Types of computers
Basic computer hardware
Understanding peripherals
Computer origins
Random
100
The processing speed of a supercomputer is measured in what?... :)
FLOPS
100
Which of the following components can be used to easily transfer data between different computers?
Removable storage media
100
Which of the following is NOT an example of a peripheral device?
Hard Drive
100
What was the name of the first generally recognized computer?
ENIAC
100
What room number are you in?
L243
200
Which hardware platform includes a small computer with an integrated flip-up monitor , smaller keyboard, and integrated mouse system?
laptop
200
Which of the following is an example of secondary memory?
Hard Drive
200
Which of the following is an example of an output peripheral device?
Printer
200
How was the first computer re-programmed?
By physically moving switches and cables
200
Who is the king of pop?
Micheal jackson
300
Which is the largest and most powerful type of computer?
supercomputer
300
Which part of a computer is responsible for executing the software programs?
CPU
300
What do we call the software program that handles the communication between a peripheral device and your computer?
Device Driver
300
What is a key advantage of the von Neumann architecture?
Programs stored in memory can be easily changed
300
What school week are we in?
week 5
400
In the 1960s, which computer was commonly used to store information or process orders for small businesses?
Minicomputer
400
Which piece of hardware is typically ONLY included on a mobile device?
Accelerometer
400
What modern connection plug will allow you to both communicate between a device and your computer AND charge your device?
USB Connector
400
What advantage do transistors have over earlier vacuum tubes?
Transistors are smaller
400
Which 2 Female celebrities are in a pop war?
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj
500
What does MIPS stand for?
Millions of Instructions Per Second
500
Which factor might you consider when buying a computer?
All of these factors may be important!
500
Which of the following is a good step to follow to troubleshoot a non-working device?
All of these are good steps to follow
500
What does Moores' Law say about transistors?
We can double the number of transistors placed in the same area about every year
500
Who wants to freeze sperm cells?
Ozzy