Fun Computer Basics for Kids

What is hardware?

• Software applications that run on a computer.

• The operating system of a device.

• The data stored on a hard drive.

• Hardware is the physical components of a computer or electronic system.

What is software?

• Software is a physical component of a computer.

• Software is a type of hardware used for storage.

• Software is a programming language used to create websites.

• Software is a set of instructions that enables a computer to perform tasks.

Name an input device.

• Printer

• Mouse

• Scanner

• Keyboard

Name an output device.

• Printer

• Speaker

• Monitor

• Scanner

What does the desktop display?

• The list of installed applications on the system.

• The graphical user interface of the operating system.

• The command line interface of the operating system.

• The hardware specifications of the computer.

What is a file?

• A file is a physical object used for storage.

• A file is a digital container for storing data or information.

• A file is a type of computer virus.

• A file is a programming language.

How do you save a file?

• Click 'Edit', then 'Copy'

• Press 'Ctrl + P' to print the file

• Select 'View' and then 'Refresh'

• Click 'File', then 'Save' or 'Save As'.

What happens when you restart a computer?

• The computer displays an error message and freezes.

• The computer starts running faster without any updates.

• The computer reinitializes and reloads the operating system.

• The computer shuts down completely and loses all data.

What is the Start Menu used for?

• To shut down the computer

• The Start Menu is used for accessing applications, settings, and files in Windows.

• To manage user accounts

• To display system notifications

How do you open a program using a mouse?

• Right-click the program's icon and select 'Open'.

• Drag the program's icon to the desktop.

• Double-click the program's icon with the left mouse button.

• Press the 'Enter' key while hovering over the icon.