Everything Computer Trivia Quiz!

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Below is an Everything Computer Trivia Quiz! It is a fact that it has the ability to give you all the questions you are asking yourself about computers, from their operation to how they achieve to do all that they do. Give it a shot and expand your knowledge on the machine that changed the world as it is. All the best!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What does clip art contain?

    • A.

      Printers and scanners.

    • B.

      How-to videos, tutorials, and online help.

    • C.

      Movies, images, drawings, sounds, photographs.

    • D.

      Advertising and marketing.

    Correct Answer
    C. Movies, images, drawings, sounds, photographs.
    Explanation
    Clip art is simple pictures and symbols made available for computer users to add to their documents.

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  • 2. 

    A server will allow many computers to access its storage.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A server is a computer program that provides services to other computer programs (and their users) in the same and/or other computers.

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  • 3. 

    A print server is a device that connects one printer to one computer.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    A print server, or printer server, is a device that connects one printer or many printers to one computer or many computers over a network.

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  • 4. 

    Find a computer application:

    • A.

      Windows 7

    • B.

      Microsoft Word

    • C.

      IPad

    • D.

      Apple Computer

    Correct Answer
    B. Microsoft Word
    Explanation
    An application program or app is a computer program designed to perform a group of functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the computer user.

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  • 5. 

    Find the wild card search operator:

    • A.

      NOT

    • B.

      "quotation marks"

    • C.

      *asterisk

    • D.

      \backslash

    Correct Answer
    C. *asterisk
  • 6. 

    Find the search operator for an exact word or exact phrase:

    • A.

      NOT

    • B.

      *asterisk

    • C.

      "quotation marks"

    • D.

      #hashtag

    Correct Answer
    C. "quotation marks"
  • 7. 

    Which search operator excludes words from your search?

    • A.

      +plus

    • B.

      *asterisk

    • C.

      #hashtag

    • D.

      -minus

    Correct Answer
    D. -minus
  • 8. 

    One of these is NOT accurate about cyberbullying.

    • A.

      Can only happen when you are by yourself.

    • B.

      Happens on electronic devices.

    • C.

      Occurs any time of day.

    • D.

      Once messages are posted online it is very hard to delete.

    Correct Answer
    A. Can only happen when you are by yourself.
  • 9. 

    I want to search for different forms of energy in my science class. Which search operator should I use?

    • A.

      -different forms of energy

    • B.

      #different forms of energy

    • C.

      *different forms of energy

    • D.

      "different forms of energy"

    Correct Answer
    D. "different forms of energy"
    Explanation
    Using quotation marks allows for an exact search for a word or phrase.

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  • 10. 

    Select 3 statements that are a risk for sharing a picture or image online.

    • A.

      The image can be copied by bad people

    • B.

      The image file is small

    • C.

      Images posted online are difficult to delete

    • D.

      The image can be changed

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The image can be copied by bad people
    C. Images posted online are difficult to delete
    D. The image can be changed
    Explanation
    The file size (large or small) has nothing to do with online risks of posting personal information or images online.

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  • 11. 

    What is the correct behavior choice when using the internet?

    • A.

      Visiting websites that are restricted at your school

    • B.

      Posting pictures of yourself

    • C.

      Telling a trusted adult if something online makes you uncomfortable

    • D.

      Downloading games or songs without your parent's permission

    Correct Answer
    C. Telling a trusted adult if something online makes you uncomfortable
  • 12. 

    The purpose of a CPU (central processing unit) is to control everything in your computer.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 13. 

    Select three input devices.

    • A.

      Keyboard

    • B.

      Mouse

    • C.

      Printer

    • D.

      Touchscreen

    • E.

      Speakers

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Keyboard
    B. Mouse
    D. Touchscreen
  • 14. 

    Identify the type of software that enables you to view and navigate web pages?

    • A.

      Database

    • B.

      Web browser

    • C.

      Operating system

    • D.

      Web navigation

    Correct Answer
    B. Web browser
  • 15. 

    Windows is an example of an Operating System.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    TRUE: An Operating System is the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals ( Ex: mouse, keyboard, monitor, scanner, speakers, webcam).

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  • 16. 

    Select three examples of an Operating System.

    • A.

      Microsoft Excel

    • B.

      Chrome OS

    • C.

      Windows7

    • D.

      CPU

    • E.

      Linux

    Correct Answer(s)
    B. Chrome OS
    C. Windows7
    E. Linux
    Explanation
    CPU is the central processing unit of a computer.

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  • 17. 

    Which of the following is FALSE about using iMessage (Instant Messaging)?

    • A.

      Instant Messaging allows you to text in real-time

    • B.

      Instant Messaging allows the ability to make phone calls or video calls

    • C.

      Instant Messaging is electronic email

    • D.

      Instant Messaging connects people all over the world

    Correct Answer
    C. Instant Messaging is electronic email
    Explanation
    Instant messaging (IM) is a type of online chat that offers real-time text transmission over the Internet.

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  • 18. 

    Leaving your electronic device (Ex: Tablet) in a hot vehicle will NOT damage it.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Any electronic devices left out in the hot sun or in a hot vehicle for extended periods of time will damage.

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  • 19. 

    What happens when you restart your computer?

    • A.

      Nothing

    • B.

      The computer is damaged

    • C.

      The computer turns off then back on

    • D.

      The computer turns off

    Correct Answer
    C. The computer turns off then back on
  • 20. 

    What happens when you shut down your computer?

    • A.

      Nothing

    • B.

      The computer is damaged

    • C.

      The computer turns off then back on

    • D.

      The computer turns off

    Correct Answer
    D. The computer turns off
  • 21. 

    Spell check checks for spelling and grammar mistakes.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 22. 

    If something online makes you feel uncomfortable, what is the best action?

    • A.

      Nothing

    • B.

      Tell a trusted adult

    • C.

      Turn off the computer

    • D.

      Tell your friend

    Correct Answer
    B. Tell a trusted adult
  • 23. 

    What device is best to use to store music, photos, documents, and quickly transfer information from one computer to another?

    • A.

      Flash drive

    • B.

      Laptop

    • C.

      Projector

    • D.

      Printer

    Correct Answer
    A. Flash drive
  • 24. 

    You can use a flash drive on your Smart Phone?

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 25. 

    You can search on the internet with a SmartPhone.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 26. 

    Which of the following would be the best topic to make a numbered list?

    • A.

      Items to pack in your suitcase for a trip

    • B.

      School supply list

    • C.

      Brownie recipe

    Correct Answer
    C. Brownie recipe

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