Computer Basics Quiz (GCFGlobal)

What is software?

• Clothing designed to be worn by computer users

• Any part of the computer that has a physical structure

• Instructions that tell the hardware what to do

• Flexible parts of a computer case

Which of the following are types of computer hardware? Select all that apply.

• Microsoft Windows

• Processor

• Hard drive

• Keyboard

• Firefox

The computer’s main circuit board is called a ________.

• Bluetooth card

• monitor

• motherboard

• hard drive

Which feature is being used in this image?

• Wi-Fi

• USB port

• Webcam

• Touchpad

RAM is like a computer’s ________, while a hard drive is like a computer’s ________.

• brain / nervous system

• short-term memory / long-term memory

• nervous system / brain

• long-term memory / short-term memory

What is an Ethernet port used for?

• Connecting to the Internet

• Connecting smartphones and other peripherals

• Providing power to the computer

• Creating new user accounts

What is Wi-Fi?

• An extra-wide computer case used by servers

• A type of sound card

• A type of software that scans for viruses

• A type of wireless network

Windows, macOS, and Linux are examples of ________.

• web browsers

• operating systems

• Internet service providers

• mobile devices

What does "GUI" stand for?

• Global user index

• Gateway using Intel

• Graphical user interface

• Good used iPhone

True or False: You cannot get a computer virus if you install antivirus software.

• True

• False