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Quiz about Computer Terms
Quiz about Computer Terms

Computer Terms Trivia Quiz


Ten questions to quiz your computer knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by LMN. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
LMN
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
2,564
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
22107
Last 3 plays: Guest 94 (1/10), Guest 78 (4/10), Guest 93 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following is the lowest level of computer language? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The term 'GUI' stands for... Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The keyboard layout designed by Sholes is : Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who is usually referred to as the 'Father of Computers' ? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The first IBM PC was released to the public prior to 1985.


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following is not a database program? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the word 'pixel' short for? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. RAM refers to "Random Access Memory'


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following is generally used as a computer input device? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. 'WYSIWYG' is a great little computer word. But what does it stand for? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following is the lowest level of computer language?

Answer: machine language

2. The term 'GUI' stands for...

Answer: Graphical User Interface

A GUI is a graphical interface to a computer, as opposed to just text. A method by which the user points to a picture or icon of what they want and clicks the mouse button.
3. The keyboard layout designed by Sholes is :

Answer: QWERTY

The QWERTY keyboard was named for the six letters that appear first on the keyboard. Look down - you are probably using one!
4. Who is usually referred to as the 'Father of Computers' ?

Answer: Charles Babbage

One of Babbage's first machines was called the 'difference engine' which was never finished due to lack of government funds.
5. The first IBM PC was released to the public prior to 1985.

Answer: True

I have received A LOT of information regarding this question. Everyone seems to have an opinion about when the first PC was introduced by IBM. Of course, everybody is right!
6. Which of the following is not a database program?

Answer: MS-Word

MS-Word is a word processing program.
7. What is the word 'pixel' short for?

Answer: picture element

A pixel is a dot of light that appears on your monitor screen.
8. RAM refers to "Random Access Memory'

Answer: True

RAM is the part of memory which is used to contain both data and instructions generated by the user. It is only a temporary storage of data.
9. Which of the following is generally used as a computer input device?

Answer: keyboard

The keyboard is used to enter text. The others are generally only output devices.
10. 'WYSIWYG' is a great little computer word. But what does it stand for?

Answer: What You See Is What You Get

An acronym that is usually used to refer to word processing where the file you are working on as seen on the screen will be the same when it is printed out.
Source: Author LMN

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