Computer Fundamentals Quiz -
Scenario Based Questions
1. Q: A student saves a large project on a USB drive, but when they plug it into another
computer, the files aren’t opening. What could be the problem?
A: File format incompatibility or missing software on the other computer.
2. Q: A computer is running extremely slowly even though no programs are open. What
could be causing this?
A: Low RAM, high CPU usage, or too many background processes.
3. Q: You try to print a document, but nothing comes out. Other computers can print fine.
What is likely the issue?
A: Printer driver not installed or incorrect printer selected.
4. Q: A student accidentally deletes an important file from their hard drive. What is the first
step to recover it?
A: Check the Recycle Bin or use file recovery software.
5. Q: A computer keeps rebooting immediately after turning on. What part might be failing?
A: Power supply or motherboard.
6. Q: A USB mouse is not working, but the same mouse works on another computer. What
could be the issue?
A: Faulty USB port or missing driver.
7. Q: A school wants all students to log in with the same device settings every time. What
system feature can help achieve this?
A: User profiles or roaming profiles.
8. Q: A student notices that their keyboard is typing the wrong characters. What could be
the reason?
A: Wrong keyboard layout selected or Num Lock/Caps Lock active.
9. Q: After installing a new program, the computer starts crashing frequently. What is a
likely cause?
A: Software conflict or malware from the program.
10. Q: A student wants to store important project files safely in case of system failure. What
should they do?
A: Backup files to external drive or cloud storage.
11. Q: A computer connected to a network suddenly cannot access the internet but can
access files on the network. What is the likely cause?
A: Incorrect gateway or DNS configuration.
12. Q: A school wants to make sure students cannot install unauthorized software on lab
computers. What feature can help?
A: User account control or admin restrictions.
13. Q: A document opens very slowly even on a fast computer. What could be the issue?
A: Corrupted file, large file size, or insufficient RAM.
14. Q: A student downloads a file, but antivirus blocks it. What could be happening?
A: File contains malware or is suspicious.
15. Q: A computer keeps showing “Operating System not found” after turning on. What is
likely the problem?
A: Hard drive failure or corrupted boot sector.