Basic Computer Quizzes & Trivia
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Are you applying for a job, and they have required you to take essential computer skills exam when you show up for the interview? The quiz below covers the basics of what you are most likely to be asked. Give it a try and all the...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 115212 | Last updated: Jul 14, 2020
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Sample QuestionHow do you open a program such as Microsoft Word when there are no icons on the desktop?
Here we are with an interesting quiz on the basics of computer! Fundamental computer knowledge is one of the things that every employer looks for in an employee. Do you remember all your essential computer lessons? The...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 47850 | Last updated: Oct 6, 2020
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Sample QuestionWWW stands for:
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Sample QuestionWhat do you call a portable computer?
Some computer knowledge is important and it puts someone in a better place to work easier and store information. Have you had some basic computer training that you would like to take on a test drive? This Quiz is about basic...
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 10737 | Last updated: Jan 17, 2019
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Sample QuestionWhat type of device is a computer monitor?
People require some basic knowledge in using computers. Some of them are randomly clicking or tapping buttons and menus or making multi-finger gestures to activate functions in an application or to jump to other sections of a...
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 6007 | Last updated: May 10, 2018
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Sample QuestionHow do you open a program such as a Microsoft Word when there are no icons on the desktop?
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Basic Computer Questions & Answers
Does the processor use permanent storage, sometimes called secondary storage, to hold both data and instructions while it is processing them?
The processor or CPU (central processing unit) is one of the most important parts of a computer system because it does most of its basic operations. One of the important things to know about the processor is how and where it stores data and instrumen
What happens when you press Ctrl-Alt-Delete?
When the buttons Control, Alt, and Delete are pressed at the same time on modern computers a screen pops up with several options including lock, switch user, sign out, change password, and task manager. On some systems, an option to shut down or rest
What does "desktop" mean?
The Desktop refers to the initial screen on your laptop or personal computer, which contains all the icons and programs, folders, applications and files. The screen pops up as soon as you log in to your computer. The desktop is the primary user inter
What performs arithmetic and logical operations?
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An arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) is the part of a computer processor (CPU) that carries out arithmetic and logic operations on the operands in computer instruction words. In some processors, the ALU is divided into two units, an arithmetic unit (AU) an
This quiz focuses on the basic knowledge of computers and consists of twenty fundamental questions of computer technologies. It's an essential skill to have in such a technologically driven era. Learning about computer...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 9436 | Last updated: Mar 26, 2020
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Sample QuestionWhom do you think the father of modern computer?
People new to using computers can take the following quiz. It asks the most basic questions regarding basic operations about the computers. Good luck on the quiz and I hope you learn something from it.
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 9090 | Last updated: Jul 27, 2020
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Sample QuestionThe term _______ refers to the computer's physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, memory chips, and hard drive.
Do you like sitting near the computer 24X7? Are you learning any software or programming language? Do you really possess full-fledged technical knowledge when it comes to Software or Hardware? If yes, then prove yourself by...
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 1558 | Last updated: Apr 8, 2019
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Sample QuestionWhat type of memory is short term; where data, information, and program instructions are stored temporarily?
Computers are used all around us and it is important for people to have some basic knowledge when it comes to them. The quiz below is designed to test what you know about computers from your past studies and assess...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1530 | Last updated: Feb 8, 2019
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Sample QuestionThis happens when you place your mouse in a particular position, then clicking:
Computer knowledge is important no matter the field one chooses to venture into. For this reason, it is important to ensure you atleast know the basics on how to use simple features of a computer. This quiz is a perfect way to...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1327 | Last updated: Oct 5, 2020
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Sample QuestionHardware is the physical components of a computer. Which is considered hardware?
This quiz is designed for test the knowledge of middle school students, in the area of basic computer history and hardware.
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1142 | Last updated: Feb 10, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhich definition BEST describes a computer.
This quiz will be used by Selebi -Phikwe Library, to test the knowledge of its trainee users on computer skills
Questions: 56 | Attempts: 1076 | Last updated: Jun 12, 2017
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Sample QuestionUse keyboard keys to turn on the computer
Intermediate computer skills, as defined by the ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework include Internet and email, computers, word processing, graphics and multimedia, and spreadsheets and databases. Test out some of the...
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Sample QuestionWhen you try to open a file you see this message. What is the cause?
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Sample Question1,000 characters are equal to what?
This 10-question quiz gives further assistance to those just learning the basics of computers.
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 795 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionThe small device used for moving the cursor around on the screen is called a
COMPUTER Basics Quiz #1
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Sample QuestionAny signals that come into the computer are called
Cumulative test for computer class.
Questions: 29 | Attempts: 714 | Last updated: Dec 31, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhich is not an advantage of using computerized spreadsheets?
This quiz was prepared to test the students knowledge of the Basic Hardware components on the computer.
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 645 | Last updated: Mar 12, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhich two (2) hardware devices are considered input devices?
This quiz is designed to test your skills in Navigating a Microsoft Windows computer.
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 626 | Last updated: Dec 31, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhere is the "desktop" of your computer?
Computer Basics Quiz introduces general computer use and terminology.
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 624 | Last updated: Jan 15, 2013
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Sample QuestionThe ____ has general instructions on the internal architecture of the computer and how data is retrieved using binary computation to certain devices.
Basic Computer Skills
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Sample QuestionHow do you open a program such a microsoft word when there are no icons on the desktop?
This will test ones knowledge of computer basics by allowing the user to fill in the blanks.
Questions: 11 | Attempts: 522 | Last updated: Jan 8, 2013
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Sample QuestionSelect 2 input devices.
Questions: 39 | Attempts: 508 | Last updated: Nov 5, 2020
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Sample QuestionHardware is any part of your computer that has
A general computer quiz
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 415 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhat does CPU stand for
This quiz is to assess basic computer, windows, Internet and misc. skills.
Questions: 24 | Attempts: 414 | Last updated: Dec 31, 2012
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Sample QuestionHow do you open Sharepoint if there are no icons on the desktop?
Questions: 17 | Attempts: 402 | Last updated: Oct 9, 2015
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Sample QuestionTrue or False. A stray cat is the same thing as a feral cat.