A Basic Computer Trivia Quiz

10 Questions | By LindaMidwig | Updated: Dec 22, 2022 | Attempts: 1996

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Would you like to play a basic computer trivia quiz? Computer knowledge is important no matter the field one chooses to venture into. For this reason, it is important to ensure you at least know the basics of how to use the simple features of a computer. This quiz is a perfect way to test out if you might need a refresher on using computers. Do give it a try and see how good your computer skills are!

Questions and Answers

1.

Which of these is hardware?
- A.
  
  Monitor
- B.
  
  Speaker
- C.
  
  Both A and B
- D.
  
  Google
2.

Which of these is software?
- A.
  
  MS Office 2007
- B.
  
  Office Start Button
- C.
  
  Caps lock
- D.
  
  None of these
3.

Which of these is an input device?
- A.
  
  Printer
- B.
  
  Tower
- C.
  
  Mouse
- D.
  
  None of these
4.

Which of these is considered an output device?
- A.
  
  Keyboard
- B.
  
  Microphone
- C.
  
  My Computer
- D.
  
  Speaker
5.

The temporary memory of the computer is called?
- A.
  
  ROM
- B.
  
  RAM
- C.
  
  Temporary
- D.
  
  SSD
6.

The set of typewriter-like keys that enables you to enter data into a computer is called
- A.
  
  USB port
- B.
  
  Gamepad
- C.
  
  Mouse
- D.
  
  Keyboard
7.

What is the on-screen area on which windows, icons, menus, and dialog boxes appear?
- A.
  
  Mouse
- B.
  
  Desktop
- C.
  
  Settings
- D.
  
  My Computer
8.

What does USB stand for?
- A.
  
  Unique Serial Bus
- B.
  
  Universal Section Bus
- C.
  
  Universal Serial Bus
- D.
  
  Unique Section Bus
9.

A device that controls the movement of the cursor or pointer on a display screen is called a
- A.
  
  Remote
- B.
  
  Mouse
- C.
  
  Ipad
- D.
  
  Space button
10.

A part of the computer that displays the images from the CPU onto a screen is called
- A.
  
  Screen
- B.
  
  Printer
- C.
  
  Monitor
- D.
  
  Keyboard