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Computer Basics Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does 'RAM' stand for?

a)

Random Access Memory

b)

Read Access Memory

c)

Random Access Module

d)

Read-Only Memory

2.

What is the function of a scanner?

a)

To display graphics

b)

To input text and images into the computer

c)

To store files

d)

To print documents

3.

Which of the following is NOT an operating system?

a)

Linux

b)

MacOS

c)

Photoshop

d)

Windows

4.

What is the primary purpose of an email?

a)

To browse the internet

b)

To communicate with others electronically

c)

To create spreadsheets

d)

To design graphics

5.

Which of these is used to access the internet?

a)

Word Processor

b)

Web Browser

c)

Spreadsheet

d)

Media Player

6.

What is the term for unwanted or junk email?

a)

Spam

b)

Virus

c)

Malware

d)

Cookie

7.

Which of these file formats is used for images?

a)

.pdf

b)

.docx

c)

.jpg

d)

.xlsx

8.

What is the function of a 'firewall' in computer security?

a)

To create backup copies of files

b)

To block unauthorized access to or from a network

c)

To scan for viruses

d)

To manage system resources

9.

What does 'HTTP' stand for in a web address?

a)

HyperText Transfer Protocol

b)

HyperText Transfer Program

c)

HyperText Transmission Protocol

d)

HyperText Transmission Program

10.

Which device is used to listen to audio from the computer?

a)

Microphone

b)

Headphones

c)

Monitor

d)

Printer

11.

What is a 'URL'?

a)

A unique address used to access a webpage

b)

A type of file format

c)

A software application

d)

A network cable

12.

Which of these is a storage device?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Hard Disk Drive

d)

Monitor

13.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a word processor?

a)

Spell check

b)

Text formatting

c)

Data analysis

d)

Page layout

14.

What is a 'cursor'?

a)

A type of software

b)

A device used to input data

c)

A movable indicator on the screen

d)

A type of file format

15.

Which of the following is an example of a web browser?

a)

Adobe Photoshop

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Google Chrome

d)

VLC Media Player

16.

What is 'cloud storage'?

a)

Storage on a physical disk

b)

Storage that is accessed over the internet

c)

Storage on a USB drive

d)

Storage inside the computer case

17.

Which term describes the main screen of an operating system?

a)

Taskbar

b)

Desktop

c)

Toolbar

d)

Sidebar

18.

What does 'USB' stand for?

a)

Universal Serial Bus

b)

Universal System Bus

c)

Uniform Serial Bus

d)

Uniform System Bus

19.

Which of these is an example of a programming language?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

HTML

c)

Excel

d)

Photoshop

20.

What is the purpose of 'backing up' files?

a)

To delete old files

b)

To create a copy of files in case of data loss

c)

To compress files for storage

d)

To increase the file size