6th Grade: Computer Basics Test

The____is the case that contains the main components of the computer. It houses the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), power supply, and more.

• Monitor

• Powercord

• Keyboard

• System Unit

The_____works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text.

• Monitor

• Power Supply

• Video Card

• Mouse

The_____is one of the primary ways we communicate with the computer and enter data. There are many different types such as wired, wireless, and ergonomic.

• Monitor

• Headphones

• Central Processing Unit

• Keyboard

The______keys are labeled Fl through F12. Some programs use these keys as shortcuts for common tasks.

• Insert

• Tab

• Function

• Alternate (Alt)

The_____keys are used for many different purposes, including moving the cursor, scrolling a document, or controllers for a game.

• Control (CTRL)

• Enter

• Function

• Arrow

The ______ keypad resembles a calculator keypad.

• Enter

• Numeric

• Page up

• Home

__________ are examples of peripheral pointing devices. They let you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.

• Mouse, trackball, touchpad

• Touchpad, backspace, arrow keys

• Space bar, mouse, numeric keypad

• Insert key, backspace key, trackball

Two ways to delete are?

• Function Keys

• Control & Arrow Keys

• Backspace & Delete Keys

• Alternate (Alt) & Escape (Esc) Keys

What does a computer allow you to do?

• Browse the Internet

• Store and receive data

• Type documents and receive email

• All of the above

_________ is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard. You can physically touch these components.

• Software

• Hardware

• Malware

• Virus