Parts of a Computer Quiz

Kindergarten · Technology · Quiz

Test what you know about the different parts of a computer.

Questions

1. What part of the computer is like a TV screen?

   1. Mouse
   2. Keyboard
   3. Monitor
   4. Speaker
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   Answer: Monitor

   The monitor is the computer screen, similar to a TV, that displays everything you see.

2. Which part has letters and numbers for typing?

   1. Mouse
   2. Keyboard
   3. Monitor
   4. Speaker
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   Answer: Keyboard

   The keyboard has all the letters, numbers, and other keys used to type.

3. What do you use to point and click on the screen?

   1. Keyboard
   2. Monitor
   3. Speaker
   4. Mouse
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   Answer: Mouse

   The mouse is the hand-held device that controls the pointer on the screen so you can click on things.

4. Which part of the computer makes sounds you can hear?

   1. Monitor
   2. Keyboard
   3. Speaker
   4. Mouse
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   Answer: Speaker

   Speakers produce audio output so you can hear sounds, music, and voices from the computer.

5. What kind of computer can you fold up and carry around?

   1. Desktop
   2. Laptop
   3. Monitor
   4. Keyboard
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   Answer: Laptop

   A laptop is a portable computer that folds closed for easy carrying.

6. The monitor is the part of the computer you type on.

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   Answer: False

   You type on the keyboard, not the monitor. The monitor is the screen that shows what you are working on.

7. A mouse helps you point to things on the computer screen.

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   Answer: True

   Moving the mouse moves the pointer on screen, and clicking it selects or activates things.

8. The part of the computer that shows pictures and words is called the _____.

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   Answer: monitor

   The monitor is the screen that displays all the pictures, text, and videos on a computer.

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