Computer Skills for Year 4: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is the main purpose of the internet?

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To connect computers worldwide, allowing people to share information and communicate.

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To provide entertainment, such as games and videos.

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To help with writing and printing letters.

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To create drawings.

Question 2

What is a potential downside of using the internet?

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Spending too much time on non-productive activities

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Finding information quickly

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Connecting with people worldwide

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Accessing educational materials

Question 3

What should you NOT do to stay safe online?

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Share personal information with strangers

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Use strong passwords

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Keep software up to date

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Be aware of phishing scams

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a responsible way to use the internet?

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Spread rumors and hurt others

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Learn about new things

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Connect with friends and family

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Watch funny videos and play games

Question 5

What should you NOT do to stay safe online?

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Share personal information with strangers

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Use a strong password

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Keep software up to date

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Be aware of phishing scams

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a computer?

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Can lead to over-reliance and reduced problem-solving skills

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Makes it easy to connect with others

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Provides access to a wide range of information

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Helps to create and change documents

Question 7

What is a potential downside of using the internet?

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Seeing harmful or dangerous content

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Finding lots of information

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Talking to people far away

Question 8

Which of these is a potential disadvantage of using digital tools in class?

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Teachers may need to spend additional time learning how to use and integrate digital tools into their lessons.

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Students can learn more by having fun.

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Students can work together on projects easily.

Question 9

When using the internet, what should you avoid doing to stay safe?

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Sharing personal information with strangers

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Using a strong password

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Updating your computer's software

Question 10

What should you NOT do to stay safe online?

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Share your personal information

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Use a strong password

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Think before clicking links

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Be careful about what you post

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using a search engine?

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It can make sure the information you find is always correct.

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It can help you find information quickly.

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It can help you learn about new things.

Question 12

Which of these is a potential risk of using the internet?

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Addiction

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Access to information

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Improved communication

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Convenience

Question 13

When searching the internet, how can you tell if the information you find is reliable?

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The website ends in .gov or .edu.

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The website has many colorful pictures.

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The website has many pop-up ads.

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A friend shared the website with you.

Question 14

What is a potential drawback of spending a lot of time on the Internet?

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Becoming addicted to it

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Making new friends

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Using it for schoolwork

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Buying clothes online

Question 15

When using a word processor to create a simple document, which of these is NOT a feature that is commonly used?

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Sending emails

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Inserting pictures

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Changing the size and style of the text

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Making tables

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a reason why students might learn basic programming concepts in school?

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To learn how to fix computers

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To develop problem-solving skills

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To prepare for future career opportunities in technology

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To have fun and be creative

Question 17

If you find something online that makes you feel uneasy, what should you do?

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Tell a grown-up you trust, like your teacher or parent

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Ignore it and hope it goes away

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Tell your friends about it

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Keep it a secret and hope it doesn't happen again

Question 18

What is a potential downside of using the internet?

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Increased risk of online bullying and scams

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Access to a vast amount of information

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Easier communication and teamwork

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More opportunities for learning through online classes

Question 19

When creating a computer program, which of these is NOT a necessary step?

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Playing a game on the computer

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Writing the code

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Fixing errors in the code

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Communicating with the computer using code

Question 20

In a spreadsheet, what's the main reason we use cell references?

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To link cells for calculations and formulas

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To name different parts of the spreadsheet

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To store images

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To change the spreadsheet's appearance

Question 21

When using a word processor to create a document, what does the 'font size' option allow you to do?

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Change the size of the text

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Change the color of the text

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Make the text bold or italic

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Add images or graphics to the document

Question 22

When looking for information online, it's important to check if the source is reliable. Why?

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Reliable information is supported by facts, comes from trusted sources, and is current.

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Reliable information is always easy to find and appears at the top of search results.

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Reliable information is free and easy to find on the internet.

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Reliable information is presented in a fun and exciting way.

Question 23

In a spreadsheet, what does the 'SUM' button do?

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Adds up a group of numbers.

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Finds the average of a set of numbers.

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Changes the appearance of cells.

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Creates a graph from the data.

Question 24

When using the internet, what's the best way to keep yourself safe?

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Tell a grown-up if something makes you feel worried or unsure

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Click on every link you see

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Share your personal information with strangers

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Ignore all safety rules and tips online

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a good way to stay safe online?

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Spending lots of time on the internet

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Only sharing personal details with people you know and trust

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Use strong passwords and don't tell anyone what they are

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Be careful about what you post online

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a safe thing to do when using the internet?

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Share your personal information with people you don't know online

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Use a strong password for your accounts

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Update your computer's software regularly

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Be aware of phishing scams

Question 27

You're browsing the internet and you find a website you've never seen before. What's the safest thing to do before you click on any links or download anything?

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Check if the website is safe before you click on any links or download anything.

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Click on the link to see where it takes you.

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Download any files that look interesting.

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Ignore any warnings about the website and keep browsing.

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a good way to stay safe online?

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Talking to strangers online

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Using strong passwords

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Watching out for phishing scams

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Never meeting someone you've only met online

Question 29

Which of these is a potential risk of using the internet?

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It can lead to addiction and isolation.

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It provides access to a wealth of information.

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It allows us to communicate with people all over the world.

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It can be a source of entertainment and leisure.

Question 30

When using the internet, what's something you should never do to stay safe?

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Share your personal information with strangers

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Use a strong password

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Keep your software up to date

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Tell a trusted adult if you see something mean or hurtful online

Question 31

In a spreadsheet, what is the purpose of the 'SUM' function?

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Adds up all the numbers in a selected group of cells

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Counts the number of cells in a selected group

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Finds the average value in a selected group of cells

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Sorts the values in a selected group of cells in order from smallest to largest

Question 32

What should you avoid doing online for safety reasons?

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Opening links from unknown people

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Using a strong password

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Sharing your email address with friends

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Keeping your software up to date

Question 33

How has the internet changed the way we get information?

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We can now get information anytime, anywhere, if we have an internet connection.

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All information is now free and available to everyone.

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It is now impossible to find accurate information.

Question 34

How has the internet transformed the way we connect with others?

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Instant communication worldwide through email and messaging

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Easier connections with distant loved ones

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Elimination of traditional communication methods (incorrect)

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Reduced personal touch in communication (incorrect)

Question 35

What could be a possible downside of using digital technology too often?

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We might spend less time talking to people in person.

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We might rely on technology too much and find it harder to solve problems without it.

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We might become better at doing many things at the same time.

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We might become more creative and use our imaginations more.

Question 36

Why is it important to create a strong password when making an online account?

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It makes it harder for others to guess your account information.

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It's easier for you to remember.

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All websites require strong passwords.

Question 37

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

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To move the arrow on the screen

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To type words on the computer

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To store files and programs

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To connect to the internet

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a key component of digital literacy?

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Playing online games with friends

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Using technology to find and use information

Question 39

How has the internet changed the way we learn and get information for school?

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It has made it easier to find information and resources.

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It has made it harder to learn because there is so much information available.

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It has made it impossible to learn without a computer.

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It has made it less important to talk to teachers and other students.

Question 40

What are some ways that our personal information can be at risk online?

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Hackers can steal your personal information.

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Social media companies can share your data without your permission.

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It is easy to delete all of your online information.

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There are no consequences to sharing too much personal information online.

Question 41

How can you organize your digital photos to make them easy to find?

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Create different folders for different types of photos.

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Put all your photos in one folder.

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Save your photos to a free online service.

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Rename all your photos with numbers.

Question 42

The internet has changed how people around the world connect. Which of these is NOT a good thing about the internet for connecting and working together globally?

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It makes it harder for people to talk to each other in person.

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It makes it easier to stay in touch with friends and family who live far away.

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It helps break down cultural differences and helps people from different countries understand each other better.

Question 43

When using the internet, it's important to be respectful of:

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Copyright laws and intellectual property rights.

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Using images and videos without permission.

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Sharing music and movies you don't own.

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Using the internet without any rules.

Question 44

You want to create an app to store your favourite foods. Which programming concept would you use to keep track of the names and ingredients of each food?

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Variables

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Loops

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Functions

Question 45

What tool do we use on a computer screen to click and select items?

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Mouse

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Printer

Question 46

What tool is used to type words into a computer?

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Scanner

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Speaker

Question 47

What do we use a search engine for?

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To find information on the internet

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To save files on our computer

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To play games

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To send emails

Question 48

Which of these is a common file extension for pictures?

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.jpg

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.doc

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.txt

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.mp4

Question 49

What should you do if you go to a website on the internet that you don't recognise?

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Quickly close that internet page

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Click on all the links on the page

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Download every file you can from the website

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Share the website with all your friends

Question 50

Which of these is a programme that we can use on a computer to build presentations?

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Microsoft PowerPoint

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Microsoft Word

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Microsoft Excel

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Notepad

Question 51

What is the name of the system that most personal computers run on?

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Windows

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iOS

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Android

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macOS

Question 52

What do you use a web browser to do?

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Visit websites

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Make documents

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Send emails

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Play music

Question 53

What's a good way to stay safe when using the internet?

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Keep your personal information, like your address and phone number, a secret.

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Make sure your passwords are hard to guess and don't share them with anyone.

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Click on every link in an email, even if you don't know who sent it.

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It's okay to meet in person with someone you first met online.

Question 54

What is the primary purpose of the right-click button on a computer mouse?

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Displaying a menu with various options

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Moving items on the screen

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Turning the computer on or off

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Typing letters and numbers

Question 55

When using a computer, what is the mouse mainly used for?

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Moving the cursor and clicking

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Writing words

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Printing pages

Question 56

What do we use to click and select things on a computer?

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Mouse

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Keyboard

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Printer

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Scanner

Question 57

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

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Microphone

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Speaker

Question 58

What is the name of the network that connects computers all over the world?

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Internet

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World Wide Web

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National Grid

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Cloud

Question 59

What is the best way to find information on the internet?

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Using a search engine

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Asking a friend

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Asking your teacher

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Looking in a book

Question 60

What part of the computer stores data?

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Hard drive

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RAM

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CPU

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Motherboard

Question 61

What device lets you point and click on a computer screen?

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Mouse

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Printer

Question 62

What is the main purpose of the 'Shift' key on a keyboard?

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Make letters uppercase

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Type numbers

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Move the cursor

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Delete text

Question 63

What is a search engine used for?

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Finding things on the internet

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Sending emails

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Playing games

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Storing files

Question 64

What connects a computer to the internet?

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Router

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Printer

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Microphone

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Webcam