Computer Basics

Question 1

What is the "BRAINS" of the computer?

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Question 2

Which part of a computer takes the text and pictures on your screen and prints them onto paper?

Accepted Answer

Printer

Question 3

Which part holds the "BRAINS" of the computer?

Accepted Answer

Computer Case

Question 4

Keep the base of your ___________ on the mouse pad or desk:

Accepted Answer

Wrist

Question 5

What lets the computer's hardware and software work together?

Accepted Answer

Operating Systems

Question 6

What tells the hardware what to do and how to do it?

Accepted Answer

Software

Question 7

What is used to type words and numbers on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

Question 8

When you use the Internet, stay on approved _____________.

Accepted Answer

Websites

Question 9

Which part lets you point to objects on your screen, click on them, and even move them?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

Question 10

Which part lets you hear different sounds created by the computer?

Accepted Answer

Speaker

Question 11

If you are right handed, you click the left click button with which finger?

Accepted Answer

Index Finger

Question 12

What can make your computer "sick"?

Accepted Answer

Computer Virus

Question 13

What action below would tell your computer to “Send” an email?

Accepted Answer

Click

Question 14

What can be harmful to your computer?

Accepted Answer

Food and Drink

Question 15

What is the best way to move up and down on your computer screen?

Accepted Answer

Scrolling

Question 16

What part of the computer looks like a TV screen and lets you see your work and files?

Accepted Answer

Monitor

Question 17

___________________ such as laptops and tablets need to be handled carefully.

Accepted Answer

Mobile Devices

Question 18

Which part of a computer takes the text and pictures on your screen and prints them onto paper?

Accepted Answer

Printer

Question 19

What lets you explore the Internet to find information, pictures, videos, and webpages?

Accepted Answer

Internet Browser

Question 20

Before you begin working on your computer, be sure your hands are _____________.

Accepted Answer

Clean

Question 21

What lets you do many things, like write book reports and stories?

Accepted Answer

Application Programs

Question 22

Which part of a computer takes the text and pictures on your screen and prints them onto paper?

Accepted Answer

Printer

Question 23

The following is a necessary tool when working on a desktop computer:

Accepted Answer

Mouse

Question 24

What is the name given to the parts of a computer you can actually touch?

Accepted Answer

Hardware

Question 25

Follow your teacher's instruction to _____________ your computer after each use.

Accepted Answer

Shut Down

Question 26

Which of the following is a word processing program?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Word

Question 27

What protects your computer so that it doesn’t get a computer virus?

Accepted Answer

Antivirus Software

Question 28

Where are all of your documents saved?

Accepted Answer

Hard Drive (HDD)

Question 29

To use the mouse properly, you will need to know how to ________ and click.

Accepted Answer

Point

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