Basic Computer Technology
This is the main component of a computer that performs calculations and makes decisions.
What is the CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
This global network connects millions of computers, allowing them to communicate and share information.
What is the Internet?
This is when someone sends fake emails or messages to steal personal information.
What is phishing?
This is a social media platform where people post short messages, called tweets, that are 280 characters or less.
What is Twitter?
This device combines a phone, an iPod, and a small computer, and was invented by Steve Jobs in 2007.
What is the iPhone?
This device allows users to point and click to interact with a computer.
What is a mouse?
These websites address identifiers begin with "www" and contain a unique name and suffix like ".com."
What is a URL (Uniform Resource Locator)?
This is a way to keep your accounts safe by using a password that’s long, unique, and hard to guess.
What is a strong password?
This video app lets you chat and hold meetings with friends, family, or classmates over the internet.
What is Zoom?
This is a wearable device that tracks how many steps you take, your heart rate, and how much you sleep.
What is a fitness tracker (or smartwatch)?
This device displays information on a screen, often in the form of text or graphics.
What is a monitor?
This company created the first popular web browser, Netscape Navigator, in the 1990s.
Who is Netscape?
This is a program that protects your computer from viruses and other harmful software.
What is antivirus software?
This app lets you share photos, videos, and messages that disappear after being viewed.
What is Snapchat?
This type of device allows you to interact with the computer by touching the screen.
What is a touchscreen?
The physical components of a computer system are referred to as this.
What is hardware?
This is a type of online storage where you can save your files and access them from any device connected to the internet.
What is cloud storage?
This is a software tool that helps you remember and securely store your passwords for different websites.
What is a password manager?
This messaging app is owned by Facebook and allows you to send text messages, photos, videos, and make calls.
What is WhatsApp?
This speaker responds to voice commands and is powered by Amazon’s Alexa.
What is an Amazon Echo?
These are the programs or applications that run on a computer.
What is software?
The letters "www" at the beginning of a website address stand for this.
What is World Wide Web?
This helps protect your data when you're using public Wi-Fi, making sure others can't see what you're doing online.
What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
This is a social media platform where you can share status updates, photos, and videos with your friends.
What is Facebook?
This device lets you read books, browse the internet, or play games, and is smaller than a laptop.
What is a tablet?