Introduction to Computers: Interactive Quizzes for Fourth Graders

Question 1

What device is used to type information into a computer?

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Printer

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Mouse

Question 2

Which part of the computer is known as the brain?

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CPU

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Mouse

Question 3

What shows us what the computer is doing?

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Monitor

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Printer

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Keyboard

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Mouse

Question 4

What is the name of the software that controls and manages the computer's hardware and software?

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Operating System

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Application Software

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Internet Browser

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Word Processor

Question 5

What is the term used to describe the action of storing a file on a computer?

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Saving

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Downloading

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Uploading

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Opening

Question 6

What are the small pictures that represent files and folders on a computer called?

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Icons

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Symbols

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Glyphs

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Graphics

Question 7

Which is the part of the computer that processes information and runs programs?

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CPU

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Mouse

Question 8

What device allows us to see what's happening on the computer?

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Monitor

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Printer

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Scanner

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Speakers

Question 9

Which input device is used to type letters and numbers into a computer?

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Microphone

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Webcam

Question 10

What is the main purpose of a firewall?

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To prevent unauthorized access to a computer

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To scan for and remove viruses

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To enhance the speed of a computer

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To store and manage data

Question 11

What's the main difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is tangible, while software is intangible

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Software is tangible, while hardware is intangible

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Hardware and software are the same thing

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Both hardware and software are intangible

Question 12

What is the main function of the internet?

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To connect computers around the globe

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To store data online

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To play games

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To browse websites

Question 13

What is the main job of an operating system?

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To manage hardware and software

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To run programs

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To store data

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To connect to the internet

Question 14

Which of these is a program you can use to write a letter?

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Microsoft Word

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Windows 11

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Microsoft Edge

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Adobe Photoshop

Question 15

Which part of a computer keeps the operating system and programs?

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Hard drive

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CPU

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RAM

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Graphics card

Question 16

Which type of computer memory is the fastest?

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RAM

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Hard drive

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CPU

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Graphics card

Question 17

What does a network interface card do?

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Connects a computer to a network

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Stores data

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Processes data

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Displays graphics

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a type of computer?

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Calculator

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Laptop

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Smartphone

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Tablet

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a type of computer?

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Printer

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Desktop computer

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Laptop

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Smartphone

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a physical part of a computer?

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Software

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Mouse

Question 21

What is the main job of the operating system in a computer?

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To manage the computer's resources

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To run applications

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To store data

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To connect to the internet

Question 22

What is the purpose of a computer network?

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To connect computers and share information

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To access the internet

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To play games

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To store data

Question 23

What is the main purpose of a CPU (Central Processing Unit)?

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To do calculations

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To store data

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To display information

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To connect to the internet

Question 24

What is the main purpose of a computer's operating system?

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To manage the hardware and software

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To save files

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To play games

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To browse the internet

Question 25

Which part of the computer is responsible for processing data?

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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RAM (Random Access Memory)

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HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

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GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

Question 26

Which of these is an example of computer software?

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Microsoft Word

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Printer

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Mouse

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Scanner

Question 27

What is the main purpose of a computer's network interface card?

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To connect the computer to a network

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To store data

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To run programs

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To process data

Question 28

What is the purpose of a computer's monitor?

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To show information

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To save information

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To process information

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To input information

Question 29

What's a smart way to use computers that helps protect the environment?

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Turn off the screen when you're not using it

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Use a fun screen saver

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Keep your computer on all the time

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Print everything you want

Question 30

What is the job of the operating system?

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To control the computer's hardware and software

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To store files and data

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To process information

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To connect to the internet

Question 31

What is the main purpose of a CPU?

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To process information

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To store data

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To show information on the screen

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To connect to the internet

Question 32

What is the purpose of a computer network?

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To connect computers and other devices

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To store data

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To process information

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To print documents

Question 33

What is the difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is physical, while software is not

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Software is physical, while hardware is not

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Hardware and software are the same thing

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Software is more important than hardware

Question 34

What is the main part of a computer that is like the brain and controls everything?

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CPU

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Mouse

Question 35

What is the job of a computer program?

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To tell the computer what to do

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To save your work forever

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To show you pictures on the screen

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To connect you to the internet

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a kind of computer?

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Printer

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Desktop

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Laptop

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Tablet

Question 37

What do we call the tool you use to type words on a computer?

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Mouse

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Scanner

Question 38

Where does the computer keep your files so you can find them later?

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Hard drive

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RAM

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CPU

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Graphics card

Question 39

What do we use to look at websites on the internet?

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Web browser

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Email program

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Word processor

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File manager

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a good computer habit?

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Eating or drinking near the computer

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Taking breaks to rest your eyes

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Sitting up straight

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Keeping the computer clean

Question 41

What is the name for all the different programs and data we store on our computers?

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Software

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Hardware

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Operating system

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User interface

Question 42

Which part of the computer is responsible for storing the operating system and other files?

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Hard drive

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CPU

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RAM

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Monitor

Question 43

What is the primary function of a computer mouse?

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Inputting data and navigating the screen

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Displaying images

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Processing information

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Storing files

Question 44

Which of the following is considered a type of computer software?

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Microsoft Word

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Hard drive

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Computer mouse

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Internet connection

Question 45

What is the main task of the CPU in a computer?

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Processing information

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Storing data

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Displaying images

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Connecting to the Internet

Question 46

Which type of computer is most commonly used for personal purposes?

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Desktop

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Supercomputer

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Mainframe

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Server

Question 47

What is the primary purpose of a USB drive?

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Storing data

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Connecting to the Internet

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Playing games

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Printing documents

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic component of a computer?

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Printer

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Monitor

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Keyboard

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Hard drive

Question 49

What is the primary role of RAM in a computer?

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Temporary storage of data and instructions

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Permanent data storage

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Processing information

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Displaying images

Question 50

Which of the following is a common example of an operating system?

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Windows

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Google Chrome

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Microsoft PowerPoint

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Adobe Photoshop

Question 51

What is the main purpose of a computer network?

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Connecting computers and devices

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Storing data

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Processing information

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Displaying images

Question 52

What part of a computer does NOT touch or move?

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Software

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Monitor

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Mouse

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Keyboard

Question 53

Which part of the computer is like the brain?

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CPU

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Memory

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Hard Drive

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Motherboard

Question 54

What do you use to see websites?

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Web browser

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Search engine

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Email

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Chat

Question 55

What is the name of the program that runs the computer and manages all its parts?

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Operating System

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Application Software

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Utility Software

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Browser

Question 56

Which of these helps you type information into the computer?

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Printer

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Memory

Question 57

What is the purpose of connecting computers together in a network?

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To share information and resources

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To control the internet

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To store data safely

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To play games