6th Grade Computer Science Study Guide

Front

The computer's main circuit board is called a?

Back

Motherboard

Front

What is computer hardware?

Back

Physical parts of a computer and related devices that you can touch.

Front

What is the CPU?

Back

The Central Processing Unit - processes all instructions it receives from the software on the computer.

Front

What is the peripheral device called if it is used to enter data into a computer?

Back

Input Device

Front

What is the hardware component of a computer that supplies all other components with power?

Back

Power Supply

Front

Which of the following steps is not part of the Boot Up Process for a computer?
Options:
User opens Google Chrome,
BIOS is loaded,
Operating System is loaded,
User is authenticated

Back

User opens Google Chrome

Front

Where does the CPU retrieve and read files and other information?

Back

RAM

Front

What does it mean when computer scientists say that keyboards and mice are strictly input devices?

Back

They give information to the computer, but they do not take any information from the computer.

Front

Which of the following is an example of the Internet of Things? Using an app on your phone to start the coffee maker when you wake up in the morning, Using Google to find a review for a restaurant you want to go to., Using your headset to talk to your friends while you play computer games., Texting your mom at work when you arrive home from school.

Back

Using an app on your phone to start the coffee maker when you wake up in the morning

Front

What do the 0 and 1 in machine language represent?

Back

Off and On