Computer Quiz for Kids: 10 Questions with Answers (Class 3-6)
Learning computers at school? Try these 10 easy questions on the parts of a computer and simple shortcuts.
Play as a timed quiz and earn coins1Which part is called the "brain" of the computer?
- Mouse
- Monitor
- Speaker
- CPU
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Answer: D. CPU. The CPU does the thinking and calculating, so it is called the brain of the computer.
2Which of these is an input device?
- Speaker
- Printer
- Monitor
- Keyboard
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Answer: D. Keyboard. We use a keyboard to put information into the computer.
3Which of these is an output device?
- Monitor
- Scanner
- Keyboard
- Mouse
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Answer: A. Monitor. A monitor shows us the output, so it is an output device.
4What is the full form of CPU?
- Control Program Unit
- Computer Power Unit
- Central Print Unit
- Central Processing Unit
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Answer: D. Central Processing Unit. CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.
5Which key adds a space between words?
- Shift
- Tab
- Enter
- Spacebar
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Answer: D. Spacebar. The long spacebar key adds a space.
6Which device prints on paper?
- Mouse
- Printer
- Webcam
- Microphone
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Answer: B. Printer. A printer puts text and pictures on paper.
7Which keyboard shortcut copies selected text?
- Ctrl + V
- Ctrl + C
- Ctrl + P
- Ctrl + X
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Answer: B. Ctrl + C. Ctrl + C copies. Ctrl + V pastes.
8Which device do we use to point and click?
- Printer
- Monitor
- Speaker
- Mouse
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Answer: D. Mouse. A mouse moves the pointer on the screen and clicks.
9Where does a computer store files for a long time?
- Hard disk
- Monitor
- Speaker
- Keyboard
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Answer: A. Hard disk. The hard disk (or SSD) keeps files even when the computer is off.
10Which program do we use to visit websites?
- Paint
- Web browser
- Notepad
- Calculator
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Answer: B. Web browser. A web browser such as Chrome or Edge opens websites.
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Sources: Primary school computer textbooks and standard references. Found a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" in the timed quiz.