Computer

The ___ is where your software, documents, and other files are stored. The ___ is long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.

• CPU
• RAM
• Hard drive
• Motherboard

It consists of two parts: 
Arithmetic part and Logic part

• RAM
• Clock speed
• ALU
• Cache

Define what is meant by a 'Local Area Network' LAN

• Two or more computers connected together over a large geographical area, such as the Internet.

• Two or more computers connected together over a small geographical area, such as school.

Define what is meant by a 'Wide Area Network' WAN

• Two or more computers connected together over a large geographical area, such as the Internet.

• Two or more computers connected together over a small geographical area, such as school.

A CPU can contain one or more processing units. Each unit is called a ___.This is one of the  key factors about CPU architecture that affect its performance.

• Core
• Intel
• AMD
• Megabite

Its job is to carry out commands. Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an application, you're sending instructions to the ___.

• CPU
• RAM
• Hard drive 
• Motherboard

Grace Hopper was an American computer scientist and United States Navy admiral. She was also a:

• pioneer of computer programming

• computer hardware scientist

• co-developer of the first computer

• pioneer of solar engineering

What is ransomware and how is it malicious?

• Software similar to a 'Trojan' as it spies on what you are doing and passes this information back across the internet.

• Programs that attempt to blackmail a user into making a payment to a hacker, If money isn't paid, the network can be shutdown.

• Software that is similar to a virus, although it can infect your computer without human help, instead through security loopholes. Once inside your computer it can replicate itself across networks. It is malicious as it can slow your pc down, delete files and send documents via email.

• Software that is disguised as something legitimate like a computer game. Once inside it can log key strokes, record passwords and can allow someone to remote access your computer.

The main purpose of a computer is to process data. The processing stage takes place within the...

• Keyboard
• RAM
• CPU
• Printer

___ are circuits on the motherboard that connect the CPU to other components. There are many ____ on the motherboard. 

• Cores
• Buses
• Hard drives
• Clocks