Tech Club - Computer Basics

Question 1

What do we call a website that helps us find answers to questions or to "search" for something?

Accepted Answer

a search engine

Question 2

What do we call an application that takes us to the internet?

Accepted Answer

a browser

Question 3

On your MacBook, what does the green circle at the top left corner of a window do?

Accepted Answer

make the window larger or smaller

Question 4

I can put my computer up & grab a new one without asking if mine isn't working.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 5

I should never touch someone's computer.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 6

After opening an app (such as Safari) what do we call the "pop up" that displays on our screen?

Accepted Answer

a window

Question 7

Where do you usually find all the apps located on a computer?

Accepted Answer

The taskbar or dock

Question 8

Where do we type in a website name?

Accepted Answer

the address bar

Question 9

On your MacBook, when you open up a window, what does the red circle do in the top left corner?

Accepted Answer

exit the window

Question 10

On your Macbook, what does the yellow circle in the top left corner do (if you see it...)?

Accepted Answer

minimize the window

Question 11

What key do I press to capitalize a letter?

Accepted Answer

shift

Question 12

What do you call the start-up screen of your computer?

Accepted Answer

a desktop

Question 13

What key do I press to move from one line to the next if I am typing?

Accepted Answer

return/enter

Question 14

What is another name for a web address?

Accepted Answer

a URL

Question 15

How do you turn off your computer?

Accepted Answer

go to the apple (top left corner), then click shut down

Question 16

The computer I am using today is a/an _________.

Accepted Answer

Apple Macbook

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