Computer Basics: Basic Parts of a Computer

What are the basic parts of a desktop computer?

• Computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord

• Computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer

• Computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and scanner

• Computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers

What is contained within the computer case?

• Hard drive, RAM, and monitor

• Printer, scanner, and speakers

• Motherboard, CPU, and power supply

• Monitor, keyboard, and mouse

What is the function of the Print Screen key?

• To print the current document

• To take a screenshot

• To pause the screen

• To scroll the screen

Which key allows you to stop a function or action?

• Escape

• Shift

• Ctrl

• Enter

What do the function keys (F1 to F12) do?

• They are used for scrolling documents

• They are used for moving the cursor

• They are used for common tasks in programs

• They are used for typing numbers

What is the main purpose of the Tab key?

• To create indents in word processing programs

• To delete text

• To move the cursor to the beginning of the line

• To save a file

What is the function of the Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys?

• They are used in combination with other keys to perform specific tasks

• They are used for scrolling documents

• They are used for typing numbers

• They are used for typing letters

What is the purpose of the numeric keypad?

• To scroll documents

• To move the cursor

• To type numbers

• To type letters

What does the Backspace key do?

• Erases the character to the left of the cursor

• Moves the cursor to the end of the line

• Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line

• Erases the character to the right of the cursor

What is the function of the Enter key?

• To start a new line in word processing programs

• To move the cursor to the end of the line

• To delete text

• To move the cursor to the beginning of the line