Computer Basics Quiz

What is a network in the context of computer basics?

• A single computer optimized for network use.

• A collection of computers that are connected.

• A type of computer software.

• A protocol for data transfer.

What is the role of an operating system in a computer?

• It is a type of output device.

• It is a secret word or phrase used to access the computer.

• It is the most important software that controls the hardware and makes it possible to run other types of software.

• It is the symbols that appear on the computer screen.

What is referred to as 'output' in computer terminology?

• The symbols that indicate your movement of the mouse.

• A secret word or phrase used to access information on a computer.

• Data generated by a computer, such as a printed document or the result of a calculation.

• The most important software on the computer.

What is a password?

• A type of output device.

• A collection of computers that are connected.

• A protocol for data transfer.

• A secret word or phrase used to access information stored on a computer or computer network.

What are pointers in the context of computer usage?

• Devices used to input data into a computer.

• The symbols that appear on the computer screen that indicate your movement of the mouse.

• A secret word or phrase used to access information on a computer.

• The most important software on the computer.

What does the Power Button on a device do?

• Increases the volume of the device

• Activates or Deactivates a particular device

• Connects the device to the internet

• Saves data to the device's memory

What is RAM in a computer?

• A permanent storage device

• A device that helps in cooling the computer

• Random access memory, a type of volatile data storage

• A device that powers the computer

What happens when you perform a right-click with a mouse?

• It deletes files from the computer

• It opens the start menu

• It turns off the computer

• It usually pulls up shortcut menu options for the program clicked on

What is the function of a Router?

• It processes the data on a computer

• It plugs into a cable or phone line and broadcasts the digital signal wirelessly

• It stores data for the computer

• It is used to input data into a computer

What does the Scroll function do?

• It changes the user interface theme

• It moves the cursor on the screen

• It controls which portion of the document is visible in the window

• It closes the current window