Explain what the job of a motherboard is in a computer?

What is the role of the CPU?

Explain the 'Fetch - Decode - Execute' cycle in a computer

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Explain what the job of the RAM is?

Explain what is meant by 'clock speed' in computing?

Explain the purpose of a power supply unit in the computer?

Provide 2 examples of an input device and 2 of an output device?

What is a USB port used for?

What is the difference between HDD and SSD in computer storage?

Explain the purpose of the hard drive?

What is the Network Card responsible for in a computer?

Why do computers need ports?

Why are spreadsheets used in organisations?

Why are formulas used instead of performing calculations manually?

What is a cell in excel?

Can you describe a situation where using a spreadsheet would be helpful?

Why is it important to organise data into rows and columns?

What could go wrong if you type numbers as text in a spreadsheet?

How can using Excel help someone understand data better?

What is the difference between a formula and a function in Excel?

Can you explain what the SUM function does and why it’s useful?

Why might someone create a chart from spreadsheet data?

How can charts make data easier to understand?

• Why is it important to double-check your formulas in a spreadsheet?

• What does “cybersecurity” mean to you, and why is it important?

How can people protect their personal information when using the internet?

• What might happen if someone shares their password with a friend?

1. What would you do if you think your account has been hacked?

What are the risks of sharing too much personal information on social media?

What would you do if someone posted something unkind or embarrassing about you or a friend?

How can you be a good digital citizen when using social media?

What is a deepfake, and why could it be dangerous if someone believed it was real?

What could happen if people believe everything they see online without checking it?

What are some smart choices you can make when using the internet at home or school?

Why is it important to think before you click on a link or download something?

How can you tell if an email is fake or trying to trick you (a phishing email)?

What is a computer virus, and how can it affect your device?

How can you protect your computer or phone from viruses?

Why should you be careful about downloading apps or files from the internet?

What are the signs of a healthy online friendship or gaming relationship?

What would you do if someone online made you feel uncomfortable or pressured you into doing something you didn’t want to?

How can you remind yourself that what you see online isn’t always real or perfect?

When using Rapid Router, why do you think using loops (like ‘repeat’) is helpful when solving a level?

How do ‘if’ or ‘if-else’ statements help your van make better decisions in Rapid Router?

Why do we break problems down into smaller steps in programming, like in Rapid Router?

Why is it important to test and debug your code before moving on?

How would you explain the idea of loops and conditions to someone who’s never done coding before?

What does an algorithm mean in your own words, and how do you use one in Rapid Router?

How can you tell if your solution to a level is efficient?