40 Questions
What is the front part of a monitor called?
screen
What type of software is used to draw pictures on a computer?
paint
How many main parts does a computer have?
4
What is the longest key on a keyboard?
spacebar
What is the device that looks like a TV and displays what you write?
monitor
What allows users to type documents?
keyboard
What is a computer?
machine
What is the device used to store a lot of information?
hard drive
What is the brain of the computer?
CPU
What does shut down mean on a computer?
Switch off
What is the short form of Operating System?
OS
What is used to draw a straight line in MS Paint?
Line tool
What does ROM stand for?
Read Only Memory
What is used to record sounds on a computer?
Microphone
What is the purpose of dragging the mouse?
Move an object
What is the full form of CPU?
Central Processing Unit
What is the purpose of a recycle bin?
To store deleted files temporarily
What does the ALU stand for?
Arithmetic Logic Unit
What is the function of the Ctrl + Z keys?
Undo
What device is used to scan documents?
Scanner
What is the short form of Central Processing Unit?
CPU
What is the purpose of a keyboard?
To type documents
What is the device that looks like a television?
Monitor
What is used to connect to the internet?
Modem
How many arrow keys are there on a standard keyboard?
4
What is the main component of a computer that performs calculations and operations?
CPU
What type of technology is used to create electricity from sunlight?
Solar panel
What is the primary function of a projector?
To display screen on a large surface
Which machine is used to check the infection of lungs?
X-ray machine
Who is credited with inventing the first automatic digital computer?
Charles Babbage
What is the main purpose of a stethoscope?
To check the heartbeat
What is the primary function of online navigation?
To explore multiple addresses
What type of keys are available on a standard keyboard?
Alphabet and number keys
What is the function of the 'Shift' key on a keyboard?
To type uppercase letters
What is the purpose of the 'Start' button on a computer?
To access the desktop
What is the function of the 'mouse' in a computer?
To navigate the cursor on the screen
What is the name of the software used to create presentations?
Microsoft PowerPoint
What is the purpose of the 'Scanner' device?
To copy pictures and text from paper
What is the name of the device used to store data?
All of the above
What is the correct way to open a file on a computer?
Double click on the icon
Study Notes
Computer Basics
- A computer has 3 main parts: CPU, keyboard, and monitor.
- The front part of a monitor is called a screen.
- A printer that can print colored documents is called a color printer.
Keyboard
- Alphabet keys are used to write letters.
- Number keys are used to write numbers.
- The longest key on the keyboard is the spacebar.
- The button on the keyboard is called a key.
- A keyboard has many small keys.
- There are 104 keys in a standard keyboard.
Monitor
- A monitor is an output device.
- A monitor looks like a TV and displays what you write.
Printer
- A printer is an output device.
- A printer is used to take printouts.
Computer Parts
- CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brain of the computer.
- CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.
- ROM stands for Read-Only Memory.
Input Devices
- Keyboard is an input device.
- Mouse is an input device.
- Scanner is an input device.
Software
- Paint is software used to draw pictures.
- Word is software used to type documents.
- PowerPoint is software used to make presentations.
Internet
- Internet is a network.
- Internet is used to connect to the world.
- Modem is used to connect to the internet.
Other
- A computer is a machine.
- A computer stores data.
- A computer can be shut down.
- The short form of Operating System is OS.
- ROM stands for Read-Only Memory.
- CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.
- PC stands for Personal Computer.
- Undo sign is .
- A keyboard helps us to type on a computer.
- A monitor is an output device.
- A scanner allows users to scan documents.
- A computer cannot perform operations without software and hardware.
Technology
- A smartwatch is a wearable technology.
- Online navigation is used to explore multiple addresses.
- Email is an official way to send messages.
- Projectors allow displaying a screen on a large surface.
- X-ray machines are used to check infections of lungs.
- Stethoscopes are used to check heartbeats.
- Charles Babbage invented the first automatic digital computer.
- Mark Zuckerberg is the founder of Facebook.
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