01.31 - Computer Basics

Question 1

Parts of a Computer: What is the name given to the parts of a computer that you can actually touch?

Accepted Answer

Hardware

Question 2

Parts of a Computer: What is used to type words and numbers on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

Question 3

Parts of a Computer: Which part looks like a TV screen and lets you see your work and your files?

Accepted Answer

Monitor

Question 4

Using a Mouse: When using your mouse Keep the base of your _____ on the mouse pad or desk.

Accepted Answer

Wrist

Question 5

What Makes a Computer Run: What can make your computer "sick"?

Accepted Answer

Computer Viruses

Question 6

What Makes a Computer Run: What tells the hardware what to do and how to do it?

Accepted Answer

Software

Question 7

What Makes a Computer Run: Which of the following is a word processing program?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft

Question 8

Parts of a Computer: Which part holds the "brains" of the computer?

Accepted Answer

Computer Case

Question 9

Using a Mouse: To use the mouse properly, you will need to know how to _____ and click.

Accepted Answer

Point

Question 10

Parts of a Computer: Which part of a computer takes the text and pictures on your screen and prints them?

Accepted Answer

Printer

Question 11

Parts of a Computer: Which part lets you point to objects on your screen, click on them, and even move them?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

Question 12

Using a Mouse: What action below would tell your computer to “Send” an email?

Accepted Answer

Click

Question 13

Parts of a Computer: Where are all of your documents saved?

Accepted Answer

Hard Drive

Question 14

What Makes a Computer Run: What lets you do many things, like write book reports and stories?

Accepted Answer

Application and Programs

Question 15

What Makes a Computer Run: What protects your computer so that it doesn’t get a computer virus?

Accepted Answer

Antivirus Software

Question 16

Using a Mouse: What is the best way to move up and down on your computer screen?

Accepted Answer

Scrolling

Question 17

Using a Mouse: Which of the following is a necessary tool when working on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

Question 18

Parts of a Computer: What is the "brains" of the computer?

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Question 19

Using a Mouse: If you are right handed, you click the left click button with which finger?

Accepted Answer

Index finger

Question 20

What Makes a Computer Run: What lets the computer's hardware and software work together?

Accepted Answer

Operating System

Question 21

Parts of a Computer: Which part lets you hear different sounds created by the computer?

Accepted Answer

Speaker

Question 22

What Makes a Computer Run: What lets you explore the Internet to find information, pictures, videos, and webpages?

Accepted Answer

Internet Browser

Questions 22