What is the function of a CPU?
Central Processing Unit - the primary component that executes instructions.
What is RAM?
Random Access Memory - temporary storage for data and instructions that the CPU is actively using.
What is a hard drive?
Persistent storage for files, programs, and operating system.
What is an operating system?
Software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.
What is software?
A set of instructions or programs that tells a computer what to do.
What is hardware?
The physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, RAM, and hard drive.
What is the internet?
A global network of interconnected computer networks using the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to communicate.
What is a web browser?
A software application for accessing and viewing websites on the World Wide Web.
What is an IP address?
A unique numerical address assigned to each device on a computer network, allowing devices to communicate with each other.
What is a URL?
Uniform Resource Locator - the address of a resource on the internet, such as a webpage or a file.
What is a file extension?
A suffix at the end of a filename that indicates the file type and how the file should be opened.
What is a computer network?
A group of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources, such as files, printers, and internet access.
What is a firewall?
A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
What is malware?
Malicious software designed to harm a computer system, steal data, or disrupt operations.
What is cloud computing?
Delivering computing services, such as storage, processing power, and software, over the internet.
