(3) Computer Science Fundamentals

What is a workstation?

• A friendly dog.

• A machine that bounces.

• A place where someone works.

In Mr. Jans' Computer Science class, what are our workstations?

• The floor.

• Our keyboards.

• Our computers.

What kind of work do we do while at our workstations in Mr. Jans' class?

• Athletic work.

• Educational work.

• Business work.

What is a computer?

• A programmable electronic device designed to accept inputs and perform functions (outputs).

• An electronic device that is designed to swing bowling balls very fast in a circular motion.

• A type of animal that is made of data cables, power cables, twine, and iron.

TRUE or FALSE: The root word of computer - COMPUTE - means 'to calculate'.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which one of the items below is a computer?

• A fish.

• A tree.

• An iPhone.

• A paperback book.

What do we call someone who USES a computer?

• A client.

• A gorilla.

• An athlete.

• A user.

We give our computer inputs by doing what?

• Clicking our mouse and pressing keys on our keyboards.

• Smiling.

• Jumping up and down with excitement.

• Sitting in our chairs, waiting patiently for the computer to give us instructions.

What is an ALGORITHM?

• A complex mathematical equation that releases sulfites.

• An ordered set of instructions.

• A ball-and-socket wrench.

• A teddy bear.

Which one of the answers below is an example of an ALGORITHM?

• A nightlight.

• Eggs and bacon.

• A mystery book.

• Instructions to build a LEGO set.