Digital Basics Quiz

How do you safely turn a computer off?

• Use 'Shut Down' from the Start menu to turn off.

• Use the reset button to turn off.

• Hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off

• Unplug the computer to turn it off.

What is the desktop?

• The desktop is a mobile device interface.
• The desktop is a software application for editing images.
• The desktop is the main screen of a computer.

• The desktop is a type of computer hardware.

What happens when you double-click an icon?

• It opens

• A menu appears with options.
• The icon is deleted.
• The screen refreshes.

What is a web browser?

• A web browser is a hardware device for connecting to the internet.
• A web browser is an application used to access websites.

• A web browser is a programming language.

What is a search engine?

• A search engine is a hardware device for storing data.
• A search engine is a type of social media platform.
• A search engine is a programming language.

• A search engine is a tool to search information online (e.g. Google)

What does it mean to "bookmark" a webpage?

• To save a webpage's address for easy future access.

• To change the appearance of a webpage.
• To share a webpage with others via email.
• To delete a webpage from your history.

How do you close an application?

• Click the 'X' icon.

• Press Ctrl + S to save the application
• Right-click the application icon and select 'Minimize'

What is a computer folder?

• A folder is a virtual container for organising files.

• A folder is a software application for editing images.
• A folder is a physical object used for storing paper documents.
• A folder is a type of computer virus.

How do you create a new folder on a computer?

• Double-click on the desktop background.

• Drag an existing folder while holding the Alt key.

• Press Ctrl + N on the desktop.

• Right-click on a black space and select 'New' > 'Folder'.