Computer Class Jeopardy - Pop Quiz

A

100

What is a small device that stores information that you can insert into a port on your computer?

A USB.

200

The components of a computer that you can see and touch.

Hardware.

300

Microsoft Power Point and Google Docs are examples of a) application programs; or b) internet browsers.

a) application programs

400

What should you always do before you send your emails?

Proofread them.

500

This is the key on your keyboard that you press if you want to change one letter to a capital OR to access the second option on a single key (e.g., $, *, ?, +).

Shift key

B

100

What is an example of a web browser?

Google Chrome; Microsoft Edge; Firefox; Safari; Explorer

200

This lets your computer's hardware and software work together.

Operating System.

300

Name one software program that you can use to create a written document.

Microsoft Word; Libre Office Writer

400

What you should never share when you are online with people or companies you do not know.

Personal / private information

500

What is the laptop version of a 'mouse' called?

A touchpad.

C

100

What kind of keyboard do we use on our laptops? (Hint:  starts with 'Q')

QWERTY

200

What does Antivirus Software do?

a) protects your computer from water; b) prevents viruses from damaging information on your computer; or c) it makes sure your computer does not overheat.

300

You should always include this in your work, school, or any professional email.

A subject; your full name; a greeting.

400

What lets you explore the Internet to find information, pictures, videos, and webpages?

Internet browser.

500

When is it ok to meet a stranger that you've met online?

Never.

D

100

What does 'WPM' stand for?

Words per minute

200

This tells the hardware of your computer what to do and how to do it.

Software.

300

Give an example of an Operating System. 

Microsoft Windows; Apple's Mac OS

400

This is a software program that helps you find web pages on the internet.

A search engine; Google; Bing; Yahoo

500

When you copy someone else's words (for a written assignment/ task), it is called _________________.

Plagiarism

E

100

The row of keys on a keyboard where your fingers rest and return to (proper keyboarding position).

Home row.

200

You should always do this when you have finished using your computer and/ or you will be away from your computer for a long time.

Shut down.

300

If you or someone you know is being cyberbullied, what should you do?

Report it.

400

What keyword can you use between words to narrow your internet search to find websites that only contain those words?

AND  (e.g., tomatoes and potatoes)

500

What does USB stand for?

Universal Serial Bus