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Computer Basics Quiz

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main part of a computer that processes information?

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

CPU

d)

Mouse

2.

Which device is used to input text into a computer?

a)

Monitor

b)

Printer

c)

Keyboard

d)

Speaker

3.

What does the monitor do?

a)

Prints documents

b)

Displays images and text

c)

Stores files

d)

Connects to the internet

4.

Which part of the computer stores data permanently?

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

CPU

d)

Mouse

5.

What is the function of the mouse?

a)

To type documents

b)

To point and click

c)

To play sounds

d)

To store data

6.

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer?

a)

Desktop

b)

Laptop

c)

Smartphone

d)

Bicycle

7.

What does Wi-Fi allow you to do?

a)

Print documents

b)

Connect to the internet wirelessly

c)

Increase storage

d)

Display graphics

8.

Which part of the computer is often called the 'brain'?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

Motherboard

9.

What kind of device is a scanner?

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

Network

10.

Which of the following helps your computer run faster?

a)

More RAM

b)

A bigger monitor

c)

A new mouse

d)

A USB drive

11.

The CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

A printer is an output device.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

RAM is used for permanent storage.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

You can use a keyboard to play games.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

All computers need a monitor to work.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

A network allows computers to share information.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

All computers use the same operating system.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Flash drives are used for temporary storage.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

You can only use a computer if it is plugged in.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

A firewall helps protect your computer from viruses.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The ________ is a device that allows you to see your computer's display.

a)

Printer

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Mouse

22.

The ________ is used to connect the computer to the internet.

a)

USB

b)

Wi-Fi

c)

Monitor

d)

Keyboard

23.

A ________ is a portable computer that you can carry around.

a)

Desktop

b)

Laptop

c)

Server

d)

Tablet

24.

The ________ stores all the programs and files on your computer.

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

CPU

d)

Monitor

25.

A ________ helps you navigate your computer by clicking on icons.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Mouse

c)

Monitor

d)

Speaker

26.

Match the part with its function (Select the correct function):

a)

Keyboard

b)

Monitor

c)

Mouse

d)

Printer

27.

What is a common use for a tablet?

a)

To play board games

b)

To watch videos

c)

To write letters

d)

All of the above

28.

Which of the following is a popular web browser?

a)

Word

b)

Excel

c)

Chrome

d)

PowerPoint

29.

What does the term 'cloud storage' refer to?

a)

Storing files on your computer

b)

Storing files online

c)

Storing files on a USB drive

d)

None of the above

30.

Which part helps keep your computer cool?

a)

Fan

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Speaker

31.

What is the purpose of a firewall?

a)

To speed up the computer

b)

To protect against viruses

c)

To display graphics

d)

To connect to the internet

32.

A ________ is a type of software that helps you browse the internet.

a)

Word processor

b)

Web browser

c)

Spreadsheet

d)

Game