Аbbreviation
OS - ?
Operating system
How is the physical brain of every desktop computer called?
The CPU / Central Processing Unit
Name two common input devices used to control a cursor on a screen.
Mouse and trackpad
What is the main software that manages all the other programs on a computer and allows you to interact with it?
The operating system
Which operating system is developed by Apple for its Mac computers?
macOS
LTE - ?
Long-term evolution
What type of memory stores the instructions needed to start (boot) the computer?
ROM / Read-Only Memory
What is the difference between a printer and a scanner in terms of data flow?
A printer is an output device, a scanner is an input device
What do we call a visual interface that allows users to interact with a computer using icons and buttons instead of typing commands?
Graphical User Interface
Name one free and open-source operating system that users can modify and share.
Linux
HDD - ?
Hard disk drive
What is the main function of the motherboard in a computer system?
It connects all the parts/components together
What is a USB port primarily used for on a modern computer?
Connecting external peripherals / Connecting devices
What was the main difference between Character User Interfaces (CUI) and Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) for early computer users?
CUI used text commands, GUI used visual elements like icons
If you have an iPhone and a MacBook, which mobile operating system is the most convenient to use with macOS and why?
iOS, because it integrates well with other Apple products
CISC - ?
Complex instruction set computer
What is the key difference between RAM and ROM regarding their content?
RAM stores data temporarily while the computer is on, while ROM stores data permanently even when the computer is turned off.
Why are some storage devices like SSD preferred over HDD for faster system performance?
They provide faster data access and retrieval / faster boot times
Why is iOS generally considered more secure than Android, even though both are popular mobile operating systems?
iOS is closed-source / Apple controls both hardware and software / Apps are strictly reviewed before being allowed in the App Store
What is one major disadvantage of using macOS compared to Windows?
It is more expensive / There is less software and games available
RISC - ?
Reduced instruction set computer
Why do high-end video editing and gaming computers often require a dedicated GPU instead of just using the one built into the CPU?
For high-powered graphics processing / It has its own memory
How can a device like a touchscreen monitor be classified as both an input and an output device?
It displays information (output) and receives touch commands (input)
What is the main purpose of the control unit inside the CPU?
To manage and coordinate the execution of instructions / It directs the operation of the processor
Which operating system is specifically designed by Google to run mostly web applications and store files in the cloud, and is commonly found on low-cost laptops?
Chrome OS