Computer Basics
What does CPu stand for.
Central Processing Unit
What does “Wi-Fi” allow you to do?
Connect devices wirelessly to a network.
What does HTML stand for?
HyperText Markup Language.
Who is known as the father of the computer?
Charles Babbage.
What does a password do?
Protects access to accounts and devices.
Name the part of the computer that stores data permanently.
Hard Drive (or SSD)
What is an IP address?
A unique number that identifies a device on a network.
In coding, what is a “variable”?
A storage location for data that can change.
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007.
Why is two-factor authentication important?
Adds an extra layer of security beyond passwords.
What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM is temporary memory; ROM is permanent read-only memory.
What does HTTP stand for?
HyperText Transfer Protocol.
What is the difference between a loop and a conditional statement?
Loop repeats actions; conditional runs actions based on a condition.
What company created the Windows operating system?
Microsoft
Why is two-factor authentication important?
Adds an extra layer of security beyond passwords.
What is an operating system? Give one example.
Software that manages hardware and software resources (e.g., Windows, macOS).
What is the difference between a modem and a router?
Modem connects to the internet; router distributes the connection to devices.
Name one programming language used for web development.
JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
Who invented the World Wide Web?
Tim Berners-Lee
What is encryption?
Converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
Explain what a motherboard does.
It connects all components of the computer and allows them to communicate.
Explain what DNS does
Translates domain names into IP addresses.
Explain what an algorithm is.
A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem.
What was the name of the first computer virus?
Creeper.
Explain what a firewall does
Blocks unauthorized access to or from a network.