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WorksheetsIntro to Computing Midterms
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 30mins
The brain of the computer, executing instructions from programs.
The primary memory of a computer, used for temporary data storage.
SSD
HDD
RAM
Cache
The component responsible for rendering images and videos in a computer.
CPU
GPU
RAM
Motherboard
The main circuit board that connects all components of a computer.
CPU
RAM
Motherboard
Power Supply
The storage device that uses flash memory to store data permanently.
HDD
SSD
RAM
Cache
The part of the computer that supplies power to all components.
Power Supply
Motherboard
CPU
GPU
Traditional storage device using magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information.
Keeps system time and settings saved even when the computer is turned off.
Enclosure housing all computer components, providing structure and protection.
Ensures components do not overheat, using fans or liquid cooling.
heat sink
stores all software and files
helps lower the temperature of the CPU by distributing heat on its fins
supplies power to the CPU
helps lower the temperature of the CPU with its fan blades
SATA cable
connects the hard drive to the motherboard
connects the power supply to the motherboard
connects the CPU fan to the heat sink
connects the hard drive to the CPU
ATX cable
10 pin cable that connects the CPU fan to the CPU
24 pin cable that supplies electrical current from the power supply to each of the components on the motherboard
12 pin cable that connects the hard drive to the motherboard
24 pin cable that provides electricity to the power supply
circuit
any cable that connects two components
cables that run from the power supply to the components to transmit electricity
path between two or more points along which an electrical current can transmit data.
a copper wire that conducts electricity
PCI slot
a slot that you insert the ATX cable
a slot that allows you to add peripherals like graphics cards or sound cards
a slot that allows you to connect the hard drive to the motherboard
a slot where you can insert RAM when you are upgrading your computer.
Examples of Input devices. Select all that apply
keyboard
monitor
touch screen
camera
microphone
Output devices. Check all that apply
Monitor
Mouse
Headphones
Touch Screen
Speakers
A peripheral
a screen that is very large, such as an IMAX screen that is so large you can't see the whole thing at once.
device such as a keyboard or printer, that is not part of the essential computer and are connected through ports.
any screen used to display graphics such as streaming videos or video games.
input devices
It is the process to turn off the computer completely.
Restart
Shutdown
Sleep
Identify the image. What type of OS it is?
Windows OS
Mac OS
Android OS
iOS
USB stands for?
Universal System Bus
Universal Serial Bound
Universal Serial Bus
@
at
dot
dash
underscore
This symbol _ is called ?
dot
dash
underscore
This symbol - is called
dash
dot
underscore
Moving up or down the screen is called ____
typing
bookmarking
scrolling
X
This is called a computer _____
mouse
screen
key
A URL is the same thing as a __________
web address
mouse pad
double click
If you click a mouse 2 times quickly it is called a
mousepad
URL
doubleclick
This is a ________
screen
keyboard
mouse pad or trackpad
SSD Stands for (a)
HDD stands for (a)
Elaborate "IOT"
(a)
Elaborate "VPN"
(a)
Elaborate "CMOS"
(a)
Elaborate "DDOS"
(a)
The attack is an early example of social engineering and phishing. De Guzman used psychology to
prey on people’s curiosity and manipulate them into downloading malicious email attachments
disguised as love letters. What was the malware he created called?
With the rise of the internet of things, smart IoT devices present a vast new wave of vulnerabilities. Created by college student Paras Jha, this malware found and took over a massive number of mostly IoT-enabled CCTV cameras with weak security. What is the Malware called? (2016)
Satori Botnet
Mirai Botnet
Kaiten Botnet
Amanai Botnet
While the Creeper worm was able to move across computers on the ARPANET, prior to the
widespread adoption of the Internet most malware was passed along over floppy disks like Elk
Cloner.
However, while the effects of Elk Cloner were contained to one small computer club, this virus spread worldwide.
It is considered to be the first virus for the IBM Personal Computer and was initially
developed to prevent copyright infringement. The virus was intended to prevent users from
using copied versions of their software. When installed, it would display a message
prompting pirates to call the brothers to receive the vaccination. What malware is this?
Brainrot virus
Elaborate "IP"
(a)
Elaborate "HTTP"
(a)
Elaborate "GPU"
(a)
Elaborate "2FA"
(a)
