FE-00
c. 70AD:A542:5CB4:32FE:0120
d. None of the above
B. 70-A5-5C-32-FE-00
Name the two types of CPU sockets...
LGA (land grid array)
PGA (pin grid array)
What is cloud storage?
Answers include:
Storage that is accessed on the Internet, not stored directly on your device.
Storage that can be accessed from many different devices.
Using space on another company's computer
Explain drivers
Name the device:
a special computer that provides data, services, or resources to other computers over a network
Server
Why did IPv6 replace IPv4?
We were running out of addresses for IPv4, so we created IPv6 which in turn allowed for more IP addresses.
Why is the motherboard form factor important?
Acceptable Answers:
Ensure compatibility.
Offer expandability (add more components)
Improve performance
Name and describe one cloud storage benefit in detail.
Elasticity
Scalability
Redundancy
Portable
Collaboration
Safety
What is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)?
Provides backup power during a power outage, allowing you to safely shut down your computer.
Name the device:
a high-performance computer that is designed for specialized, professional tasks
Workstation
Name one of the three things a computer has to have to create a network:
Network Media
Network Interface
Network Protocols