Do You Have Basic Computer Skills Knowledge? Trivia Questions Quiz
Do you have basic computer skills knowledge? If you are looking for a quiz that is perfect for testing out just how much you know about computers, you are in luck as this one will do exactly that for you. Do give it a try and get to see if you now the basic parts of a computer and their functions too. All the best and keep practicing!
- 1."Desktop" is a computer term that refers to:
- A.
The initial screen showing icons for folders, files, and applications.
- B.
The part of your work area where the computer monitor sits.
- C.
Something that can and should be ignored by most users.
- D.
The list of all of the contents on a particular computer.
- 2.The "Control Panel" is:
- A.
A disk on which data can be stored.
- B.
Another term for a display screen.
- C.
A computer network that spans a relatively small area.
- D.
A system tool that allows a user to set certain settings.
- 3.Select one of the following to determine the proper procedure for shutting down your computer.
- A.
It's best to never turn off your computer.
- B.
Whenever you are ready to quit, simply push the lighted button on your processor.
- C.
Just unplug your computer
- D.
Go to the Start menu and click "Shut Down"
- 4.The Maximize button is used to:
- A.
Scroll slowly through a window.
- B.
Expand a window to fill the entire screen.
- C.
Return a window to its original size.
- D.
Reduce a window to a button on the taskbar.
- 5.When you are instructed to "point and click," it means you:
- A.
Use the mouse to move the pointer around the screen
- B.
Double-click the mouse
- C.
Use the mouse to move the pointer around the screen and then click the mouse button once or twice to select the object.
- D.
Use the mouse to move the pointer around the screen and press the mouse button as you move the mouse.
- 6.The Minimize button is used to:
- A.
Scroll slowly through a window.
- B.
Reduce a window to a button on the taskbar.
- C.
Expand a window to fill the entire screen.
- D.
Return a window to its original size.
- 7.What program command saves a copy of a file under a different name?
- A.
Duplicate
- B.
Copy
- C.
Save
- D.
Save As
- 8.What is the name of the Windows location that stores cut or copied information?
- A.
Clipboard
- B.
Start menu
- C.
Hard Drive
- D.
Paint
- 9.How to you open a program when there isn't an icon on the desktop for the one you want to use?
- A.
Right click to reveal all icons.
- B.
Click the START button and select the program from the menu.
- C.
Restart the computer.
- D.
It is not possible to open the program if no icons are on the desktop.
- 10.A WORD file can be attached to an e-mail message?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Depends on what type of file
- D.
Only to select an e-mail address
- 11.In a file hierarchy, a folder inside another folder is called
- A.
Program
- B.
Internal hard disk
- C.
Subfolder
- D.
Clipboard
- 12.After you delete a file from your hard disk, it is automatcally placed in the:
- A.
Search box
- B.
USB flash drive
- C.
Clipboard
- D.
Recycle bin
- 13.In software applications such as Microsoft Word, what is a document called?
- A.
Page
- B.
Folder
- C.
File
- D.
None of the above
- 14.What is the siginificance of a faded (dimmed) command in a drop-down menu?
- A.
There are no equivalent keystrokes for the particular command.
- B.
The command is not currently accessible.
- C.
A dialog box appears if the command is selected.
- D.
A Help window appears if the command is selected.
- 15.Any computer parts that you can actually touch are considered to be:
- A.
Systems
- B.
Platforms
- C.
Hardware
- D.
Software
- 16.The term ____________ refers to the set of instructions that directs the hardware in a computer to accomplish a task.
- A.
Output
- B.
Software
- C.
Hardware
- D.
Input
- 17.All computers must have:
- A.
A virus checking program
- B.
A printer attached
- C.
Word processing software
- D.
An operating system
- 18.Which software would you use to create a multimedia presentation?
- A.
ITunes
- B.
PowerPoint
- C.
Excel
- D.
Entourage
- 19.What type of device is a flash drive?
- A.
Output
- B.
Input
- C.
Storage
- D.
Software
- 20.An operating system is:
- A.
CD-ROM software
- B.
Application software
- C.
Integrated software
- D.
System software
- 21.An unwanted program running on a computer is called a
- A.
Pain
- B.
Sickness
- C.
Virus
- D.
Encryption
- 22.The _____________ shows what files and applications are open.
- A.
Shortcut Menu
- B.
My Documents
- C.
Taskbar
- D.
Start Menu
- 23.The _________________ is an output device that produces output on paper.
- A.
Printer
- B.
Monitor
- C.
Mouse
- D.
Keyboard
- 24.A ___________ is a pointing device used to move a pointer on the screen and to make selections.
- A.
Keyboard
- B.
Mouse
- C.
Monitor
- D.
Processor
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