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Basic Computer Skills Quiz

Computer Science

A collection of factual questions about computer hardware, software, and terminology for beginners.

technology education basics

10 Questions Easy Ages 9+ Sep 3, 2026

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1 Which computer component acts as the 'brain' that processes instructions?

A Monitor
B CPU
C Keyboard
D Printer

2 What is the primary function of a computer mouse?

A To type text
B To play music
C To move the cursor on the screen
D To store files

3 Which key on a keyboard is used to create a space between words?

A Enter
B Backspace
C Shift
D Spacebar

4 What is the main purpose of a computer monitor?

A To display information visually
B To store long-term data
C To type letters
D To connect to the internet

5 Which of these is an example of an operating system?

A Microsoft Windows
B Google Chrome
C Adobe Reader
D Minecraft

6 What does the 'Delete' key do on a standard keyboard?

A Saves the document
B Removes characters after the cursor
C Turns off the computer
D Prints the screen

7 Which hardware component is used to enter text into a computer?

A Speaker
B Mouse
C Keyboard
D Webcam

8 What term describes the physical parts of a computer that you can touch?

A Software
B Data
C Internet
D Hardware

9 Which button is typically pressed to start a new line of text while typing?

A Enter
B Escape
C Tab
D Spacebar

10 What is the name for a small image on a computer screen that represents a program or file?

A Button
B Icon
C Pixel
D Widget

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