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WorksheetsComputer Basics #1 and #2 QUIZ
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is the main function of the computer case?
To display images and text
To contain the main components of the computer
To input data into the computer
To print documents
Which part of the computer is used to display images and text?
Keyboard
Computer case
Mouse
Monitor
What type of display do newer monitors usually have?
LCD or LED
Plasma
OLED
CRT
Which key is used to take a screenshot?
Print Screen
Escape
Enter
Tab
What is the function of the Escape key?
To stop a function or action
To move the cursor
To start a new line
To save a file
Which keys are used to move the cursor or scroll a document?
Function keys
Alphanumeric keys
Arrow keys
Numeric keypad
What is the main purpose of the keyboard?
To display images
To communicate with the computer
To print documents
To store data
What is a trackball?
A type of keyboard
A type of monitor
A mouse alternative with a rotating ball
A type of printer
What is the function of the Enter key?
To open the Help file
To move the cursor
To delete text
To execute commands
Which device is known as a pointing device?
Monitor
Printer
Keyboard
Mouse
What is the purpose of the numeric keypad?
To display images
To type numbers
To control the pointer
To type letters
What is a touchpad?
A type of printer
A type of keyboard
A touch-sensitive pad to control the pointer
A type of monitor
What is the function of the Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys?
To work in combination with other keys
To print documents
To display images
To store data
Which key is used to create indents in word processing programs?
Enter
Escape
Backspace
Tab
What is the main difference between an optical and a mechanical mouse?
Optical is larger, mechanical is smaller
Optical is wireless, mechanical is wired
Optical uses an electronic eye, mechanical uses a rolling ball
Optical uses a rolling ball, mechanical uses an electronic eye
The _____, also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
PUC (Processing Unit Central)
CUP (Central Unit Processing)
Center Process Unification
A computer uses a combination of :
hardware and software
line paper and white paper
monitor and digital pixels
keyboard and mouse
What is a computer?
A tool used only for typing documents
A device that only stores data
An electronic device that manipulates information
A machine that only plays games
What is a computer?
A tool used only for typing documents
A device that only stores data
An electronic device that manipulates information
A machine that only plays games
What is hardware?
An online application
A computer program
A physical part of a computer
A type of software
Which of the following is an example of software?
Keyboard
Mouse
Web browser
Monitor
What is a desktop computer?
A type of smartphone
A wearable device
A computer designed to be placed on a desk
A handheld device
What is a laptop computer?
A type of server
A battery-powered computer that is portable
A computer that is not portable
A computer that requires a desk
What is a tablet computer?
A server used in businesses
A computer with a keyboard and mouse
A handheld computer with a touch-sensitive screen
A type of desktop computer
What is a server?
A smartphone
A wearable device
A type of game console
A computer that serves information to other computers
Which of the following is a type of wearable technology?
Tablet
Desktop computer
Smartwatch
Laptop
What is a game console?
A wearable device
A type of server
A specialized computer for playing video games
A device used for browsing the internet
What is a PC?
A type of smartphone
A personal computer compatible with IBM standards
A type of server
A wearable device
What is a Mac?
A type of PC
A personal computer made by Apple
A type of game console
A wearable device
Which operating system is commonly used in PCs?
Mac OS X
Linux
Android
Microsoft Windows
Which operating system is used in Macs?
Android
Mac OS X
Linux
Microsoft Windows
What is an example of a smartphone capability?
Only sending texts
Only playing music
Only making calls
Browsing the internet
What is the main function of a server?
To browse the internet
To edit documents
To store and share files
To play video games
Which of these is an example of a computer?
Personal desktop computer
Ipad
Smartwatch
All of these are examples of computers
A ________ is a general term for any type of handheld computer.
Device Mobile
Mobile Device
Laptop
Toplap
___________ is another word for a portable computer.
Desktop
Laptop
Computer
