Basic Computer Knowledge Questions

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Basic computer knowledge questions are questions relating to the standard uses of computers. These questions, which tend to deal with simple tasks and functions of a computer, reveal a lot about a person's familiarity, or fluency, with a computer. As these questions are not intuitive by nature, a person with no computer experience won't be able to simply fudge their answers. Whether preparing for a basic computer knowledge test or interview yourself or creating questions to use in a test or interview you are giving, here are some sample questions to get you started.

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Which One Is Not An Output Device?

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A) Printer B) Monitor C) Keyboard D) Modem

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The answer is C.

All Computers Must Have:

A) Word processing software B) An operating system C) A printer attached D) A virus checking program

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The answer is B.

Binary

The number system that only uses two digits, 0 and 1, is called the ___**_** number system.

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The answer is "binary."

Using A Mouse

What would you do to highlight a word? You position the cursor next to the word, and then:

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A) Drag mouse while holding button down B) Click mouse once C) Roll mouse around D) Roll and then click mouse

The answer is A.

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What is the font?

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A) The shape of the letters and characters in your document B) A type of paper with tear-off edges used with computers C) The speed at which your printer transmits letters D) The brightness setting on your screen

The answer is A.

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Hardware

The term ___ refers to the computer's physical components, such as the monitor, keyboard, memory chips, and hard drive.

A) firmware B) output C) hardware D) software

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The answer is C.

Programs

___**** is a program used to create documents such as letters, essays, and resumes.

The answer is "word processor." However, Microsoft Word or other word processing programs are also acceptable answers.

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