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WorksheetsComputer Applications Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is a software tool used to complete a specific task such as creating a letter or browsing the Internet called?
Browser
App, Application, or Program
Cloud
Cursor
What is an application used to access and view websites?
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Cloud
Browser
Clicking
What does CPU stand for in computer terminology?
Central Processing Unit
Computer Program Unit
Central Program Unit
Computer Processing Unit
What is the term for pressing and releasing the left mouse button?
Scrolling
Clicking
Dragging
Typing
Where do we store and access data and programs over the Internet instead of on a computer's hard drive?
Browser
Cursor
Cloud
CPU
What is a highlighted or blinking line that shows where information is being input on a screen?
Browser
Cursor
Cloud
Clicking
What does the term "default" refer to in computer settings?
A custom setting chosen by the user
A temporary setting for testing
A factory setting for any given option
A setting that cannot be changed
What is the process of defragmentation?
Deleting unnecessary files
Consolidating fragmented files on the hard drive
Installing new software
Backing up data to the cloud
What is the "desktop" on a computer?
The physical surface where the computer sits
The main screen you see when you first log on
A folder containing all your documents
A type of computer
What does "double-click" mean?
Pressing the mouse button once
Holding the mouse button down
Quickly pressing and releasing the mouse button twice
Moving the mouse while holding the button
What does "downloading" refer to?
Uploading files to the internet
Transferring data to your computer from another device or the internet
Deleting files from your computer
Copying files to a USB drive
What is "drag and drop"?
Clicking on an icon to open it
Moving an icon or folder by holding the mouse button and releasing it elsewhere
Deleting an icon from the desktop
Copying an icon to another folder
What is the term for private messages sent and received over a computer network?
Email Address
File
Font
What is your "digital address" where people can send you mail on the internet?
External Hard Drive
Email Address
File Explorer
Formatting
What is the capital of France?
Berlin
Madrid
Paris
Rome
What does a File Explorer include?
Only Files
Only Folders
All Files and Folders
Only Documents
What is a file in computer terms?
A type of font
A piece of computer information
A digital address
A storage device
What is the purpose of formatting in a document?
To store files
To change the appearance of text and elements
To send emails
To explore files
What is the location inside your computer where you store data, including the operating system?
Hardware
Icon
Hard drive
Input device
What is the capital of France?
Berlin
Madrid
Paris
Rome
What action involves clicking and dragging across a word or sentence to make changes to it?
Hover
Click
Highlight
Input
What is the capital of France?
Berlin
Madrid
Paris
Rome
What is the capital of France?
Berlin
Madrid
Paris
Rome
What is the Internet?
A type of software
A network of computer networks
A computer hardware component
A programming language
What does the term "link" refer to in computer terminology?
A type of computer virus
A string of text that allows you to "jump" to a new location
A computer hardware component
A programming language
What happens when you maximize a window on your computer screen?
It becomes smaller
It becomes larger
It closes the window
It minimizes the window
What is a menu in computer terminology?
A list of operations available to the user of a program
A type of computer virus
A computer hardware component
A programming language
What does minimizing a window do?
It closes the window
It hides the window from view
It maximizes the window
It opens a new window
What is the function of a modem?
To store data
To connect a computer to the internet
To process graphics
To run software applications
What is the motherboard in a computer?
A type of software
A computer's central communications backbone connectivity point
A type of computer virus
A programming language
What is a network?
A single computer used by one person
A collection of computers that are connected
A type of software for editing documents
A device used to print documents
What is the role of an operating system?
To connect computers in a network
To control the hardware and run other software
To print documents
To store passwords securely
What is an example of an output device?
Keyboard
Mouse
Printer
USB drive
What is a password?
A type of software
A secret word or phrase for accessing information
A device for printing documents
A symbol on the computer screen
What do pointers indicate on a computer screen?
The movement of the mouse
The status of the network
The type of operating system
The strength of a password
What does the power button do?
Connects to the internet
Activates or deactivates a device
Opens a document
Saves a file
What does RAM stand for in computer terminology?
Random Access Memory
Read Access Memory
Rapid Access Module
Remote Access Machine
What happens to the information stored in RAM when the computer is turned off?
It is saved permanently
It is lost
It is transferred to the hard drive
It is encrypted
What action is performed by right-clicking a mouse?
Opens a shortcut menu
Closes the program
Saves the document
Starts the computer
What device makes Wi-Fi possible by broadcasting digital signals wirelessly?
Router
Modem
Switch
Hub
What is the function of a scroll bar in a window?
To move window contents up and down or left and right
To close the window
To open a new tab
To save the document
What is the purpose of a scroll wheel on a mouse?
To perform special page movement functions
To click on icons
To open the start menu
To shut down the computer
What is a search engine used for?
To find information on the Internet
To play games
To write documents
To edit photos
What does a private search engine do?
Tracks its users
Delivers search results with added protection
Increases computer speed
Provides free software
What is the function of the 'Select' action on a computer?
To open a new tab
To point to an object and press the mouse button
To close a program
To save a document
What is software?
Physical parts of a computer
Instructions that tell the computer what to do
A type of hardware
A computer virus
What is a tab in a web browser?
A tool for editing images
A small, labeled, clickable area at the top of a window
A type of computer virus
A program for writing code
What is the taskbar used for in an operating system?
To play music
To locate and launch programs
To edit videos
To create spreadsheets
What does uploading mean in computer terms?
Downloading files from the Internet
Transferring data from a peripheral device to a central computer
Printing a document
Scanning a photo
What does USB stand for?
Universal Serial Bus
Universal Software Base
United System Board
Unique Storage Box
What is a webpage?
A document that lives on the World-Wide Web.
A location connected to the Internet with multiple pages.
Technology for wireless communication.
A box that appears on the desktop.
What is a website?
A document that lives on the World-Wide Web.
A location connected to the Internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web.
Technology for wireless communication.
A box that appears on the desktop.
What does Wi-Fi allow?
Connecting to the World-Wide Web.
Maintaining multiple pages on the Internet.
Communicating over a wireless signal.
Opening a box on the desktop.
What is a window in computer terms?
A document on the World-Wide Web.
A location with multiple Internet pages.
Technology for wireless communication.
A box that appears on top of the desktop.
What is the function of the "Back" button in a web browser?
To stop a web page from loading
To return to the previous screen
To save favorite websites
To reload the current page
Which button is used to return to the screen that appeared before you hit the Back button?
Stop
Reload/Refresh
Forward
Home
What does the "Stop" button do in a web browser?
Saves the current page
Stops a web page from loading
Returns to the home page
Reloads the current page
What is the purpose of the "Reload/Refresh" button?
To save a web page
To return to the previous page
To search for new content on the current page
To stop a web page from loading
How is the "Add to Bookmarks/Favorites" button used?
To stop a web page from loading
To save favorite or frequently visited websites
To return to the home page
To reload the current page
What does the "Home" button do in a web browser?
Stops a web page from loading
Returns you to the "home" page for the browser
Saves the current page
Reloads the current page
