The Visible Computer

Question 1

Computing Parts

Answer 1

Hardware
Operating System
Applications

Question 2

Computing Process

Answer 2

Input
Processing
Output

Data Storage
Network Connection

Question 3

System Unit (What does it do)

Answer 3

(Case) Processing takes place in here

Question 4

Keyboard (What does it do)

Answer 4

Input Device

Question 5

Monitor (What does it do)

Answer 5

Visual Output

Question 6

Speakers (What does it do)

Answer 6

Audio Output

Question 7

Mouse (What does it do)

Answer 7

Input Device

Question 8

Printer/Scanner (What does it do)

Answer 8

Printed Output
Scanned Input

Question 9

OS Functions (General)

Answer 9

Communicates or allows programs to communicate
Creates a UI
Allows users to manipulate programs
Allows users to install and delete programs
Provides a method to secure against threats/loss/access

Question 10

OS Compatibility Concerns

Answer 10

Limit collaboration
Hardware compatibility

Question 11

Windows UI

Answer 11

Desktop
Taskbar
Start Button
Pinned Apps
Microsoft Store
System Tray
Context Menu

Question 12

Quick Link Shortcut

Answer 12

Win + X

Question 13

Side-by-Side Apps Shortcut

Answer 13

Win + Left/Right Arrow

Question 14

macOS UI

Answer 14

Desktop
Dock
Menu Bar/Finder
Mission Control

Question 15

Mission Control Shortcut

Answer 15

CTRL + Up Arrow

Question 16

macOS Spaces and Shortcut

Answer 16

Multiple desktops, same dock
Ctrl + Right/Left Arrow

Question 17

Linux UI

Answer 17

Dock
App Windows
Desktop
System Menu for settings and login/shutdown
Show Apps button

Question 18

Command-Line Interface (CLI)

Answer 18

Windows: PowerShell
macOS: Terminal
Linux: Terminal

Question 19

Root Directory

Answer 19

Where Windows OS is installed

Question 20

File Explorer

Answer 20

Windows: Allows users to browse and select files

File Explorer Options allows you to change settings

Question 21

File Extension

Answer 21

Tells OS what application to use with the file (file association)

Question 22

C:\Program Files and 86

Answer 22

Most programs install some or all of their vital files here

86 is for 32 bit apps in a 64 bit install

Question 23

Finder

Answer 23

macOS version of File Explorer

Question 24

File Directory in Linux

Answer 24

Same as others, except uses Home rather than Users

Question 25

Tech Utility Launch Points
Windows

Answer 25

Windows:
Settings
Control Panel (Use classic view)
Administrative Tools/Windows Tools

Question 26

Tech Utility Launch Points
macOS

Answer 26

System Preferences (Apple Icon)
Utilities Folder (Go or Cmd+Shift+U)

Question 27

Tech Utility Launch Points
Linux

Answer 27

Different in desktop environments

Possible:
System Settings app
System Menu