Computer Parts
This is the “brain” of the computer.
CPU
A set of instructions to solve a problem.
Algorithm
RAM holds this type of data.
Temporary
Being kind and responsible online is called ____.
Digital Citizenship
A mistake in code.
Bug
These are the physical parts of a computer.
Hardware
A value in code that can change.
Variable
The CPU processes this.
Instructions / Information
Turning information into secret code to protect it.
Encryption
Finding and fixing errors.
Debugging
This memory stores data while programs are running.
RAM
Code that repeats until a rule is met.
Loop
What type of memory is lost when the computer turns off?
RAM
True or False: You should share your password with friends.
False
What happens if you don’t debug a program?
It won’t run correctly.
Which part displays what the computer shows?
Monitor (or hardware screen—students may say hardware)
A rule in code that can be true or false.
Condition
What term describes information stored as 1s and 0s?
Digital Data
Give one example of being a good digital citizen.
Respectful messages / Safe posting / Checking sources
A loop that never stops causes the program to ______.
Freeze or crash
Name two examples of computer hardware.
Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, CPU, RAM, etc.
If a loop never ends, we call it a(n) ______ loop.
Infinite Loop
Compare CPU and RAM (1 difference).
CPU = processes instructions / RAM = stores active data
Why is encryption important?
It protects private information online.
Explain why testing code is important.
To find and fix errors so the program works correctly.