IT/Comp Sci
What does "CPU" stand for?
Central Processing Unit
What simple machine consists of a wheel with a grooved rim and a rope or cable running through it?
A pulley
What organ pumps blood throughout the human body?
The heart
Approximately how many hours of sleep per night are recommended for most adults?
7-9 hrs
How many sides does a hexagon have?
6
What 2 digits are used in the binary number system?
0 and 1
What SI unit is used to measure force?
Newton (N)
What type of blood cell primarily carries oxygen throughout the body?
Red blood cells
What vitamin can the human body produce when skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What does “SQL” stand for?
Structured Query Language
What type of stress occurs when a material is pulled apart by forces acting away from each other?
Tensile stress
What molecule contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of living organisms?
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
What data structure follows the rule “Last In, First Out,” or LIFO?
A stack
What color is the main character in the hit movie "Cars"?
Red
What medical imaging technology uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body?
MRI
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
In cybersecurity, what type of attack overwhelms a server with traffic from many different devices?
A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack
What thermodynamic cycle is commonly used to model the operation of a gasoline engine?
Otto cycle
What is the name of the natural electrical pacemaker of the heart?
The sinoatrial (SA) node
What part of the brain is primarily responsible for balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
The stapes