Basic Computer Operation

Which Function Key is used to open help in most of the application programmes?

• F1

• F2

• F10

• F12

Enter Key is also known as (a)   key

Which of the following functions is not performed using

a mouse?

• Turn On

• Hover

• Right Click

• Drag & Drop

Insert, Del, Backspace keys are collectively known as (a)   keys

What is the term used when you press and hold the left

mouse key and move the mouse around?

• Highlighting

• Dragging

• Selecting

• Moving

Alt, Ctrl, Shift, Spacebar, Caps Lock and TAB are collectively known as (a)   keys

This screen is called

• Welcome Screen

• Booting Screen

• Operating System

• Log-in Screen

Booting refers to ...

• Switching On a computer

• Re-Starting a computer

• Switching Off a computer

• Formatting a computer

Here are the steps that take place when starting a

computer. Rearrange the steps in the correct order.

(a) Desktop appears after login

(b) Login screen appears

(c) Power on Self-Test (POST) starts

(d) Operating system starts

(e) Welcome screen appears

• a,b,c,d,e

• c,d,b,e,a

• c,d,e,b,a

• d,c,e,b,a

ICT Skills helps us to... (Select all that apply)

• Build a computer

• Communicate over long distances

• Play Football

• Run a Business