Basic Computer Skills Trivia Quiz
Knowledge of how a computer functions is one of the most important things to understand if you want to survive in this world where computers exist in almost every field. Have taken a course in basic computer skills such as typing and use of Microsoft applications? Take this basic computer skills trivia and see just how much you understood. Good luck!
- 1.What are the two steps in starting a computer?
- A.
Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL
- B.
Using the mouse to select "Start"
- C.
Pressing the power buttons on both the computer and the monitor
- D.
Double-clicking the Internet Explorer icon
- 2.
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What does this button do?- A.
Minimizes the window.
- B.
Opens a new window.
- C.
Checks your e-mail.
- D.
Closes a window.
- 3.What are some common uses for a computer?
- A.
Using the Internet to search
- B.
Writing letters in Microsoft Word
- C.
Keeping track of finances in Microsoft Excel
- D.
E-mail
- E.
All of the above
- 4.
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What are these pictures called?- A.
Cursors
- B.
Icons
- C.
Windows
- D.
Favorites
- 5.
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What is this called?- A.
Address bar
- B.
Search box
- C.
Internet Explorer
- D.
Favorites
- 6.What application allows you to gain access to the world wide web?
- A.
Internet Explorer
- B.
Microsoft Word
- C.
Paint
- D.
My Computer
- 7.To copy text, you
- A.
Highlight the text, right-click, and select 'copy'
- B.
Highlight the text, go to file, and select 'copy'
- C.
Highlight the text and press CTRL+C
- D.
All of the above are correct
- 8.How do you properly turn off a computer?
- A.
Press the power button on both te computer and the monitor
- B.
Close all of the windows and it will shut down automatically
- C.
Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and select "login"
- D.
From the Start menu, select shut down and press the power button on monitor
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