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BASIC COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

Quiz by steve act

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  • Q1
    What is the purpose of a mouse on a computer?
    To run software applications.
    To control the cursor on the screen.
    To display images on the monitor.
    To provide sound output.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of a printer in a computer setup?
    To display graphics and images.
    To produce hard copies of digital documents.
    To send emails and browse the internet.
    To provide audio output.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of a keyboard in a computer system?
    To store and retrieve data.
    To input text and commands into the computer.
    To connect to the internet.
    To display visual output on the screen.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of a monitor in a computer system?
    To display visual output from the computer.
    To input text and commands into the computer.
    To print hard copies of digital documents.
    To provide audio output.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of a scanner in a computer system?
    To provide high-quality audio output.
    To convert physical documents or images into digital format.
    To store and retrieve data.
    To display visual output on the screen.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of a headset in a computer system?
    To print hard copies of digital documents.
    To input text and commands into the computer.
    To provide audio output and input for communication.
    To display visual output on the screen.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of a webcam in a computer setup?
    To print hard copies of digital documents.
    To capture and transmit video images for video conferencing or live streaming.
    To provide audio output.
    To input text and commands into the computer.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the purpose of a joystick in a computer system?
    To print hard copies of digital documents.
    To control and manipulate movement in games or simulations.
    To input text and commands into the computer.
    To provide audio output.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of a touchpad on a laptop?
    To provide audio output.
    To input text and commands into the computer.
    To produce hard copies of digital documents.
    To control the cursor and navigate on the screen.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the function of the 'Esc' key on a keyboard?
    To create a new document
    To copy and paste selected text
    To activate the Start menu
    To cancel or close a current operation or window
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the function of the 'Ctrl' key on a keyboard?
    To provide keyboard shortcuts and modify other keys
    To open the context menu
    To zoom in and out of the screen
    To switch between open applications
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the function of the 'Shift' key on a keyboard?
    To move the cursor to the beginning of a line
    To capitalize letters and access additional characters
    To delete characters to the left of the cursor
    To underline selected text
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the function of the 'Backspace' key on a keyboard?
    To move the cursor to the end of a line
    To delete the character to the left of the cursor
    To indent text in a document
    To switch between open tabs in a browser
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the function of the 'Tab' key on a keyboard?
    To open a new browser tab
    To indent a paragraph in a document
    To move the cursor to the next tab stop or element
    To switch between open applications
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the function of the 'Delete' key on a keyboard?
    To select all text or files
    To close the current window
    To delete the character to the right of the cursor or selected files
    To undo the last action
    30s

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