About this Study Set
This study set covers Computer Science through
20 practice questions.
A foundational quiz covering hardware, software, internet safety, and digital literacy. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Basic Computer Skills for Teens study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
Which component of a computer is considered the 'brain' that processes instructions?
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A
RAM
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B
CPU
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C
Hard Drive
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D
Power Supply
2
What does the acronym 'URL' stand for in web browsing?
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A
Uniform Resource Locator
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B
Universal Reference Link
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C
User Retrieval List
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D
Unified Routing Layer
3
Which of the following is considered an input device?
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A
Monitor
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B
Printer
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C
Keyboard
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D
Speakers
4
What is the primary function of an Operating System (OS)?
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A
To browse the internet
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B
To manage hardware and software resources
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C
To create graphic designs
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D
To store photos in the cloud
5
Which file extension typically denotes an image file?
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A
.docx
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B
.jpg
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C
.mp3
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D
.txt
6
What is the purpose of 'RAM' in a computer?
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A
Permanent file storage
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B
Short-term memory for active tasks
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C
Connecting to Wi-Fi
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D
Cooling the processor
7
Which key combination is traditionally used to copy text on a Windows computer?
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A
Ctrl + C
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B
Ctrl + V
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C
Ctrl + X
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D
Ctrl + Z
8
What does 'Wi-Fi' stand for?
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A
Wireless Fidelity
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B
Wireless Field
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C
Wide Fiber
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D
Web Interface
9
Which of the following is an example of an internet browser?
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A
Microsoft Excel
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B
Google Chrome
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C
Windows Media Player
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D
Adobe Photoshop
10
What is a 'phishing' attack?
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A
A type of computer game
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B
A software update
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C
A deceptive attempt to steal sensitive information
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D
A method to increase internet speed
11
Which unit of measurement is typically used to describe the capacity of a hard drive?
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A
Gigabytes (GB)
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B
Megahertz (MHz)
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C
Pixels
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D
Bits per second
12
What is the 'Recycle Bin' or 'Trash' folder used for?
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A
Compressing large files
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B
Storing deleted files temporarily
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C
Scanning for viruses
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D
Backing up system data
13
Which of these is considered 'Cloud' storage?
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A
A USB flash drive
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B
An internal SSD
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C
Google Drive
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D
A CD-ROM
14
What is a 'strong' password composed of?
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A
Only your birth date
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B
A sequence of numbers like 12345
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C
A mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
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D
The name of your pet
15
What does 'GUI' stand for in computing?
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A
Global User Interface
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B
Graphical User Interface
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C
General Utility Input
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D
Grid Unit Integration
16
Which program is most commonly used for creating presentations?
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A
Microsoft PowerPoint
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B
Notepad
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C
Calculator
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D
Audacity
17
What happens when you 'Restart' your computer?
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A
It deletes all user files
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B
It shuts down and turns on again automatically
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C
It clears the hard drive
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D
It resets the internet connection
18
Which device allows a computer to connect to the internet via a phone line or cable?
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A
Modem
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B
Microphone
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C
Joystick
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D
Webcam
19
What is 'malware' short for?
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A
Malformed software
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B
Malicious software
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C
Manual hardware
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D
Mainframe ware
20
Which of these is a file compression format?
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A
.zip
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B
.png
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C
.exe
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D
.ppt
