Hardware Hunt Warmup Hardware Hunt
Bell Ringer #1: The Physical World
Name:
Date:
Match the hardware component on the left with its correct function or description on the right. Write the letter of the correct answer in the box provided.
1
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2
Random Access Memory (RAM)
3
Motherboard
4
Hard Drive (HDD/SSD)
5
Peripheral
6
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
A.
The "brain" of the computer that performs calculations and follows instructions.
B.
An external device used to put info in or get info out (e.g., mouse, printer).
C.
The main circuit board that connects all internal components together.
D.
Temporary "short-term" memory used to run programs and store active data.
E.
Specialized processor designed to accelerate image and video rendering.
F.
Long-term storage where files and the OS are kept permanently.
Quick Byte Bonus
Which piece of hardware listed above would be most responsible for making a video game look realistic?
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Term # Correct Answer Component Name 1 A Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2 D Random Access Memory (RAM) 3 C Motherboard 4 F Hard Drive (HDD/SSD) 5 B Peripheral 6 E Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Bonus Answer
The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is responsible for rendering high-quality images and video, crucial for realistic gaming visuals.
Software Scout Warmup Software Scout
Bell Ringer #2: Programs & Web
Name:
Date:
Connect the software or internet term to its correct definition. Write the letter in the designated box.
1
Web Browser
2
Operating System (OS)
3
URL (Web Address)
4
Server
5
The Cloud
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Algorithm
A.
A unique address for a file or website on the Internet (e.g., www.google.com ).
B.
A software application used to view websites (e.g., Chrome, Safari).
C.
Storing and accessing data over the internet instead of on your hard drive.
D.
The primary software that manages all other application programs in a computer.
E.
Step-by-step instructions or rules followed by a computer to solve a task.
F.
A powerful computer that "serves" data to other computers on a network.
Tech Trivia
Which term from the list above would best describe a recipe for baking a cake if it were written for a computer?
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Term # Correct Answer Software Term 1 B Web Browser 2 D Operating System (OS) 3 A URL (Web Address) 4 F Server 5 C The Cloud 6 E Algorithm
Bonus Answer
An Algorithm is like a recipe—it provides a specific set of steps to achieve a result.
Cyber Safe Warmup Cyber Safe
Bell Ringer #3: Security & Safety
Name:
Date:
Stay safe online by knowing the language of security. Match the security term to its definition below.
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Firewall
2
Phishing
3
Encryption
4
Two-Factor Auth (2FA)
5
Malware
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Digital Footprint
A.
Scam tricking you into revealing info by pretending to be a trusted source.
B.
Security software that monitors and controls incoming/outgoing network traffic.
C.
Information about a person that exists online due to their activities.
D.
Software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning (viruses).
E.
Converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
F.
Requiring two different forms of ID to access an account for extra security.
Stay Sharp
If you receive an email from "Nefflix" asking for your password, which term from above is this an example of?
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Term # Correct Answer Security Term 1 B Firewall 2 A Phishing 3 E Encryption 4 F Two-Factor Auth (2FA) 5 D Malware 6 C Digital Footprint
Bonus Answer
This is an example of Phishing . The attacker uses a slightly misspelled name ("Nefflix") to trick the user into thinking it's a legitimate company.
