What is a Computer? | Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 2 Computing

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a hardware component of a computer?

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Chair

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Printer

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Processor

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Scanner

Question 2

Which of these is a type of computer you might have at home?

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Laptop

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Car

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Chair

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fridge

Question 3

What do we call a device like a mouse that you use to point and click?

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Pointing device

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Keyboard

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Input device

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Output device

Question 4

Where do we store data like photos and music on a computer?

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Hard drive

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RAM

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Memory

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Internet

Question 5

What is the name of the network that connects computers around the world?

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Internet

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Cloud

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Network

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Web

Question 6

Which type of computer is easy to carry around?

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Laptop

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Desktop

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Tablet

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Server

Question 7

What does the operating system do?

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Control the computer's hardware and software

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Connect to the internet

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Show pictures on the screen

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Make documents

Question 8

What should you do if you get water on your computer?

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Turn it off and tell an adult

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Keep using it

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Put it in the washing machine

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Dry it with a hairdryer

Question 9

What do we use to see what is happening on the computer?

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Monitor

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Mouse

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Keyboard

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Speakers

Question 10

What does the keyboard do?

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To type letters and numbers

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To display information

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To store data

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To control the mouse

Question 11

Which of these is NOT inside the computer case?

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Monitor

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Power supply

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Motherboard

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Graphics card

Question 12

What is the part of the computer that does the calculations?

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Processor

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Memory

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Storage

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Network card

Question 13

Which of the following is a program that helps you look at websites on the internet?

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Web browser

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Database

Question 14

What is the name of the device that stores all of the information on your computer?

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Hard drive

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RAM

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USB drive

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Cloud storage

Question 15

Which of the following activities is NOT something you can do with a computer?

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Cooking a meal

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Playing games

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Writing letters

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Solving math problems

Question 16

What part of the computer do we use to look at what is happening?

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Speaker

Question 17

What stores our files and programs on the computer?

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Hard drive

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Memory

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Processor

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Graphics card

Question 18

Which of these is used to type on the computer?

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Printer

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Hard drive

Question 19

What are the 3 examples of computers?

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Laptop, tablet, and smartphone

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TV, radio, and phone

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Calculator, watch, and camera

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Printer, scanner, and copier

Question 20

What part of the computer keeps all of your files and programs?

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Hard drive

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Keyboard

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Screen

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Mouse

Question 21

What's the difference between 'hardware' and 'software' on a computer?

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Hardware is what you can touch, like the mouse or keyboard. Software is what you can't touch, like the games or programs you use.

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Software is what you can touch, like the mouse or keyboard. Hardware is what you can't touch, like the games or programs you use.

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Hardware is the outside of the computer. Software is the inside of the computer.

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Software is the outside of the computer. Hardware is the inside of the computer.

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a computer program?

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The keyboard

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A program that helps you write letters

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A calculator

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A video game

Question 23

Which of these lets us send messages to the computer?

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Keyboard

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Screen

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Mouse

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Speakers

Question 24

What do we call the big network of computers all over the world?

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Internet

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Intranet

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Extranet

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Web

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a type of computer?

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A TV you watch your favorite shows on

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A laptop you can carry around with you

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A tablet you can draw and write on with your finger

Question 26

How do computers use software to perform different tasks?

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Software provides computers with instructions on what to do.

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Software helps computers run faster.

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Software is only used for playing games.

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Software is not necessary for computers to work.

Question 27

What is a computer and what makes it unique?

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A machine that can store and process information, like numbers, letters, and pictures.

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A device mainly used for playing games.

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A tool only used for writing stories.

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An electronic device primarily used for making phone calls.

Question 28

Which part of a computer keeps information safe?

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Hard drive

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Screen

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Keyboard

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Printer

Question 29

What is a computer?

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A machine that can follow a set of instructions.

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A toy that you can play with.

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A piece of paper with writing on it.

Question 30

What is the main job of a computer?

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To store and process information.

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To cook food.

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To play games.

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To generate electricity.

Question 31

Which of these is a type of computer?

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Laptop

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Car

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Book

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Tree

Question 32

How do we usually control a computer?

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With a keyboard and mouse.

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With a steering wheel.

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With a joystick.

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With a remote control.

Question 33

What is the purpose of a computer program?

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To tell the computer what to do.

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To make the computer faster.

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To make the computer more powerful.

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To decorate the computer.

Question 34

What is the difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is the physical parts of the computer, while software is the set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.

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Hardware is the software that runs on the computer, while software is the physical parts of the computer.

Question 35

What is a good rule to remember when using computers?

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We should not use them to harm others.

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We should use them to watch any videos we want.

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We can use them as much as we want.

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We should use them to play games all the time.

Question 36

Which of these is not considered a computer?

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A banana

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A smartphone

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A tablet

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A laptop

Question 37

What device do we use to input text into a computer?

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A keyboard

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A mouse

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A screen

Question 38

Which part of the computer displays images and videos?

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A screen

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A printer

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A mouse

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A keyboard

Question 39

Which type of computer is portable and can be carried around?

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A laptop

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A microwave

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A desktop computer

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A television

Question 40

Which device helps us control the cursor on the computer screen?

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A mouse

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A keyboard

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A screen

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A speaker

Question 41

What part of the computer produces sound?

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A speaker

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A printer

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A microphone

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A keyboard

Question 42

Which of these is an example of a computer game?

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Minecraft

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Tag

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Hopscotch

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Hide-and-seek

Question 43

What are the main reasons we use computers?

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To learn, play, and work

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To build sandcastles

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To ride bikes and swim

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To eat and sleep

Question 44

What is the purpose of a computer program?

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To give instructions to the computer on what to do

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To provide entertainment

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To store files