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Basics of Computers Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of the CPU in a computer?

a)

To store data

b)

To process data

c)

To display data

d)

To connect to the internet

2.

Which of the following is an example of software?

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

Microsoft Word

d)

Printer

3.

What does 'URL' stand for?

a)

Uniform Resource Locator

b)

Universal Resource Link

c)

Uniform Resource Link

d)

Universal Resource Locator

4.

Which part of the computer is responsible for output?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Monitor

d)

Hard Drive

5.

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

a)

To manage hardware and software resources

b)

To provide internet access

c)

To create documents

d)

To play games

6.

Which of the following is a web browser?

a)

Google Chrome

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Adobe Photoshop

d)

Windows Media Player

7.

What does 'Wi-Fi' stand for?

a)

Wireless Fidelity

b)

Wireless Functionality

c)

Wide Fidelity

d)

Wide Functionality

8.

Which device is used to connect to the internet?

a)

Router

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Printer

9.

What is the function of RAM in a computer?

a)

To store data permanently

b)

To temporarily store data for quick access

c)

To process data

d)

To connect to the internet

10.

What is a common file extension for a Word document?

a)

.docx

b)

.pdf

c)

.jpg

d)

.exe

11.

Which of the following is a type of malware?

a)

Virus

b)

Browser

c)

Operating System

d)

Application

12.

What does 'HTTP' stand for?

a)

HyperText Transfer Protocol

b)

HyperText Transmission Protocol

c)

HighText Transfer Protocol

d)

HighText Transmission Protocol

13.

What is the purpose of a firewall?

a)

To protect a network from unauthorized access

b)

To speed up internet connection

c)

To store data

d)

To create backups

14.

Which of the following is a cloud storage service?

a)

Google Drive

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Adobe Reader

d)

Notepad

15.

What is phishing?

a)

A method of stealing personal information

b)

A type of computer virus

c)

A way to improve internet speed

d)

A software for editing photos

16.

What is the function of a hard drive?

a)

To process data

b)

To store data permanently

c)

To display data

d)

To connect to the internet

17.

What is an example of a search engine?

a)

Google

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Adobe Photoshop

d)

Windows Media Player

18.

What does 'VPN' stand for?

a)

Virtual Private Network

b)

Virtual Public Network

c)

Variable Private Network

d)

Variable Public Network

19.

What is the purpose of an antivirus software?

a)

To protect against malware

b)

To speed up the computer

c)

To create documents

d)

To connect to the internet

20.

What is the main function of a motherboard?

a)

To connect all components of a computer

b)

To store data

c)

To process data

d)

To display data

21.

What is a byte?

a)

A unit of digital information

b)

A type of software

c)

A computer virus

d)

A hardware component

22.

What is the purpose of a backup?

a)

To create a copy of data

b)

To speed up the computer

c)

To connect to the internet

d)

To edit photos

23.

What is the function of a graphics card?

a)

To process and render images

b)

To store data

c)

To connect to the internet

d)

To manage system resources

24.

What does 'SSD' stand for?

a)

Solid Storage Device

b)

Secure Storage Drive

c)

Standard Storage Device

d)

Solid State Drive

25.

Which of the following is a programming language?

a)

Python

b)

Microsoft Word

c)

Adobe Reader

d)

Google Chrome