Computer Basics for Year 3: Master the Essentials of Computing

Question 1

What is a printer used for?

Accepted Answer

To make copies of documents

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To show information on the screen

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To take pictures

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To store files

Question 2

Which key on the keyboard lets you move the cursor one space backward?

Accepted Answer

Backspace

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Space bar

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Arrow keys

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Enter

Question 3

What is the purpose of a scanner?

Accepted Answer

To copy images and documents into a computer

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To make copies of documents

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To take pictures

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To store files

Question 4

Which of these file types is used to store pictures?

Accepted Answer

.jpg

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.txt

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.doc

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.pdf

Question 5

What is the name of the program that tells the computer what to do?

Accepted Answer

Operating system

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Application

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Peripheral

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Driver

Question 6

Which of these is not a computer peripheral?

Accepted Answer

Book

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Mouse

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Printer

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Keyboard

Question 7

What do we use to control the pointer on the computer screen?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

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Keyboard

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Printer

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Scanner

Question 8

Which part of the mouse do we use to select something on the computer screen?

Accepted Answer

Left button

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Right button

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Middle button

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It doesn't matter

Question 9

What do we use to type letters and numbers on the computer?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

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Mouse

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Printer

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Scanner

Question 10

What is the name of the area on the computer screen where we see our work?

Accepted Answer

Desktop

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Window

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Icon

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File

Question 11

What are the small pictures on the computer screen that we click on to open programs?

Accepted Answer

Icons

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Files

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Windows

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Programs

Question 12

What do we use to make copies of documents or pictures?

Accepted Answer

Printer

Answer

Scanner

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Digital camera

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Keyboard

Question 13

What do we use to take and store pictures?

Accepted Answer

Digital camera

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Printer

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Scanner

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Keyboard

Question 14

What is the main purpose of using a mouse on a computer?

Accepted Answer

To move the cursor around the screen

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To type words and numbers

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To print documents

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To take pictures

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a peripheral device that can be connected to a computer?

Accepted Answer

Operating system

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Printer

Question 16

What is the main purpose of a scanner?

Accepted Answer

To copy and store images and documents

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To print documents

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To take photographs

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To navigate the computer

Question 17

Which device is used to enter text and numbers into a computer?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

Answer

Mouse

Answer

Printer

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Microphone

Question 18

What is used to display information on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Monitor

Answer

Speaker

Answer

Scanner

Answer

Printer

Question 19

What device is used to take and store digital pictures?

Accepted Answer

Camera

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Scanner

Answer

Printer

Answer

Microphone

Question 20

What is the first step you should take when using a computer?

Accepted Answer

Turn it on

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Plug it in

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Check the internet connection

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Run a virus scan

Question 21

What is the name of the area on the computer screen where you can see files and folders?

Accepted Answer

Desktop

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Taskbar

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Internet browser

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File menu

Question 22

What do you use a keyboard for?

Accepted Answer

Typing letters and numbers

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Moving the mouse on the screen

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Saving your work

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Printing things out

Question 23

Which tool do you use to move the arrow on your screen?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

Answer

Keyboard

Answer

Scanner

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Printer

Question 24

What is a printer used for?

Accepted Answer

To make copies of documents on paper

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To take pictures

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To store files

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To connect to the internet

Question 25

Which device do you use to copy a picture into your computer?

Accepted Answer

Scanner

Answer

Printer

Answer

Digital camera

Answer

Computer mouse

Question 26

What is the difference between a computer program and a file?

Accepted Answer

A program tells the computer what to do, while a file stores information.

Answer

A file tells the computer what to do, while a program stores information.

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They are the same thing.

Answer

A program stores information, while a file tells the computer what to do.

Question 27

What is a good thing about using a digital camera?

Accepted Answer

You can easily store and share your pictures.

Answer

You can take pictures in the dark.

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The pictures are always better quality than film.

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You don't need any special tools to use it.

Question 28

What is a virus scanner for?

Accepted Answer

To keep your computer safe from bad programs.

Answer

To make your computer faster.

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To help you find lost files.

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To get rid of unnecessary files.

Question 29

What is the device used to move the cursor on the screen called?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

Answer

Keyboard

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Printer

Answer

Scanner

Question 30

What is the main purpose of the 'Enter' key on the keyboard?

Accepted Answer

To create a new line

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To print a document

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To open a new program

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To save a file

Question 31

What is the function of a scanner?

Accepted Answer

To input images into the computer

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To display images

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To store data

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To print documents

Question 32

How do you usually open a program on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Click on its icon

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Type its name in a command prompt

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Use a keyboard shortcut

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Right-click and select 'Open'

Question 33

Use this mouse to move cursor on the computer screen?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 34

Which one we use to print images and documents from computer?

Accepted Answer

Printer

Answer

Mouse

Answer

Scanner

Answer

Keyboard

Question 35

What is a digital camera used for?

Accepted Answer

Taking photos

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Scanning documents

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Printing pictures

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Controlling computer

Question 36

Why do we save a file?

Accepted Answer

To use it later

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To remove it

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To send it

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To see it

Question 37

Which is NOT a computer safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Share password

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Don't eat near computer

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Keep computer away from water

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Turn off computer before cleaning

Question 38

What do you use to click on pictures and open programs on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

Answer

Monitor

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Keyboard

Answer

Printer

Question 39

Which device prints pictures and documents?

Accepted Answer

Printer

Answer

Keyboard

Answer

Scanner

Answer

Mouse

Question 40

What do you use to type words and numbers into a computer?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

Answer

Mouse

Answer

Monitor

Answer

Speaker

Question 41

Which device helps you take pictures and save them on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Digital camera

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Printer

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Microphone

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Scanner

Question 42

You want to put a picture from a book onto your computer. Which device do you use?

Accepted Answer

Scanner

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Mouse

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Printer

Answer

Keyboard

Question 43

What part of the computer shows you the pictures and words?

Accepted Answer

Monitor

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Keyboard

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Speaker

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Mouse

Question 44

You want to draw a picture on your computer. What would you use?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

Answer

Printer

Answer

Keyboard

Answer

Scanner

Question 45

Which of these is NOT used to put information into a computer?

Accepted Answer

Printer

Answer

Keyboard

Answer

Scanner

Answer

Mouse

Question 46

Which device lets you hear sounds from your computer?

Accepted Answer

Speakers

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Microphone

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Printer

Answer

Keyboard

Question 47

You want to listen to music on your computer. Which device do you use?

Accepted Answer

Speakers

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Scanner

Answer

Keyboard

Answer

Mouse