Computer Basics Quiz – What do you know about your computer? V2

This Quiz is for computer newbies as it has some basic questions about your computer. This is the second quiz in this series, the first was a huge success and I received fantastic feedback from it.
If you get a score of less than 5 out of 10, it may be a sign that you need to learn a bit more about computer basics.

Good luck with your quiz and above all make sure you have fun! For the answers to appear press on the Show Results button at the end. Do not press on the results button until you have answered all the questions!!! You will not learn anything if you skip ahead and cheat…

QUIZ – What do you know about your computer?

#1. What does "right click" actually mean?

Right Click means that you are clicking on a link on a website that is situated in the right sidebar. Websites only used to have left click sidebars but now many include "right click".
To right click on something is to use your right hand on your mouse to click on a link. This was not fair for left handed people so they invented the left click.
When using your mouse there are two clicking buttons. If you click on something on the computer screen using the right button on your mouse it is called a "right click" and usually brings up a right click menu.
Right clicking is a precise skill developed by the original computer nerds of the 90's. There was no purpose to the click, it only was done when the computer became frustrating. A bit like a stress ball.

#2. What is an external hard drive?

An external hard drive is a tiny little computer that you can store files on. It connect to a bigger computer through a USB cable.
An external hard drive is a hard drive for outside use. It is made tough with an almost rubber casing to protect it from the weather.
An external hard drive is a name given to a second hard drive in a computer. The first hard drive is the main hard drive that usually has the operating system on it. The second is the external hard drive.
An external hard drive is just a normal hard drive, either a 3.5" or a 2.5" in an external casing. It is used for extra file storage and connects to a computer or laptop via USB. It is not a computer and cannot operate with out being connected to a comp

#3. How do I open a PDF file?

You will need to buy an expensive $200 program to open a PDF file as these files are for business use only.
Download the free program Adobe Acrobat reader to use to open the PDF file.
You can only open this file if you have the newest operating system from Microsoft. For example Windows Seven will open a PDF file.
Microsoft word is supposed to open PDF files but does not always work.

#4. What does the Windows key on your keyboard do if you press it?

If you press on the Windows Key (WIN KEY) on your keyboard it will not do anything unless you press another key at the sane time.
If you press on the Windows Key (WIN KEY) on the keyboard the start menu will appear.
If you press on the Windows Key (WIN KEY) the computer will shut down.
If you press on the Windows Key (WIN KEY) Windows will open up your internet browser so you can surf the internet.

#5. What is a Blocked Senders List?

Blocked Senders List is when your emails will not go through because a corrupt email is blocking it. Once you delete the offending email you will be able to send emails again.
A Blocked Senders List is a list of contacts or email addresses blocked from contacting you or interacting with you.
A Blocked Senders List is a list you can request to see from your Internet Service Provider. If your email is on the list, you have been blocked from sending emails.
A Blocked Senders List is a list that Internet Explorer will show you when it has problems sending and receiving information through your internet connection.

#6. What is an Internet Search Engine?

It is the main frame computer that runs the internet and delivers the web pages to us when we search for them. It is the biggest computer in the world.
An Internet Search Engine is a huge engine that powers internet search. The engine keeps getting bigger and bigger as there are more websites on the internet to handle.
An Internet Search Engine is a company that provides search results when we type a query or question. For example Google, Yahoo, and Bing are Internet Search Engines.
An Internet Search Engine is how the internet started out. Every time someone wanted to view a website the Internet Search Engine would find it and put it on the screen. Technology has evolved now and we do not rely on one engine to power the search.

#7. What is an active window in the Windows Operating system ?

In the Windows Operating system an active window is a window or dialog box that you use most often, therefore becoming an active window.
In the Windows Operating system an active window is the current window that you are working on. The Windows in the background are not active.
In the Windows Operating system an active window is another name for a desktop. That's the only active window you can see.
In the Windows Operating system an active window is is any window that is open on your computer. You could have many windows open at the same time and they would all be classed as active.

#8. What does Case Sensitive mean in computer language?

Case Sensitive: A term used to describe if it is of importance to use upper or lower case letters.
Case Sensitive: A term used to describe the case of an external hard drive and the sensitivity level if dropped.
Case Sensitive: A name for a digital station on the the front of a computer case that measures the fan speed, cpu temp, and more.
Case Sensitive: There is no such thing. I just made it up.

#9. What is a clipboard on a computer?

A clipboard is one of those folders with a clip on it. You have it next to your computer to clip notes onto it.
A clipboard is like an attachment to an email but is clipped on there instead. It can also be un-clipped and placed back on the hard drive.
A clipboard is when you copy a file, word, picture, or anything on your computer, it is stored on a clipboard until you paste it somewhere or copy over it.
A clipboard only applies to movie editing and copying and saving film clips. You can use a clip board to store your film clip.

#10. What is Safe mode?

Safe mode is when you use your computer cautiously, avoiding problems, and doing the right thing.
Safe mode is when you have an anti-virus program installed on your computer. Now your computer is in safe mode.
Safe mode applies to surfing the internet with a firewall in place. You are safe from hackers and nasty attacks from intruders.
Safe mode is when your computer is started in safe mode the computer loads only the files necessary to run the basic Windows services.

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Computer Basics Quiz – What do you know about your computer? V2

QUIZ – What do you know about your computer?

#1. What does "right click" actually mean?

#2. What is an external hard drive?

#3. How do I open a PDF file?

#4. What does the Windows key on your keyboard do if you press it?

#5. What is a Blocked Senders List?

#6. What is an Internet Search Engine?

#7. What is an active window in the Windows Operating system ?

#8. What does Case Sensitive mean in computer language?

#9. What is a clipboard on a computer?

#10. What is Safe mode?

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