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Basic Computer Skills Fundamentals

Computer Science

A quiz covering essential hardware, software, and digital literacy concepts for middle school students.

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15 Questions Easy Ages 11+ Oct 10, 2026

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1 Which component of a computer is known as the 'brain' because it performs most of the processing?

A RAM
B Hard Drive
C CPU
D Monitor

2 What is the primary function of an operating system?

A To browse the internet
B To manage computer hardware and software resources
C To create digital artwork
D To protect against physical damage

3 Which of the following is an example of an input device?

A Printer
B Speaker
C Monitor
D Keyboard

4 What does the acronym 'RAM' stand for in computing?

A Read Access Memory
B Random Access Memory
C Rapid Array Module
D Readily Available Memory

5 Which key combination is commonly used to copy selected text?

A Ctrl + C
B Ctrl + V
C Ctrl + X
D Ctrl + Z

6 What is the main purpose of a file extension, such as .docx or .jpg?

A To change the color of the file
B To identify the file type and associated program
C To compress the file size
D To encrypt the file for security

7 Which term describes the physical parts of a computer system?

A Software
B Hardware
C Operating System
D Application

8 What is the function of the 'Delete' key on a standard keyboard?

A To move the cursor to the left
B To remove the character after the cursor
C To save a document
D To open the Start menu

9 Which type of software is designed to perform a specific task for the user, such as word processing?

A System software
B Application software
C Hardware driver
D Operating system

10 Where are deleted files typically moved before they are permanently removed from a computer?

A Hard drive
B Control Panel
C Recycle Bin
D RAM

11 What is a 'browser' primarily used for?

A Editing video files
B Accessing and viewing websites on the internet
C Managing local network settings
D Playing offline video games

12 Which unit of measurement is commonly used to describe the capacity of a storage device?

A Gigabytes (GB)
B Hertz (Hz)
C Pixels (px)
D Volts (V)

13 What is the purpose of an 'output device' like a monitor?

A To enter data into the computer
B To transmit data to the processor
C To display visual information from the computer
D To permanently store user data

14 In email terminology, what does 'CC' stand for?

A Computer Copy
B Carbon Copy
C Clear Communication
D Creative Content

15 Which of the following is considered an example of cloud storage?

A USB flash drive
B Internal hard drive
C Google Drive
D Optical disc

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