Computer Hardware
What component in the computer is the "brain" of the computer?
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
What applications might you use to write a letter?
Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Libreoffice, etc
What operating systems do your Chromebooks use?
ChromeOS
What is the virtual playground where players use customizable avatars to explore a wide variety of games ranging from role-playing to adventure?
Roblox
What is the act of using a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols?
Creating a strong password
What component provides temporary, and fast, storage for the CPU to use?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
What software might you use to keep track of numbers, their relationship with each other and perform functions against that data?
Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Libreoffice, etc
What operating system is the most widely used?
Microsoft Windows
What game's most popular mode is its standalone free-to-play multiplayer platform, Battle Royale?
Fortnite
What action should you do to protect your computer software from threats?
Update frequently
What component provides long-term storage for files and data?
Hard Drive, Solid-State Drive, NVMe Drive
What software might you use to conduct a training session with a group of people?
Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Libreoffice
What operating system ushered in the era of the Internet?
Unix
What game is a sandbox video game where players can explore a procedurally generated, blocky world and interact with its environment by building, crafting, and surviving
Minecraft
What should you do if you ever get a suspicious link, in email or text?
Ignore it
What component provides the internal connections between the CPU, RAM, storage, and other devices?
Motherboard
What software would you use to access the internet from your computer?
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, etc
What operating system was created in September of 1991 by Linus Torvalds?
Linux
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
African or European?
What does it mean to be mindful of the information you share online, especially on social media?
Protecting your identity
What component keeps track of the date and time while the computer is powered off?
Real-Time Clock
What software might you use to create a relational database with the purpose of storing, retrieving, and managing data?
Microsoft Access, MySql, etc
What software performs hardware interactions on behalf of the operator?
What is the most popular gaming console?
Playstation
How can you tell the difference between a secure website and an unsecure website?
The site will contain https at the front of the URL bar, you might even see a lock icon (depending on browser)