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Parts of a computer Quiz for Grade 3

10 computer questions on parts of a computer with answers, written for Grade 3. Use it as it is, change any question, print it with an answer key, or give it online and let it grade itself.

1.
Which part of the computer shows pictures and videos? (Multiple choice)
  1. Mouse
  2. Printer
  3. Keyboard
  4. Monitor
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Monitor

The monitor displays pictures and videos on the screen.
2.
What do you use to click and select things on the screen? (Multiple choice)
  1. Speaker
  2. Mouse
  3. Keyboard
  4. Scanner
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Mouse

The mouse is used to click and select items on the screen.
3.
Which part do you type on to write letters and numbers? (Multiple choice)
  1. Keyboard
  2. Printer
  3. CPU
  4. Monitor
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Keyboard

The keyboard is used to type letters and numbers.
4.
The printer is used to print papers from the computer. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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True

A printer prints documents from the computer onto paper.
5.
The CPU is the part of the computer that stores all the pictures and videos. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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False

The CPU processes information but the hard drive stores files like pictures and videos.
6.
Name the part of the computer that you look at to see what you are doing. (Identification)
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Monitor

The monitor or screen shows the computer's output.
7.
The _____ is the main box that holds the computer's brain and parts inside. (Fill in the blank)
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CPU

The CPU is the main unit that processes all computer tasks.
8.
Which part helps you hear sounds from the computer? (Multiple choice)
  1. Mouse
  2. Speaker
  3. Keyboard
  4. Monitor
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Speaker

Speakers play sounds from the computer.
9.
Match each computer part with what it does. (Matching type)
1. Keyboard
A. Shows pictures and videos
2. Mouse
B. Used to type letters and numbers
3. Monitor
C. Prints documents on paper
4. Printer
D. Used to click and select items
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1 = Used to type letters and numbers; 2 = Used to click and select items; 3 = Shows pictures and videos; 4 = Prints documents on paper

Each part has a specific function in using the computer.
10.
Give three parts of a computer you can touch. (Enumeration)
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Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor

Keyboard, mouse, and monitor are physical parts you can touch.