tsa lasy minuet test prep

What is Moore’s Law?

The idea that computer chips double in power about every 2 years.

What is a logic circuit?

A circuit that makes decisions using logic gates like AND, OR, and NOT.

What is binary code?

A code using 1s and 0s to store data in computers.

What is a microprocessor?

A tiny chip that carries out instructions in a computer.

What is a GPU?

A chip that handles graphics and speeds up visual tasks.

What is machine code?

The basic instructions a computer understands directly.

What is fiber optics?

Glass wires that send data as light for fast internet connections.

What is bandwidth?

How much data can be sent through a connection in a second.

What is latency?

The delay before data starts to move through a network.

What is debugging?

Finding and fixing errors in a computer program.

What is bit rate?

The number of bits sent per second in a digital signal.

What is a power grid?

A network that brings electricity from power plants to homes.

What is nanotechnology?

Science that works with things at the atomic or molecular scale.

What is biotechnology?

Using living systems to make products or solve problems.

What is CAD?

Computer-Aided Design used for digital drawing and modeling.

What is a relay?

An electrically controlled switch.

What is a multimeter?

A tool used to measure voltage, current, and resistance.

What is a protocol?

A rule that devices follow to communicate on a network.

What is HTTPS?

A secure way websites send and receive data.

What is a packet?

A small chunk of data sent over a network.

What is RFID?

Radio Frequency Identification

used to track or identify objects wirelessly.

What is cache memory?

Fast memory that stores frequently used information for quick access.

What is ASCII?

A code that turns letters and symbols into numbers for computers.

What is volatile memory?

Memory that is erased when the power goes off, like RAM.

What is static electricity?

Electric charge built up on a surface without flowing.

What is a photocell?

A sensor that detects light and changes resistance based on brightness.

What is a heat sink?

A part that pulls heat away from electronic components.

What is semiconducting material?

A material like silicon that can act as a conductor or insulator.

What is a crystal oscillator?

A part that uses vibration to keep time in electronics.

What is analog signal?

A signal that varies smoothly, not in steps like digital signals.

What is universal design?

Designing products to be usable by everyone, including people with disabilities.

What is green technology?

Tech that helps reduce harm to the environment.

What is a resistor?

A component that slows down electric current.

What is a capacitor?

A part that stores electric charge temporarily.

What is a diode?

A component that lets current flow in one direction only.

What is a light‑emitting diode (LED)?

A diode that lights up when current passes through.

What is a parallel circuit?

A circuit with multiple paths for current.

What is a series circuit?

A circuit where components are connected in a single path.

What is a switch?

A device that turns a circuit on or off.

What is a battery?

A device that stores energy and provides electric power.

What is a circuit board?

A board that connects and supports electronic parts.

What is a transistor?

A small switch that controls the flow of electricity in circuits.

What is a logic gate?

A basic building block of digital circuits that controls signals.

What is Ohm’s Law?

A rule showing how voltage, current, and resistance relate.

What is a breadboard?

A board used to build and test circuits without soldering.

What is power supply?

A device that gives power to electronic systems.

What is cybersecurity?

Protecting computers and networks from attacks or damage.

What is a firewall?

A security tool that blocks unwanted internet traffic.

What is phishing?

A trick to steal personal info through fake messages or emails.

What is the cloud?

Storing and accessing data and programs on the internet instead of a local device.

What is IP address?

A unique number that identifies a device on a network.

What is DNS?

A system that converts domain names into IP addresses.

What is byte?

A group of 8 bits.

What is hexadecimal?

A base-16 number system using 0-9 and A-F.

What is Unicode?

A system that represents many languages with unique codes.

What is compression?

Reducing the size of data to save space.

What is lossless compression?

Compression that keeps all original data.

What is lossy compression?

Compression that loses some data to make files smaller.

What is encryption?

The process of coding data so only authorized people can read it.

What is symmetric encryption?

Encryption using the same key to lock and unlock data.

What is asymmetric encryption?

Encryption using a key pair: one to lock and one to unlock.

What is cloud computing?

Storing and using software and data on the internet instead of a local computer.

What is cybersecurity?

Practices that protect systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

What is a server?

A computer or system that provides data to other computers over a network