Computer Basics & Getting Started — Quiz

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Question 1
Which part of the computer is the screen that shows you everything?
A The CPU
B The monitor
C The keyboard
D The mouse
Question 2
To open a file or folder, you usually…
A Single-click it
B Double-click it
C Right-click it
D Scroll on it
Question 3
What does right-clicking usually do?
A Deletes the item
B Opens a menu of extra options
C Closes the window
D Types a capital letter
Question 4
The correct way to switch a computer off is to…
A Pull out the power plug
B Hold the power button until it dies
C Use Start → Power → Shut down
D Close all windows and walk away
Question 5
Which keyboard shortcut UNDOES your last action?
A Ctrl + C
B Ctrl + V
C Ctrl + Z
D Ctrl + P
Question 6
What is a folder used for?
A Typing letters
B Holding related files together
C Connecting to the internet
D Turning the computer on
Question 7
You deleted an important file by mistake. Where do you look first?
A The Recycle Bin
B The taskbar
C The keyboard
D It's gone forever
Question 8
The difference between Copy and Cut is:
A They are exactly the same
B Copy moves the file; Cut duplicates it
C Copy keeps the file in both places; Cut moves it
D Cut deletes the file permanently
Question 9
Before pulling out a USB drive, you should…
A Just yank it out
B Turn off the computer first
C Eject it safely
D Delete everything on it
Question 10
Your computer suddenly feels slow and a program froze. A good first step is to…
A Unplug it immediately
B Restart the computer
C Throw it away
D Press every key at once