Basic Computer Knowledge Quiz Questions!

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Computers today are totally different from the first generation. We have covered a lot about the different types that came before and are now. How much can you tell us about computers today from your studies? Take up the simple quiz below and get to find out. All the best and keep a look out for more quizzes like this.

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  • 2. 

    To correctly close a program what do you need to do?

    • Turn the computer off

    • Disconnect the electricity

    • Find the x in the red square and click on it.

    • Tell teacher to turn computer off

    Correct Answer
    A. Find the x in the red square and click on it.
    Explanation
    To correctly close a program, you need to find the "x" in the red square and click on it. This is a common method used to close programs on computer interfaces. Turning the computer off or disconnecting the electricity are not necessary steps to close a program, and telling the teacher to turn the computer off is not a feasible solution for closing a program on your own.

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  • 3. 

    Why should you never send emails or text messages when you are upset?

    • You may hurt someone's feelings

    • Your phone will be upset

    • You will hurt your computer's feelings

    • You can hurt yourself

    Correct Answer
    A. You may hurt someone's feelings
    Explanation
    Sending emails or text messages when upset can lead to impulsive and thoughtless communication. Emotions can cloud judgment, causing us to say things we don't mean or express ourselves in hurtful ways. This can result in hurting someone's feelings and damaging relationships. It is important to take a step back, calm down, and communicate in a more rational and respectful manner to avoid causing unnecessary harm or regret.

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  • 4. 

      Computers using transistors were …………… than vacuum tube computers.

    • Faster

    • Slower

    • Prettier

    • Smaller

    Correct Answer
    A. Faster
    Explanation
    Transistors are electronic devices that can amplify or switch electronic signals and are much smaller and faster than vacuum tubes. Therefore, computers using transistors were faster than vacuum tube computers.

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  • 5. 

    How do you change the background of your slides?

    • Color the monitor with markers

    • Slide design

    • Slide layout

    • Use crayons

    Correct Answer
    A. Slide design
    Explanation
    To change the background of your slides, you need to use the slide design feature. This feature allows you to choose from a variety of pre-designed templates or create your own custom design. By selecting a different slide design, you can change the background color, add patterns or textures, and modify the overall look and feel of your slides. Coloring the monitor with markers or using crayons are not viable options for changing the background of your slides.

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  • 6. 

    Name at least three advantages computer networks create:

    • Share software, memory space, and information

    • Share keyboards, scanners, and monitors

    • Share headphones, printers, and printers

    • Share cookies, punch, and candy

    Correct Answer
    A. Share software, memory space, and information
    Explanation
    Computer networks create three advantages by allowing users to share software, memory space, and information. Sharing software eliminates the need for each user to individually install and maintain their own copies, reducing costs and ensuring everyone has access to the latest versions. Sharing memory space allows for efficient storage and retrieval of data, enabling collaboration and resource optimization. Sharing information facilitates communication and collaboration, enabling users to easily exchange ideas, files, and updates. These advantages enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and foster collaboration within an organization or community.

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  • 7. 

    What menu option do we use to insert a picture?

    • File

    • Tools

    • Help

    • Insert

    Correct Answer
    A. Insert
    Explanation
    To insert a picture, we use the "insert" menu option. This option allows us to add various elements, including pictures, into our document or presentation. By selecting the "insert" option, we can browse our computer or online storage for the desired image file and seamlessly integrate it into our document.

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  • 8. 

      Name at least one of the first manufacturers to supply the market with user-friendly computers:

    • Apple

    • Rayford

    • Hewlett Packard

    • CPU

    Correct Answer
    A. Apple
    Explanation
    Apple was one of the first manufacturers to supply the market with user-friendly computers. They revolutionized the industry with their Macintosh computers, which featured a graphical user interface and a mouse for easier navigation. This user-friendly approach made computers more accessible to the general public and contributed to Apple's success in the market.

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  • 9. 

    Which of these could not have been used by someone in the 1970s?

    • A. a spreadsheet

    • B. a computer game

    • C. a web-page

    • D. a word processor

    Correct Answer
    A. C. a web-page
    Explanation
    In the 1970s, the internet as we know it today did not exist, so it would not have been possible for someone to use a web-page. Web-pages are a product of the World Wide Web, which was developed in the late 1980s and became widely available in the 1990s. Therefore, it is not possible for someone in the 1970s to have used a web-page.

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  • 10. 

    On which device will you most likely find a track pad?

    • Cell phone

    • Laptop computer

    • Desktop computer

    • Folder

    Correct Answer
    A. Laptop computer
    Explanation
    A trackpad is a touch-sensitive surface that is used as a pointing device on laptops. It allows users to move the cursor and perform various actions by sliding their fingers on the surface. While trackpads can also be found on some desktop computers, they are most commonly associated with laptops due to their compact size and portability. Therefore, the most likely device to have a trackpad is a laptop computer.

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  • 11. 

    Early supercomputers …………… .

    • A. stored data on disk

    • B. had no operation system

    • C. used binary codes

    • D. had no memory yet

    Correct Answer
    A. A. stored data on disk
    Explanation
    Early supercomputers stored data on disk. This means that instead of relying on internal memory or RAM to store and retrieve data, these computers used external storage devices such as disks. This allowed for larger amounts of data to be stored and accessed, as disks had much higher storage capacities compared to the limited internal memory of early supercomputers. Storing data on disk also made it easier to transfer and share data between different systems.

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  • 12. 

    The first personal computers (PCs) appeared in …………… .

    • A. 1989

    • B. 1981

    • C. 1958

    • D. 1947

    Correct Answer
    A. C. 1958

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