Introduction to Computers Quiz

What is a computer?

• A hardware component

• A multi-purpose electronic device

• A type of smartphone

• A type of software

Which of the following is NOT considered hardware?

• Keyboard

• Operating System

• Mouse

• Monitor

What does software do?

• It is used to store data

• It is a type of hardware

• It provides specific instructions to the computer

• It is a physical part of the computer

What is the purpose of the information processing cycle?

• To add contacts to a smartphone

• To boot the operating system

• To save files on a computer

• To process data into information

What is the first step in the booting process?

• Log on with a username

• Load the operating system

• Shut down the computer

• Access files and data

What does GUI stand for?

• Graphical User Interface

• Global User Interface

• General User Interface

• Graphical Universal Interface

Which of the following is a common mouse action?

• Typing

• Clicking

• Saving

• Booting

What is the function of the taskbar?

• To display the desktop background

• To manage open applications

• To save files

• To log on to the computer

What must you do to keep your work on a computer?

• Save it to storage

• Delete temporary files

• Log off the computer

• Close the program

What is touch typing?

• Typing using a smartphone

• Typing with one hand

• Typing with a mouse

• Typing without looking at the keyboard