Computer Basics for Year 3: Master the Mouse and Keyboard

Question 1

What is the first step you should take when you want to use a computer?

Accepted Answer

Turn on the computer

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Turn on the screen

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Start clicking the mouse

Question 2

What is the name of the visible part of the computer that you can see and touch?

Accepted Answer

Desktop

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Window

Question 3

Which of these keys is used to copy something?

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Ctrl + C

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Ctrl + V

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Ctrl + X

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Shift + C

Question 4

What is the name of the small picture on the desktop that you can click on to open a program?

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Shortcut

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File

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Folder

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Image

Question 5

To open a program, you need to:

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Double-click on its icon

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Right-click and select 'Open'

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Drag and drop it into the taskbar

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Type its name into the search bar

Question 6

What is the purpose of the bar at the bottom of the screen that shows open programs?

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To display open programs

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To adjust computer settings

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To access the internet

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To store files

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a thing you can do with a mouse?

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Typing

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Clicking

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Dragging

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Scrolling

Question 8

Which of these is not found on a computer?

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Toaster

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Mouse

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Keyboard

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Printer

Question 9

What device do you use to click and select items on the computer screen?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

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Keyboard

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Printer

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Microphone

Question 10

Which button on the mouse do you click to open a program?

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Left

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Right

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Scroll wheel

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None of these

Question 11

What is the name of the main screen you see when you turn on the computer?

Accepted Answer

Desktop

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Toolbar

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Document

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Website

Question 12

What do you need to do before you can play a game on the computer?

Accepted Answer

Open the game program

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Turn on the computer

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Connect to the internet

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Save a document

Question 13

Which of these is an example of a computer program?

Accepted Answer

Word processor

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Apple

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Television

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Book

Question 14

What device do you use to type letters and numbers into the computer?

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Printer

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Microphone

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a way to move around the desktop?

Accepted Answer

Clapping your hands

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Using the mouse

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Using the arrow keys

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Using the touchpad

Question 16

What is the main purpose of a computer mouse?

Accepted Answer

To select and move things on the screen

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To print papers

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To play music

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To browse the internet

Question 17

Which mouse button opens or selects things?

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Left button

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Right button

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Scroll button

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Middle button

Question 18

What does the taskbar do?

Accepted Answer

Shows open programs and lets you open the Start menu

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Changes the computer's settings

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Runs new programs

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Saves files

Question 19

What can you NOT do with a mouse?

Accepted Answer

Turn on the computer

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Move the mouse pointer

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Select items on the screen

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Open and close programs

Question 20

What's the name of the area on your computer screen where you can find pictures of your programs and files?

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Desktop

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Toolbar

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Menu

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File explorer

Question 21

Which button on your mouse do you use to choose things?

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Left button

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Right button

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Wheel in the middle

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There are no buttons on a mouse

Question 22

What happens when you click twice on a picture of a program on your desktop?

Accepted Answer

It opens the program

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It makes the program smaller

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It creates a new file

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It shows you what the program is about

Question 23

Where can you find the choices for saving a file?

Accepted Answer

File menu

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Edit menu

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View menu

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Tools menu

Question 24

What's the special key combination on the keyboard to copy some text you've chosen?

Accepted Answer

Press the Ctrl key and the C key at the same time

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Press the Ctrl key and the V key at the same time

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Press the Ctrl key and the X key at the same time

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Press the Ctrl key and the Z key at the same time

Question 25

Which arrow key on the keyboard makes the thing on your screen move down?

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Down arrow

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Up arrow

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Left arrow

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Right arrow

Question 26

What picture on your desktop shows you where to throw away files?

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A bin with a lid

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A green recycling symbol

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A red cross

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A yellow exclamation mark

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a type of computer file?

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A special place to put other files

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A picture

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A video

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A program

Question 28

What part of your computer do you use to type?

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Keyboard

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Screen

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Mouse

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Box with the wires

Question 29

What do you use to point and click on things on a computer screen?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

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Keyboard

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Joystick

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Tablet

Question 30

What do you click on to start a program on your computer?

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Icon

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File

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Button

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Window

Question 31

Which button on the mouse do you use to select things?

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Left button

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Right button

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Middle button

Question 32

What is the name of the part of the computer screen where you see all your programs and files?

Accepted Answer

Desktop

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Window

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Taskbar

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File Manager

Question 33

Which keyboard shortcut can you use to copy something?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl+C

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Ctrl+V

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Ctrl+X

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Shift+Del

Question 34

What happens when you press the 'Enter' key on the keyboard?

Accepted Answer

You start a new line

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You save a file

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You close a program

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You delete a character

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a part of a mouse?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

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Sensor

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Buttons

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Cable

Question 36

Which type of mouse connects to your computer without wires?

Accepted Answer

Bluetooth mouse

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Optical mouse

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Laser mouse

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Wired mouse

Question 37

What part of a computer is like the brain that controls everything it does?

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Monitor

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

Mouse

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Keyboard

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Joypad

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Microphone

Question 39

What do we call the area on the computer screen where we see everything?

Accepted Answer

Desktop

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Window

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Page

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Internet

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a way to close a program on your computer?

Accepted Answer

Pressing the blue power button on your computer

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Clicking the 'X' button on the program's window

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Pressing the 'Alt' + 'F4' keys at the same time

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Clicking the 'Start' button and selecting 'Exit'

Question 41

What is the name for a secret way to do something quickly on a computer using the keyboard?

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Shortcut

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Trick

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Code

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Hack

Question 42

Which keyboard shortcut can we use to make a copy of something we've highlighted?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl + C

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Ctrl + V

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Ctrl + X

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Shift + C

Question 43

What do we use to keep our files tidy and organized on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Folders

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Programs

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Icons

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Windows

Question 44

How do we make a new folder on the computer screen?

Accepted Answer

Right-click and choose 'New Folder'

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Click on the 'File' menu and select 'New Folder'

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Use the keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl' + 'N'

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Drag and drop a file onto the desktop

Question 45

What do we add to the end of a file name to show what type of file it is, like '.jpg' for a picture?

Accepted Answer

Extension

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Name

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Title

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Code

Question 46

Which of these is **not** a physical part of a computer?

Accepted Answer

Programs

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Screen

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Mouse

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Keyboard

Question 47

What do you use on a computer to find and open your files and folders?

Accepted Answer

File Explorer

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Word processor

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Web browser

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Game

Question 48

How do you change the image that appears behind all the icons on your computer screen?

Accepted Answer

Change the desktop background

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Open a new program

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Drag an icon to the desktop

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Create a new folder

Question 49

What's the first thing you should try if your computer isn't working right?

Accepted Answer

Turn it off and on again

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Call a computer expert

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Check the cables

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Reinstall the operating system

Question 50

Which part of the computer do you use to point and click on things on the screen?

Accepted Answer

Mouse

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Microphone

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Keyboard

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Monitor

Question 51

How do you usually open a program on the computer?

Accepted Answer

Double-click on its icon

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Right-click on its icon

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Say its name out loud

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Single-click on its name

Question 52

Which keyboard shortcut is used to copy text or images?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl + C

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Ctrl + Z

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Ctrl + X

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Ctrl + V

Question 53

What is the name of the part of the computer screen that shows you all your files, programs, and folders?

Accepted Answer

Desktop

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Menu bar

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Taskbar

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Browser

Question 54

Which button on the mouse do you press to show more options?

Accepted Answer

Right-click

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Middle-click

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Left-click

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Scroll-click

Question 55

How do you close a program on the computer?

Accepted Answer

Click the 'X' button in the top right corner of the program window

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Press the 'Esc' key on the keyboard

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Drag the program window off the screen

Question 56

Which action can you do with a mouse?

Accepted Answer

Drag and drop

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Pinch to zoom

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Swipe left and right

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Shake to undo