Computer Basics Quiz

What is a computer?

• A living being

• An electronic device

• A type of food

• A piece of furniture

Which of the following is NOT a part of a computer?

• Television

• Speaker

• Mouse

• Keyboard

What is a minicomputer?

• A computer for one person

• A small computer stronger than a microcomputer

• A type of smartphone

• A large server

Which of the following is a type of microcomputer?

• Laptop

• Cell phone

• Tablet PC

• Desktop minicomputer

How many keys are there on a standard keyboard?

• 100

• 104

• 150

• 200

What does the space bar do?

• Moves to the next line

• Erases to the left

• Types capital letters

• Spaces between letters or numbers

What is the function of input devices?

• To connect to the internet

• To display information

• To enter information into the computer

• To store information

Which of the following is an output device?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Scanner

• Monitor

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

• Computer Personal Unit

• Central Power Unit

What is the mouse pointer?

• A type of printer

• A part of the CPU

• An arrow on the monitor

• A type of keyboard