30 Questions
What device is used to capture and send live pictures to other users?
Webcam
What is the purpose of a stylus?
To make selections and enter information on a touch sensitive surface
What is an alternative to a mouse?
Trackball
What is the primary role of computers in the twenty-first century?
To perform calculations and process information
What device is used to display information in the form of text and graphics?
Monitor
What device is used to transfer text and images from a computer to a paper or another medium?
Printer
What is the main function of an operating system?
To manage the interaction between hardware and software
What device allows users to hear sounds?
Speaker/Headphone
What is the primary purpose of a keyboard in a computer?
To provide input to the computer
What is the term for devices that allow users to interact with a computer?
Input devices
What is the main function of a mouse in a computer?
To provide input to the computer
What are the different types of programs that can be used on a computer?
Productivity, communication, and educational programs
Where is the mouse usually kept?
On the desk next to the keyboard
What is the main function of the right button on a mouse?
To display a menu
What happens when you move the mouse on your desk?
A pointer moves correspondingly on your screen
How do you open an item on the screen?
By moving the pointer to it and then clicking the left mouse button twice
What do you do to select a position to start typing in a document?
Move the pointer to the document and click where you want to insert text
How do you move an item on the screen?
By clicking the item, holding the mouse button down, and moving the item to a different location
What is a characteristic of desktop computers?
Easily upgradable components
What is a feature of laptop computers?
Portability
What is a characteristic of netbook computers?
Low cost and low power
What is a common use of desktop computers?
Continuous use for long periods
What is similar between laptop and desktop computers?
Tasks performed
What powers laptop computers?
Either electricity or batteries
What is one way computers can assist with sales analysis?
By analyzing daily transactions to generate reports
What information can bar codes contain about a product?
The price and product ID
How can customers purchase products over the Internet?
By visiting Web sites of different stores
What is one way computers can assist with job searches?
By using job search Web sites to post resumes
What can a computer generate after analyzing sales data?
A report on the most sold products
What can bar code scanners connect to?
A computer
Test your knowledge of computer basics, including hardware, input/output devices, and common computer terminology. This quiz covers the fundamentals of computers, from the role of computers to using a keyboard and mouse.
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