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Basic Computer Knowledge Quiz

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which component performs the POST (Power-On Self-Test) during boot-up?

a)

Operating System

b)

BIOS

c)

Hard Drive

d)

RAM

2.

Why is logging out after using a computer important?

a)

To update the OS

b)

To avoid electricity wastage

c)

To prevent unauthorized access

d)

To delete all data

3.

Which software is required to start a computer and load the desktop?

a)

MS Word

b)

Browser

c)

Operating System

d)

Antivirus

4.

What is the role of the Enter key on a keyboard?

a)

Deletes text

b)

Sends commands or starts a new line

c)

Moves the cursor left

d)

Saves the document

5.

What happens when you double-click on a file?

a)

Deletes it

b)

Selects it

c)

Opens it

d)

Copies it

6.

The function of F1 key in most programs is:

a)

Save

b)

Exit

c)

Print

d)

Help

7.

Which of these is not a navigation key?

a)

PAGE UP

b)

HOME

c)

TAB

d)

END

8.

The hardware of a computer refers to:

a)

Software tools

b)

Physical parts

c)

Game applications

d)

Operating systems

9.

What is the extension of a file created using Notepad?

a)

.doc

b)

.txt

c)

.xls

d)

.jpg

10.

Which key combination is used to paste data?

a)

Ctrl + p

b)

Ctrl + c

c)

Ctrl + x

d)

Ctrl + v

11.

Which one of these commands is used to undo an action?

a)

Ctrl + y

b)

Ctrl + p

c)

Ctrl + z

d)

Ctrl + s

12.

A folder in a computer is used to:

a)

Save images only

b)

Store grouped files

c)

Run programs

d)

Increase speed

13.

How do you create a new folder in Ubuntu?

a)

Ctrl + N

b)

File > New

c)

Right-click > New Folder

d)

Ctrl + F

14.

Why should you name files appropriately?

a)

For faster typing

b)

For clarity and easy search

c)

To increase file size

d)

To reduce memory

15.

Which of the following is NOT a good practice for maintaining a device?

a)

Keeping liquids nearby

b)

Cleaning keyboard regularly

c)

Using padded cases for laptops

d)

Avoiding overcharging

16.

How often should you run a full virus scan?

a)

Daily

b)

Weekly

c)

Monthly

d)

Yearly

17.

What happens if you run too many programs at once?

a)

Speed increases

b)

Device cools down

c)

Computer may crash

d)

Battery gets charged faster

18.

What is the purpose of backing up data?

a)

To delete duplicate files

b)

To save disk space

c)

To recover data during crashes

d)

To reduce virus risk

19.

Which activity is part of weekly maintenance?

a)

Update antivirus

b)

Uninstall apps

c)

Clean keyboard and monitor

d)

Transfer photos

20.

What should a strong password contain?

a)

Only numbers

b)

Letters and special characters

c)

Name of the user

d)

Letters, numbers, and special characters

21.

Which of the following is an example of identity theft?

a)

Using cracked software

b)

Using someone's login to access bank details

c)

Sending SPAM

d)

Installing antivirus

22.

What is Trojan Horse in terms of computer threat?

a)

A game

b)

A protective software

c)

A disguised harmful program

d)

An antivirus

23.

Which of the following helps prevent unauthorized data access?

a)

Keeping computer open

b)

Writing password on monitor

c)

Using encryption

d)

Disabling antivirus

24.

Online predators mainly target:

a)

Hardware vendors

b)

Antivirus companies

c)

Young internet users

d)

Software developers

25.

What symbol indicates a secure website?

a)

http://

b)

https://

c)

www.

d)

ftp://

26.

One way to avoid internet scams is to:

a)

Share passwords via email

b)

Click all lottery links

c)

Avoid unknown websites and offers

d)

Use pirated software

27.

Why is software piracy considered a threat?

a)

It reduces software size

b)

It can cause legal problems and security risks

c)

It improves performance

d)

It increases battery life

28.

What is the function of a firewall?

a)

Store passwords

b)

Block viruses

c)

Monitor incoming and outgoing data

d)

Save power

29.

When should you logout from a public computer?

a)

After surfing

b)

After reading mail

c)

After watching videos

d)

After completing your session

30.

Which of the following is considered an input device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Printer

c)

Keyboard

d)

Speaker

31.

Which of the following actions is needed to open an application or file?

a)

Hover

b)

Single-click

c)

Right-click

d)

Double-click

32.

Which one of the following cannot be done using the keyboard?

a)

Typing text

b)

Moving cursor

c)

Printing a document

d)

Giving commands

33.

The operating system helps in:

a)

Printing photos

b)

Managing hardware and software

c)

Connecting USBs

d)

Cleaning files

34.

Which one of the following keys is a command key?

a)

Insert

b)

Shift

c)

Enter

d)

Tab

35.

The DELETE key is used to:

a)

Add symbols

b)

Select all text

c)

Remove items on the right of the cursor

d)

Move cursor

36.

Which key opens the Start Menu in most Windows systems?

a)

Alt

b)

Ctrl

c)

Windows key

d)

Tab

37.

Which of the following file extensions represents an image file?

a)

.doc

b)

.jpg

c)

.txt

d)

.mp3

38.

In file explorer, to move a file using mouse you should:

a)

Hover over it

b)

Double-click

c)

Drag and drop

d)

Right-click

39.

Which shortcut is used to print a document?

a)

Ctrl + x

b)

Ctrl + s

c)

Ctrl + p

d)

Ctrl + a

40.

Which is the first step while saving a file?

a)

Typing content

b)

Closing the window

c)

Clicking print

d)

Choosing file name

41.

Where do you type "editor" to open a text editor in Ubuntu?

a)

File menu

b)

Start menu

c)

Search bar

d)

Terminal

42.

What is the use of Ctrl + x?

a)

Copy

b)

Cut

c)

Paste

d)

Print

43.

The function of Backspace is to:

a)

Remove text after cursor

b)

Move to next line

c)

Delete text before cursor

d)

Open a new window

44.

Which of these is not a control key?

a)

Shift

b)

Alt

c)

Tab

d)

Esc

45.

What happens if you overcharge a battery regularly?

a)

It lasts longer

b)

It performs better

c)

It may overheat and reduce life

d)

It shuts down the system

46.

Why should unused programs be closed?

a)

To free desk space

b)

To avoid overheating

c)

To avoid power failure

d)

To increase screen brightness

47.

A maintenance schedule should include:

a)

Daily, Weekly, Monthly tasks

b)

Only annual cleaning

c)

Buying new software

d)

Changing screen

48.

Which of the following is a monthly maintenance task?

a)

Clean keyboard

b)

Clean inbox

c)

Organize photos

d)

Backup daily emails

49.

One way to avoid spam is:

a)

Open every email

b)

Click every link

c)

Use email filters

d)

Avoid deleting emails

50.

Which of these is NOT a reason for data theft?

a)

Sharing passwords

b)

Logging out

c)

Using unsafe websites

d)

Unauthorized access

51.

One major use of anti-virus software is to:

a)

Print files

b)

Write documents

c)

Detect and remove malware

d)

Increase brightness

52.

Which type of virus pretends to be helpful software?

a)

Worm

b)

Trojan Horse

c)

Firewall

d)

Encryption

53.

Worms are dangerous because they:

a)

Heal your system

b)

Replicate and spread

c)

Block websites

d)

Increase speed

54.

One way to make a password more secure is:

a)

Using your birthday

b)

Using "password123"

c)

Using a mix of symbols, numbers and letters

d)

Using your pet's name

55.

Identity theft can occur if:

a)

You use antivirus

b)

You never go online

c)

You share sensitive data on unknown sites

d)

You use secure websites

56.

Secure websites always show:

a)

http://

b)

www

c)

https:// with a lock icon

d)

ftp://

57.

The purpose of a firewall is to:

a)

Overclock your PC

b)

Install drivers

c)

Block unwanted network access

d)

Increase brightness