WWW Information Hunt- How Computers Work and other Questions

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WWW Information Hunt How Computers Work and other Questions 1. How does a computer hard disk drive operate? - The hard drive of a computer stores information. A hard drive is a round, spinning disk. “Information is encoded and "written" onto a round, spinning aluminum or glass platter that's been coated with magnetic material. The writing is done by a magnetic head, mounted at the end of an arm that pivots in such a way that the head can be positioned over any part of the platter. The same head also reads the stored data.”  Google  Anatomy of a Hard Disk | Computerworld 2. What does the command “cd\” do when entered on a Windows command prompt? - When entered on a Windows command prompt, the command “cd/” can display the current directory or change the directory. “Displays the name of the current directory or changes the current directory. If used with only a drive letter (for example, cd C: ), cd displays the names of the current directory in the specified drive. If used without parameters, cd displays the current drive and directory. ”  Google  cd | Microsoft Learn 3. What does the word “suffrage” mean? - The word “suffrage” has multiple meanings, such as…..  “A short intercessory prayer usually in a series.”  “A vote given in deciding a controverted question or electing a person for an office or trust.”  “The right of voting.”  Google  Suffrage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster 4. What is a DoS attack? - “A denial-of-service (DoS) attack occurs when legitimate users are unable to access information systems, devices, or other network resources due to the actions of a malicious cyber threat actor.”  Google  Understanding Denial-of-Service Attacks | CISA

5. What is contained in a file with the filename extension of .PS? - “PS files are widely used in publishing industry for its capability of containing text and images on the same page. The PS files are basically programs that can instruct printers to display different objects on the same page.”  Google  PS File: What is a .PS and How do I Open it? - PaintShop Pro 6. What is the name of Russia’s President? - Russia’s current President is Vladimir Putin.  Google  Vladimir Putin – DW 7. What is Thomas Edison’s middle name? - Thomas Edison’s’ middle name is Alva.  Google  Edison Biography - Thomas Edison National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) 8. What restaurant did Ray Kroc own? - “Back in 1954, a man named Ray Kroc discovered a small burger restaurant in California, and wrote the first page of our history.”  Google  About Us: McDonald’s Facts and Story | McDonald’s (mcdonalds.com) 9. What three parts of a computer can accept input? - The three parts of a computer that receive input are…  Keyboard  Mouse  Touchpad  Google  Which three parts of the computer receive input? - Valley Ai 10. What three parts of a computer produce output? - The three parts of a computer that produce output are…  Monitor  Audio adapter  Printer  Google  What is an Output Device? (computerhope.com) 11. What was the highest grossing movie of 1999? - The highest grossing movie of 1999 was ‘Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace.’  Google  Top-Grossing Films From 1977 to 2022 – Billboard

12. What year was the first Barbie doll introduced? - The first Barbie doll was introduced in 1959.  Google  Barbie Doll Makes Its Debut (history.com) 13. Where was George Washington born? - George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.  Google  George Washington's Life · George Washington's Mount Vernon 14. Who invented Coca-Cola? - Coca- Cola was invented by John Stith Pemberton.  Google  John Stith Pemberton - New Georgia Encyclopedia 15. Who was John F. Kennedy’s vice president? - Lyndon B. Johnson was John F. Kennedy’s vice president.  Google  Lyndon B. Johnson | The White House 16. Who invented the internet? - “Computer scientists Vinton Cerf and Bob Kahn are credited with inventing the Internet communication protocols we use today and the system referred to as the Internet.”  Google  Who Invented the Internet? | Britannica 17. Why were computers originally developed? - “The first modern computers arrived in the 1950s, as researchers created machines that could use the result of their calculations to alter their operating instructions.”  Google  Assignment: WWW Information Hunt (instructure.com) 18. What company created the first home PC? - The first home PC was created by Kenbak Corporation.  Google  What Was The First PC? - CHM Revolution (computerhistory.org) 19. What is the average starting salary for someone in IT this year? - “The estimated total pay for a IT-Professional is $79,836 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $74,248 per year.”  Google  Salary: IT-Professional in United States October 2023 | Glassdoor

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20. What country has the most super computers? - The country with the most super computers is China.  Google  China Now Has More Supercomputers Than Any Other Country | Time

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