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CARE OF THE COMPUTER

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a sign that your computer may need cleaning?

a)

Your computer runs slow

b)

Your computer is overheating (too hot)

c)

Your computer has a lot of dust and dirt on it

d)

All of these are signs that the computer needs cleaning

2.

Eating food and drinking near the computer can NOT cause damage.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

If your computer is overheating (too hot) choose ALL answers that can cause overheating.

a)

Dust in the computer

b)

The computer is on a bed or cushion that blocks the vents

c)

The computer is on a table

d)

The computer is in direct sunlight or in the sun

4.

Placing your computer on the ground is a GOOD place for the computer.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Why is the floor not a suitable (good) place for a computer?

a)

The floor lets dust get into the computer

b)

The floor is sticky

c)

The floor is not a hard surface

6.

Should you clean your computer with water?

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

What should you use to take dust out of the computer?

a)

Soap and Water

b)

Compressed Air

c)

Vacuum Cleaner

d)

Cloth and Water

8.

Soft surfaces are good for the computer.

a)

Yes

b)

No

9.

Flat hard surfaces not on the floor are good for the computer.

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

Name two dangers to the computers in this picture.

4 lines
11.

A Computer Virus is a type of

a)

Adware

b)

Malware

c)

Spyware

d)

Trojan

12.

What type of software keeps your computer safe?

a)

Operating System

b)

Application Software

c)

Antivirus Software

13.

Should you download an email attachment from a person you don't know?

a)

YES

b)

NO

14.

Email attachments from strangers can...

a)

have in good information

b)

be fun

c)

put a Virus on your computer

15.

Should you open links from a stranger?

a)

Yes

b)

No

16.

Check ALL reasons the computer may be slow.

a)

Malware

b)

Email

c)

Hard Drive is full

d)

Linux

e)

Too many apps open

17.

Is it important to use Antivirus Software?

a)

Yes

b)

No

18.

You download a free game and now the computer is slow.

a)

The game is wrong

b)

The game has Malware

c)

The game is slow

19.

When you are not using the computer you should

a)

keep it on

b)

shut down

c)

leave it plugged in

20.

Spyware is a type of

a)

Virus

b)

Antivirus

c)

Malware

21.

It is not OK to ______near the computer

a)

sing

b)

eat

c)

take a picture

d)

use a light

22.

True or False:

You can run with your computer.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

True or False:

You can toss the computer around.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

How many hands should you carry your computer with?

a)

1 hand

b)

2 hands

c)

0 hands

25.

True or False:

You don't carry a computer on your head.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

True or False:

It's okay to run with your computer.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Always carry your computer...

a)

in front of your body

b)

with two hands

c)

walking

d)

All of the Above

28.

Always keep your computer ON A...

a)

on your knees

b)

flat and stable surface

c)

on water

29.

Always be gentle with the...

a)

keys

b)

trackpad

c)

screen

d)

All of the Above

30.

True or False:

It's okay to take your frustrations out on the computer.

a)

True

b)

False