Computer Basics for Fourth Graders: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Computers

Question 1

What is NOT a necessary part of a computer?

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Chair

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Computer Case

Question 2

Which part of the computer controls the hardware and software?

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Operating system

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Browser

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a computer network?

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To connect computers and devices

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To store files

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To run software

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To print documents

Question 4

What is the difference between a file and a folder?

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A file stores data, while a folder organizes files.

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A folder stores data, while a file organizes folders.

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Both files and folders store data.

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There is no difference between a file and a folder.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a search engine?

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To find information on the internet

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To store files

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To run software

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To print documents

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT part of a computer system?

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Calculator

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Monitor

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Keyboard

Question 7

Which part of a computer stores data and programs?

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Hard drive

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Mouse

Question 8

What is the main purpose of a web browser?

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To access websites on the internet

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To send and receive emails

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To create documents

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To play games

Question 9

What is the full form of the abbreviation RAM?

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Random Access Memory

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Read-Only Memory

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Removable Access Memory

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Random Average Memory

Question 10

What part of a computer shows you what you're doing?

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Screen

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Keyboard

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Microphone

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Printer

Question 11

Where can you look to find information about a computer file, like how big it is or when it was made?

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Properties

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Menu bar

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Title bar

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Address bar

Question 12

What do you use a web browser for?

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To visit websites

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To write emails

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To play games

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To edit videos

Question 13

When downloading programs from the internet, which of these is the safest way?

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From the official website of the software maker

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From a website you've never heard of

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From an email sent by a friend

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From a pop-up ad

Question 14

What do you call the path that shows you where a file is stored on your computer?

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File path

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Directory

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Folder

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Shortcut

Question 15

If you want to take a picture of your computer screen, what should you use?

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Snipping Tool

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Paint

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Word

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Chrome

Question 16

What is the part of a computer that processes information and runs programs?

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Processor

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Mouse

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Keyboard

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Monitor

Question 17

What do we call the user-friendly interface of a computer system?

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Desktop

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Command line

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Browser

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Program

Question 18

What is the main purpose of an internet browser?

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To access websites

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To create documents

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To send emails

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To play games

Question 19

Which file extension is used for Microsoft Word documents?

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.docx

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.txt

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.jpeg

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.xlsx

Question 20

Which device is used to type text into a computer?

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Mouse

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Printer

Question 21

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

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Internet

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Intranet

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World Wide Web

Question 22

Which of these options is NOT a type of basic software application?

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Operating system

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet

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Database

Question 23

What is the primary function of the 'Save' button in a software program?

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To store changes made to a document

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To create a new document

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To close the program

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To print the document

Question 24

What is the role of a web browser in accessing the internet?

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To display web pages and online content

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To connect the computer to the internet

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To send and receive emails

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To store files and data

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of a popular search engine?

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Google

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Microsoft Edge

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Facebook

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Instagram

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of a computer mouse?

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To navigate and interact with the computer's graphical user interface

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To type text and input data

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To print documents and files

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To play computer games

Question 27

When you turn on your computer, what's the first screen you see?

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The desktop

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A window

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A folder

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A file

Question 28

What do you use to move the arrow on your computer screen?

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The mouse

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The keyboard

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The microphone

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The printer

Question 29

What do you use to see websites on your computer?

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A web browser

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An email program

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A word processor

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A game

Question 30

Which of these is a picture file type?

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.jpg

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.txt

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.docx

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.mp3

Question 31

What's the difference between a blue folder and a blue file?

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Folders can hold files, but files can't hold folders

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Files can hold folders, but folders can't hold files

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Folders and files are the same thing

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I don't know

Question 32

What's the purpose of a computer virus?

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To hurt your computer or steal your information

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To protect your computer

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To make your computer faster

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I don't know

Question 33

Which part of the computer is responsible for controlling all its operations?

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CPU

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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RAM

Question 34

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

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Mouse

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Keyboard

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Microphone

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Printer

Question 35

What is the name of the software that manages and controls the overall functioning of a computer?

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Operating system

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Hardware

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Software

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Internet

Question 36

What are the small pictures or symbols on a computer screen that represent files and programs called?

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Icons

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Widgets

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Emojis

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Avatars

Question 37

Which file format is commonly used to save text documents?

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.txt

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.jpg

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.mp3

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.exe

Question 38

What is the main purpose of a web browser?

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To access websites on the internet

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To create documents

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To send emails

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To play games

Question 39

What does the acronym URL stand for?

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Uniform Resource Locator

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Universal Resource Link

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Unique Resource Locator

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Unrestricted Resource Link