Basics of Computer Quiz

Basics of Computer Quiz takes you into a world that once depended on punch cards to operate the earliest computers. In the 1940s, the ENIAC one of the first general purpose computers needed people to plug in cables manually just to run a calculation. Imagine solving a math problem by rewiring a machine each time. That’s how far we’ve come. Today, computers are part of everything we do, and it helps to know the simple stuff that keeps them ticking. This computer quiz is a small but fun step in brushing up your basic computer knowledge. You’ll test your memory on how things work behind the screen, and maybe even surprise yourself with what you already know.

Basics of Computer

Which part of a computer temporarily stores data while it's being used?

Hard Drive

Monitor

Keyboard

RAM

What is the main circuit board in a computer called?

Motherboard

Hard drive

Keyboard

Processor

Which of these is an input device?

Printer

Speaker

Mouse

Monitor

Which of these is used to store data long term?

RAM

Hard Drive

CPU

Cache

What is a virus in computer terms?

A keyboard error

A hardware upgrade

A screen saver

A harmful software program

What does the term “bit” stand for?

Basic input tool

Binary digit

Built-in technology

Byte information type

What is the function of a monitor?

To display output

To input data

To process programs

To store files

What is the full form of USB?

Universal Storage Box

Uniform System Backup

Universal Serial Bus

Uninterrupted Software Buffer

What type of device is a printer?

Output

Input

Storage

Processing

What do you call the small picture icons on a desktop?

Apps

Logos

Files

Shortcuts

Your score is

The average score is 90%

Sample Questions from This Quiz

Which part of a computer temporarily stores data while it’s being used?
What is the main circuit board in a computer called?
Which of these is an input device?
Which of these is used to store data long term?
What is a virus in computer terms?

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