2. Jeopardy $100ExternalParts Accessories Accessories Bits and Pieces Bits and Pieces Key Parts Mr. Heiss’ Questions $200 $300 $400 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 Final Jeopardy Final Jeopardy

3. 1 - $100 A vertical standing computer housing unit for the computer A vertical standing computer housing unit for the computer Tower case Tower case

4. 1 - $200 A device for observing the operation of a machine A device for observing the operation of a machine monitor monitor

5. 1 - $300 A touch sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer with a “drawing” motion A touch sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer with a “drawing” motion Touch pad Touch pad

6. 1 - $400 A horizontally placed housing unit for the computer parts. A horizontally placed housing unit for the computer parts. Desktop case Desktop case

7. 1 - $500 A USB adapter for computers that don’t have bluetooth A USB adapter for computers that don’t have bluetooth Dongle Dongle

8. 2 - $100 The primary way to communicate with the computer and enter data The primary way to communicate with the computer and enter data Keyboard Keyboard

9. 2 - $200 This accessory uses a light emitting diode eye to detect movement and is easier to clean This accessory uses a light emitting diode eye to detect movement and is easier to clean Optical mouse Optical mouse

10. 2 - $300 A technology for wireless communication over short distances used in computers to communicate with wireless keyboards, mice, and printers. A technology for wireless communication over short distances used in computers to communicate with wireless keyboards, mice, and printers. bluetooth bluetooth

11. 2 - $400 This part is on the front of the case and is used to control the power This part is on the front of the case and is used to control the power On/off switch On/off switch

12. 2 - $500 This connects computer peripherals such as mice, keyboards, digital cameras, printers, personal media players, flash drives, Network Adapters, and external hard drives, the standard connection method. USB connection USB connection

13. 3 - $100 A device used to provide regulated electric power for other electronic devices A device used to provide regulated electric power for other electronic devices Surge protector Surge protector

14. 3 - $200 Acts as a surge protector and also provides temporary power if there is a blackout Acts as a surge protector and also provides temporary power if there is a blackout UPS (uninterruptable power supply) UPS (uninterruptable power supply)

15. 3 - $300 This piece, is located inside the computer to display images and text on the screen. This piece, is located inside the computer to display images and text on the screen. Video Card Video Card

16. 3 - $400 Used by the computer program to perform calculations, it can temporarily store data. Used by the computer program to perform calculations, it can temporarily store data. RAM (Random access memory) RAM (Random access memory)

17. 3 - $500 This piece is built into the motherboard instead of having separate video cards. This piece is built into the motherboard instead of having separate video cards. GPU (Graphics processing unit) GPU (Graphics processing unit)

18. 4 - $100 An object that removes large amounts of unwanted heat from the CPU An object that removes large amounts of unwanted heat from the CPU Heat Sink Heat Sink

19. 4 - $200 The data center of the computer where the software is installed and where data is saved. The data center of the computer where the software is installed and where data is saved. Hard Drive Hard Drive

20. 4 - $300 Located inside the computer, this key part is called the “Brain of the computer” Located inside the computer, this key part is called the “Brain of the computer” CPU (central processing unit) CPU (central processing unit)

21. 4 - $400 Wi-Fi (wireless connection) Wi-Fi (wireless connection) Avoid the costly process of introducing cables into a building, or as a connection between various equipment locations.Avoid the costly process of introducing cables into a building, or as a connection between various equipment locations.

22. 4 - $500 Device that supplies electrical energy to one or more electric loads Device that supplies electrical energy to one or more electric loads Power supply Unit Power supply Unit

23. 5 - $100 Most basic computer certification Most basic computer certification Comp TIA A+ certification Comp TIA A+ certification

24. 5 - $200 What is the Catch-22 about getting your first paying computer job? What is the Catch-22 about getting your first paying computer job? You typically need work experience. How do you get work experience when you don’t have any? - volunteer You typically need work experience. How do you get work experience when you don’t have any? - volunteer

25. 5 - $300 How much money on average does an entry level computer support position pay in 2010? How much money on average does an entry level computer support position pay in 2010? $46, 260.00 $46, 260.00

26. 5 - $400 Once you have some experience working a help desk, what is your next logical promotion? Once you have some experience working a help desk, what is your next logical promotion? IT Support Administrator IT Support Administrator

27. 5 - $500 This government agency compiles in-depth details about all industries in the USA and can help you find a career that fits. This government agency compiles in-depth details about all industries in the USA and can help you find a career that fits. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov

28. Final Jeopardy How many Megahertz is equivalent to 12 Gigahertz? How many Megahertz is equivalent to 12 Gigahertz? 12,000 Megahertz! 12,000 Megahertz!