Basic Computer Skills Quiz

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

• Monitor

• CPU

• Keyboard

• Mouse

Which device do you use to move the pointer on the screen?

• Printer

• Mouse

• Speaker

• Scanner

What is the shortcut to copy selected text in most programs?

• Ctrl + X

• Ctrl + V

• Ctrl + C

• Ctrl + Z

What does the icon with a small trash can usually represent?

• Save

• Delete

• Print

• Open

Which key do you press to make all letters uppercase while typing?

• Tab

• Shift

• Spacebar

• Enter

What is the main function of the Internet browser?

• To draw pictures

• To play music

• To access websites

• To print documents

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Which of these is NOT a storage device?

• Hard Drive

• USB Flash Drive

• Monitor

• CD

What should you do before turning off your computer?

• Unplug it directly

• Click "Shut Down"

• Press all the keys at once

• Remove the battery

What does it mean when a red squiggly line appears under a typed word?

• It indicates the word is a proper noun.
• It suggests the word is in a different language.
• It means the word is too long to be recognized.
• It means there is a spelling error or the word is unrecognized.