Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Fundamental Computer Knowledge Quiz study set below.
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1
What is the primary function of a Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
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A
To store files and documents
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B
To display images and videos
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C
To execute instructions and perform calculations
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D
To connect to the internet
2
Which of the following is a common example of an input device?
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A
Monitor
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B
Speaker
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C
Keyboard
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D
Printer
3
What does RAM stand for in computing?
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A
Read Access Memory
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B
Random Access Memory
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C
Real Audio Module
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D
Recordable Access Method
4
Which operating system is known for its graphical user interface and is developed by Apple?
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A
Windows
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B
Linux
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C
Android
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D
macOS
5
What is a web browser used for?
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A
To create documents
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B
To play video games
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C
To access and view websites
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D
To manage files
6
What is a common type of storage device used to save files permanently?
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A
RAM
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B
CPU
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C
Hard Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD)
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D
Motherboard
7
What is the term for the set of instructions that tell a computer what to do?
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A
Hardware
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B
Firmware
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C
Malware
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D
Software
8
What does the 'www' at the beginning of a website address stand for?
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A
World Wide Web
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B
Web World Wonders
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C
Worldwide Wireless Web
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D
Western World Wide
9
Which of these is a common social media platform?
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A
Microsoft Word
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B
Google Chrome
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C
Instagram
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D
Adobe Photoshop
10
What is the purpose of an antivirus program?
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A
To speed up internet connection
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B
To protect against malicious software (viruses)
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C
To create presentations
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D
To manage email accounts
11
What is the basic unit of digital information?
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A
Byte
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B
Megabyte
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C
Gigabyte
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D
Bit
12
Which is a physical component of a computer?
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A
Operating System
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B
Application Program
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C
Web Browser
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D
Graphics Card
13
What does 'URL' stand for?
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A
Universal Resource Locator
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B
Uniform Resource Link
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C
Unified Retrieval Location
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D
User Registration List
14
What is the most common method for connecting to the internet at home?
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A
Bluetooth
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B
Wi-Fi
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C
Infrared
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D
NFC
15
Which of the following is a cloud storage service?
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A
Microsoft Paint
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B
Google Drive
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C
Notepad
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D
VLC Media Player
16
What is a password used for?
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A
To make your computer run faster
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B
To protect your accounts and data from unauthorized access
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C
To send emails
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D
To download movies
17
What is the main component that connects all other hardware parts inside a computer?
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A
Power Supply Unit
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B
Graphics Card
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C
Motherboard
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D
RAM
18
Which of these is an example of a file extension?
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A
.exe
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B
.doc
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C
.pdf
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D
All of the above
19
What is the process of copying data from a remote computer to your own computer called?
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A
Uploading
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B
Downloading
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C
Streaming
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D
Broadcasting
20
What is the common symbol used in email addresses to separate the username from the domain name?
