Computer Basics Quiz

What is an app, application, or program?

• A device used to access the Internet.

• A software tool used to complete a specific task such as create a letter, browse the Internet, and calculate a math problem.

• A type of computer hardware.

• A website used to download music.

What is the function of a browser?

• To store and access data over the Internet.

• To process data and produce output.

• An application/program used to access and view websites.

• A tool for clicking on a computer.

What does CPU stand for and what is its role in a computer?

• Central Processing Unit, it is used to store data.

• Central Programming Unit, it is used to run applications.

• Central Processing Unit, it is the primary component of a computer that processes instructions and produces output.

• Central Processing Unit, it is a peripheral device used to input data.

What does clicking refer to in computer terminology?

• Scrolling up and down a webpage.

• Pressing and releasing the left (primary) mouse button.

• Moving the cursor across the screen.

• Saving a file to the computer.

What is the cloud in the context of computing?

• A weather phenomenon that affects satellite communications.

• The physical hardware inside a computer.

• Where we store and access data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive.

• A type of software for creating documents.

What is a cursor in computing?

• A type of error message.

• A storage device for computer files.

• A highlighted or bright line or mark that shows where information is being input.

• A program that helps manage computer files.

What does "Default" refer to in computer terminology?

• The primary software used to operate a computer

• A personalized setting adjusted by the user

• "Factory setting" for any given option in a software program or operating system

• A malfunction in software settings

What is the purpose of defragmentation?

• To clean the computer screen

• To consolidate fragmented files on the user's hard drive

• To increase the volume of data storage

• To delete unnecessary files from the system

What is the "Desktop" in a computer?

• The physical top of a computer case

• The initial screen of a website

• The "home screen" on your computer when you first log on

• A type of computer suitable for use at a desk

What does it mean to "Double-click"?

• To press the mouse button four times quickly

• To click with both the left and right mouse buttons simultaneously

• To quickly press and release the primary (left) mouse button twice

• To click the mouse button once with a double force