Computer Parts
Which computer device is used to type letters and numbers?
Keyboard
What do you call a small picture on the screen that represents an application, file, or action?
Icon
What is it called when you press the mouse button one time?
Single-click
What do you do to start a computer that is switched off?
Turn on the computer using the power button.
What type of application do you use to visit websites?
Web Browser
Which device displays text, pictures, and information from a computer?
Monitor
What do you call the main screen that appears after you log in to a computer?
Desktop/Wallpaper
What is it called when you press the mouse button twice quickly?
Scroll
What do you call the action of accessing your computer account using your username and password?
Log-in/Sign-in
What do you call sending a file from your computer to an online system?
Upload
Which device do you move with your hand to control the pointer on the screen?
Mouse
What is the difference between hardware and software?
Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer; software refers to the programs and instructions it uses.
Which mouse action lets you move up and down a webpage or document?
Scroll
You want to write a report on a computer. What type of application should you open?
A word-processing application, such as Microsoft Word.
Your computer cannot connect to the internet. What phrase describes this problem?
No internet connection
Which device produces a paper copy of a digital document?
Printer
What is the difference between a file and a folder?
A file stores information, such as a document or picture. A folder is used to organise and store files.
This button in your keyboard is to make a gap between words. What is it?
Spacebar
You have typed a new report and want to save it for the first time. Name the main steps you need to follow.
Open the application, type the report, select Save, choose the folder, enter a filename, and confirm Save.
Your computer screen stops responding when you click. What is this problem called?
Frozen screen.
You are attending an online meeting. Name the three devices that let you show your image, capture your voice, and hear other people.
Webcam, microphone, and speakers/headphones
A computer uses one main system to manage its operations, and you open another program to type a report. What are these two types of software called?
Operating system and application.
This button can make your letters be in all capitals. What is it?
Caps Lock
Put these actions in the correct order: log out, type the report, turn on the computer, save the document, log in, open a word-processing application, close the document after saving.
Turn on the computer.
Log in.
Open a word-processing application.
Type the report.
Save the document.
Close the document after saving.
Log out.
An unexpected message asks you to click a link and enter your password. What are you going to do?
Do not click the suspicious link or enter the passwords.