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Computer Basics

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Windows is a/n ........... created by Microsoft

a)

Computer

b)

Web Browser

c)

Operating System

d)

Wordprocessor

2.

The main workspace of a Windows computer is called the ________

a)

Desktop

b)

Folder

c)

Taskbar

d)

Shortcut

3.

The icon in this image is most likely a ________.

a)

Folder

b)

File

c)

Shortcut

d)

Document

4.

When you double-click a file on the desktop, it will open in the ________.

a)

Start menu

b)

most recently-opened application

c)

default application for that file type

d)

Control Panel

5.

True or False:

You can only have one user account on a Windows computer.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which shortcut is for copying selected file/text?

a)

CTRL + A

b)

CTRL + X

c)

CTRL + C

d)

CTRL + V

7.

Which shortcut is for pasting previously copied file/text?

a)

CTRL + A

b)

CTRL + X

c)

CTRL + C

d)

CTRL + V

8.

Which shortcut is to cut selected file/text?

a)

CTRL + A

b)

CTRL + X

c)

CTRL + C

d)

CTRL + V

9.

Which shortcut is for selecting all files/text in current area?

a)

CTRL + A

b)

CTRL + X

c)

CTRL + C

d)

CTRL + V

10.

Speakers are an example of a _________ device (part of a computer).

a)

Hard drive

b)

Input

c)

Memory

d)

Output

11.

Type of port used by flash drives:

a)

ROM

b)

USB port

c)

Video card

d)

BIOS

12.

The purpose of storage in a computer is to hold ______ or data.

a)

Flash drive

b)

Information

c)

Primary

d)

CD

13.

_______ is the most common OS (operating system) for PCs.

a)

Android

b)

iOS

c)

Windows

d)

Lexis

14.

What does CPU stand for?

a)

Computer Programs User

b)

Computer Program Unit

c)

Central Processing Unit

d)

Central Program User

15.

When typing text, which key should be pressed together with a letter to change it from lower to uppercase?

a)

Ctrl

b)

Shift

c)

Alt

d)

Esc

16.

A user is writing an email in Gmail when a power failure occurs. Where in the mailbox will the draft of the email be saved?

a)

Recycle bin

b)

Inbox

c)

Sent emails

d)

Draft

17.

Which of the following characters must be included in an email address?

a)

#

b)

@

c)

:

d)

!

18.

Which Google service allows sharing videos in digital format?

a)

Hangout

b)

Drive

c)

YouTube

d)

Maps

19.

What does a computer allow you to do?

a)

Type documents and send email

b)

Store and retrieve data

c)

Browse the Internet

d)

All of the above

20.

Applications can be downloaded from the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Instead of a mouse, many laptops use a(n) ________.

a)

optical drive

b)

scanner

c)

touchpad

d)

laser pointer

22.

The main circuit board in a computer is called the ________.

a)

RAM

b)

motherboard

c)

dongle

d)

power supply unit

23.

A mouse can connect to the computer with a ________ connection.

a)

USB

b)

Bluetooth

c)

PS/2

d)

All of the above

24.

A speaker and a printer are input devices (things to enter data)

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Google or Internet Explorer are examples of web browsers.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

I am known as the "brain" of the computer because I receive information and carry out commands. I tell other parts of the computer what to do and when to do it.

a)

processor (CPU)

b)

motherboard

c)

power supply

d)

hard drive

27.

A monitor is an example of an output device.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

What is the meaning of this symbol?

a)

WiFi

b)

Font

c)

Power

d)

Upload

29.

A computer uses a combination of :

a)

hardware and software

b)

line paper and white paper

c)

monitor and digital pixels

d)

keyboard and mouse

30.

In general, learning the basics of computers is important to do well in school and also in any type of job. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False