GEMS COMPUTER QUIZ COMPETITION

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The fixed hard disk drive inside your computer system. Information is saved to it and all your programs are stored and run from it.
- A. C Drive
- B. D Drive
- C. Firmware
- D. My Computer

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A customizable toolbar (located on the taskbar) that lets you display the Windows desktop or start a program with a single click.
- A. Start
- B. Quick Launch
- C. My Desktop
- D. Menu Bar
Correct Answer

A. B. Quick Launch
3.

The currently selected window.
- A. Active
- B. Desktop
- C. Window
- D. Task bar
Correct Answer

A. A. Active
4.

This key will lock alpha keys into uppercase.
- A. Shift
- B. Caps Lock
- C. Control
- D. Alt
Correct Answer

A. B. Caps Lock
5.

The physical components of a computer system, including any equipment such as printers, mouse and monitor.
- A. Software
- B. Desktop
- C. Hardware
- D. My Computer
Correct Answer

A. C. Hardware
6.

Memory that can be read from or written to by a computer or other devices. Information stored here is lost when the computer is turned off.
- A. Application
- B. Software
- C. My Computer
- D. RAM
Correct Answer

A. D. RAM
7.

A secondary window that contains buttons and various kinds of options through which you can carry out a particular command or task.
- A. Window
- B. Desktop
- C. Dialogue Box
- D. Application
Correct Answer

A. C. Dialogue Box
8.

This term is used to describe a preset value for some option in a computer program. It is the value used when a setting has not been specified by the user.
- A. Default
- B. Task bar
- C. Settings
- D. Start Button
Correct Answer

A. A. Default
9.

5. The program that manages a computer's resources, such as Windows XP, Mac OS, or Linux.
- A. Operating System
- B. My Computer
- C. Hardware
- D. Default
Correct Answer

A. A. Operating System
10.

This is the on-screen work area on which windows, icons, menus, and dialog boxes appear.
- A. My Computer
- B. Desktop
- C. Disk Drive
- D. Hardware
Correct Answer

A. B. Desktop

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The fixed hard disk drive inside your computer system. Information is saved to it and all your programs are stored and run from it.

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A customizable toolbar (located on the taskbar) that lets you display the Windows desktop or start a program with a single click.

The currently selected window.

This key will lock alpha keys into uppercase.

The physical components of a computer system, including any equipment such as printers, mouse and monitor.

Memory that can be read from or written to by a computer or other devices. Information stored here is lost when the computer is turned off.

A secondary window that contains buttons and various kinds of options through which you can carry out a particular command or task.

This term is used to describe a preset value for some option in a computer program. It is the value used when a setting has not been specified by the user.

5. The program that manages a computer's resources, such as Windows XP, Mac OS, or Linux.

This is the on-screen work area on which windows, icons, menus, and dialog boxes appear.