Before and After - Computers Trivia Quiz

Answer: hub

"Ethernet hub and hubcap"

An Ethernet hub is a hardware device which enables several computers to communicate with each other over a common network.

A hubcap is a wheel cover on an automobile.

Answer: desk

"computer desk and desk jockey or computer disc and disc jockey"


A computer desk is a work station where some computers are set up.

A desk jockey is somebody who sits at their desk for all or most of the day in the performance of their job.

A disc jockey is an entertainer.

A computer disc is an external storage device containing information.

Answer: ware

"hardware and warehouse"

Hardware is the term used to describe the external components of a computer system.

A warehouse is a storage facility.

Answer: top

"laptop and top dog"

A laptop is a portable computer otherwise known as a notebook.

A top dog is a term for a person at the highest position of a company.

Answer: ink

"printer ink and ink blotter"

Printer ink is the substance within ink cartridges that is required by the printer to reproduce text or images.

An ink blotter is blotting paper used to absorb excess ink.

Answer: access

"Internet access and access card"

Internet access is the ability to connect to the Internet while on your computer.

An access card is a plastic card that is encoded with data enabling the user to enter a restricted or secure area.

Answer: mother

"grandmother and motherboard"

Your grandmother is your mother's or father's mother.

A motherboard is the main circuit board inside the computer which the main components are connected to, such as the memory and CPU.

Answer: fire

"campfire and firewall"

A campfire is a controlled outdoor fire used for cooking and social gatherings.

A firewall is a hardware or software system designed to disallow unauthorized access to your computer.

Answer: face

"smiley face and Facebook"

A smiley face is an emoji representing contentment that may be used when sending messages on the computer.

Facebook is a social networking website invented by Mark Zuckerberg.

Answer: pop

"soda pop and pop up"

Soda pop is a sweet carbonated drink such as Coke or Pepsi.

A pop up on your computer is an unwanted window that appears on top of an another window on your computer screen.