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WorksheetsCAIE Primary Computing Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which part of a computer shows information to the user?
Keyboard
Monitor
Mouse
Scanner
Which of the following is an input device?
Printer
Speaker
Keyboard
Monitor
Which device is used to move the pointer on the screen?
Mouse
Printer
Projector
Speaker
Software that runs the whole computer is called:
Games
Application software
System software
Music player
Which one is NOT a computer?
Laptop
Tablet
Television
Smartphone
The physical parts of a computer are called:
Hardware
Software
Programs
Apps
The programs we use on a computer are called:
Hardware
Software
Wires
Buttons
A printer is an example of a(n):
Input device
Output device
Storage device
Sensor
A touch screen is an example of:
Input only
Output only
Both input and output
Storage
Which of the following stores information?
Mouse
Keyboard
USB flash drive
Speaker
Which device helps you hear sound from the computer?
Webcam
Headphones
Keyboard
Microphone
Which device captures images?
Printer
Monitor
Webcam
Speaker
A sensor in a computer system is used to:
Produce sound
Detect information
Show pictures
Type text
Which device is most useful for reading digital books?
E-reader
Printer
Mouse
Projector
System software includes:
Operating system
Drawing app
Web browser
Game
Which of these is an automatic input device?
Microphone
Barcode scanner
Keyboard
Touchpad
Why do we use passwords on computers?
To make the screen brighter
To protect information
To print documents faster
To open apps automatically
What does the CPU do?
Prints documents
Stores all pictures
Processes information
Shows movies
When you save a file, it is stored in:
RAM
Recycle bin
Storage device
Monitor
Which device is best for writing long documents?
Smartphone
Laptop
Smartwatch
Speaker
Which of the following is a good use of a computer?
Sleeping
Searching for information
Cooking food
Exercising
Which part of a laptop lets you control the pointer without a mouse?
Screen
Webcam
Touchpad
USB port
A projector is used to:
Store files
Display images on a large screen
Record voices
Move the pointer
Why is a tablet easy to use?
It uses a keyboard only
It has a large tower
It uses touch controls
It must be connected by wires
Which statement is TRUE about software?
You can touch it
It is made of plastic
It gives instructions to the computer
It is the same as hardware
Which key is used to make a capital letter?
Shift key
Spacebar
Enter key
Backspace
What does the backspace key do?
Moves to the next line
Deletes the letter on the left
Adds a space
Types a capital letter
The long key at the bottom of the keyboard is called:
Enter
Tab
Spacebar
Shift
Which finger should press the letter 'A'?
Right index finger
Left little finger
Left ring finger
Right thumb
Which key moves the cursor to the next line?
Enter
Shift
Backspace
Tab
The home row keys start with:
QWERTY
ASDF
ZXCV
TYUI
Which key helps you type a full stop?
Comma key
Period key
Enter key
Shift key
The arrow keys help you:
Delete text
Move the cursor
Add spaces
Save files
Good typing posture means:
Bending over the keyboard
Sitting straight with feet flat
Looking away from the screen
Resting hands on the keys all the time
Which finger should press the spacebar?
Left index finger
Left thumb
Right thumb
Both thumbs
Which key deletes text to the right of the cursor?
Backspace
Delete
Shift
Spacebar
Why do we place fingers on the home row?
It looks nice
It helps type faster and accurately
It makes the keyboard light
It opens apps
What should you avoid when typing?
Looking at the screen
Using correct fingers
Keeping wrists relaxed
Typing with only two fingers
The Caps Lock key:
Types all letters in capital
Moves to the next line
Deletes letters
Opens a menu
Which finger presses the letter 'L'?
Left index finger
Right ring finger
Left middle finger
Right little finger
