Computer Science 101

Did you know that computers use many different programs for different purposes? For example, a program called a web browser lets people access the internet. Find out more in Programs and Operating Systems, one of the titles in Computer Science 101.

Did you know that anyone who sabotages computers is called a hacker? Hackers might try to get into a computer to steal information. Find out more in Hacking, one of the titles in Computer Science 101.

Did you know that computers use logic? Whenever a computer has to make a decision about something, it asks a question with a TRUE or FALSE answer. Find out more in Logic, one of the titles in Computer Science 101.

Did you know that instructions for a computer are called algorithms? Mistakes in a computer program's algorithm are known as bugs. Find out more in Debugging, one of the titles in Computer Science 101.

Did you know that computers have their own language? It is called binary code and uses just two digits, 0 and 1. Find out more in Computer Languages, one of the titles in Computer Science 101.

Did you know that computers have two main kinds of memory? The first is Read Only Memory, or ROM, and the second is Random Access Memory, or RAM. Find out more in Memory and Memory Units, one of the titles in Computer Science 101.