What Do You Know About Computers?

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What Do You Know About Computers? - Quiz

This assessment serves as an introductory survey regarding computer knowledge.

Questions and Answers

1.

What does this button do?
- A.
  
  Exits that page
- B.
  
  Opens a new page
- C.
  
  Shuts down the computer
Correct Answer
A. Exits that page

Explanation
This button is used to exit the current page or close the current window. It does not open a new page or shut down the computer.

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2.

What type of site is www.Google.com?
- A.
  
  That site does not exist.
- B.
  
  It is a popular "search engine."
- C.
  
  It is a social networking site.
Correct Answer
B. It is a popular "search engine."
3.

What program does this symbol represent?
- A.
  
  Microsoft Excel
- B.
  
  Dell
- C.
  
  Internet Explorer
Correct Answer
C. Internet Explorer
4.

Which of the following applications allows you to type letters, make flyers, or create other documents?
- A.
  
  Microsoft Word
- B.
  
  Microsoft Access
- C.
  
  Mozilla Firefox
Correct Answer
A. Microsoft Word

Explanation
Microsoft Word is the correct answer because it is a word processing application that allows users to type letters, create flyers, and generate various types of documents. It provides a wide range of formatting options, templates, and tools to assist users in creating professional-looking documents. Microsoft Access is a database management system and Mozilla Firefox is a web browser, neither of which have the capabilities to create documents like Microsoft Word does.

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5.

Which of the following things can you do on Yahoo.com?
- A.
  
  E-mail, instant message, or chat.
- B.
  
  Browse news articles and check the weather.
- C.
  
  Play games or search the web.
- D.
  
  You can do all of the above.
Correct Answer
D. You can do all of the above.

Explanation
The correct answer is "You can do all of the above." This means that on Yahoo.com, you have the ability to perform various tasks such as sending emails, instant messaging, chatting, browsing news articles, checking the weather, playing games, and searching the web. Yahoo.com offers a wide range of features and services for its users.

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6.

How do you properly turn off a computer?
- A.
  
  Press the power buttons
- B.
  
  Go to the start menu, select "shut down" or "turn off"
- C.
  
  Get somebody else to do it for me
Correct Answer
B. Go to the start menu, select "shut down" or "turn off"

Explanation
To properly turn off a computer, you should go to the start menu and select the "shut down" or "turn off" option. This is the standard method recommended by most operating systems to safely shut down the computer and close all running programs and processes. Pressing the power button directly may result in data loss or potential damage to the system. Getting somebody else to do it for you is not a reliable or practical solution.

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7.

What are these called?
- A.
  
  Buttons
- B.
  
  Pictures
- C.
  
  Icons
Correct Answer
C. Icons
8.

What does button "A" do?
- A.
  
  Minimizes the window
- B.
  
  Exits the window
- C.
  
  Opens a new page
Correct Answer
A. Minimizes the window

Explanation
The button "A" minimizes the window.

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9.

What does button "B" do?
- A.
  
  Minimizes the window
- B.
  
  Exits the window
- C.
  
  Makes the window smaller
Correct Answer
C. Makes the window smaller

Explanation
The button "B" makes the window smaller. This means that when the button is clicked, the window will be resized to a smaller size compared to its current size. It does not minimize the window, which would typically mean hiding it from view temporarily, nor does it exit the window, which would close it completely.

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10.

What do these buttons do?
- A.
  
  Allow you to move back and forward through webpages.
- B.
  
  Move the cursor to the left and right.
- C.
  
  Absolutely nothing.
Correct Answer
A. Allow you to move back and forward through webpages.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Allow you to move back and forward through webpages." This is because the buttons mentioned in the question are commonly found in web browsers and are known as "back" and "forward" buttons. These buttons allow users to navigate between previously visited webpages (back) and return to the current page after going back (forward).

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11.

Other than 'Internet Explorer,' which of the following are also web browsers?
- A.
  
  Mozilla Firefox
- B.
  
  Yahoo!
- C.
  
  Google
Correct Answer
A. Mozilla Firefox

Explanation
Mozilla Firefox is a web browser. It is an open-source browser developed by Mozilla Foundation and is available for various operating systems. It is known for its speed, security, and customization options. It allows users to browse the internet, access websites, and perform various online activities. Therefore, Mozilla Firefox is a valid answer to the question.

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12.

What are other functions and applications found on computers?
- A.
  
  Calculator and games
- B.
  
  Paint, iTunes, and Notepad
- C.
  
  Photoshop and windows media player
- D.
  
  All of the above are correct.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above are correct.

Explanation
The correct answer is "All of the above are correct." This means that all of the functions and applications mentioned in the options (calculator, games, paint, iTunes, Notepad, Photoshop, and Windows Media Player) can be found on computers.

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13.

If you know the exact website you should type it in the _______________?
- A.
  
  Task bar (bottom of the page)
- B.
  
  Address bar (top of the page)
- C.
  
  Search box (on a search engine)
Correct Answer
B. Address bar (top of the page)

Explanation
The correct answer is "address bar (top of the page)". When you know the exact website you want to visit, you should type it in the address bar at the top of the page. The address bar is where you enter the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the website you want to access. It is usually located at the top of the browser window and allows you to directly navigate to a specific website by typing in its address.

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14.

While surfing the internet, you can have multiple pages open in the same window. (Like the picture below) What are these things called?
- A.
  
  Tabs
- B.
  
  Windows
- C.
  
  Web browsers
Correct Answer
A. Tabs

Explanation
The given answer is "tabs". Tabs are the small clickable sections at the top of a web browser window that allow users to have multiple web pages open within the same window. Each tab represents a separate webpage and allows users to easily switch between them without opening new windows or closing existing ones.

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