Computer Basics (keys, files, saving, logging in) for KS3 Computing: 4 ready-made live quiz games, 60 questions in all.
The questions cover Logging in and staying safe on a school network, Files and folders, Keyboard keys, Keyboard shortcuts and Saving and file types.
There are 3 practice sets and 1 quickfire round. Question types: 32 true or false and 28 multiple choice.
Pick a set, put the join code on the board and pupils play on their phones. Pupils need no account. Free for teachers, up to 40 players.
The gamesEach set is a fixed list of questions. Open a preview to see a few of them.
Quickfire: Computer Basics (keys, files, saving, logging in)
KS315 questions· Warm-up
Plays in 23 of 23 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Speed Blitz.
Preview 3 sample questions
- 1
Shortcuts: true or false?
Ctrl+V cuts text.
- 2
Which shortcut saves your work?
Ctrl+SCtrl+YCtrl+FCtrl+P
- 3
Which extension is a slideshow?
.jpg.txt.pptx.docx
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Practice
Computer Basics (keys, files, saving, logging in): Keyboard keys
KS315 questions· Core
Plays in 23 of 23 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Speed Blitz.
Preview 3 sample questions
- 1
Keyboard keys: true or false?
The arrow keys delete text.
- 2
Special keys: true or false?
Esc can cancel a menu.
- 3
Which key starts a new line or paragraph?
SpaceEscEnterShift
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Practice
Computer Basics (keys, files, saving, logging in): Files and folders
KS315 questions· Core
Plays in 23 of 23 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Speed Blitz.
Preview 3 sample questions
- 1
Files and folders: true or false?
A folder can hold other folders.
- 2
Organising files: true or false?
Subfolders make it harder to organise work.
- 3
What do we call a folder inside another folder?
A desktopA super fileA subfolderA shortcut key
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Practice
Computer Basics (keys, files, saving, logging in): Logging in and staying safe on a school network
KS315 questions· Core
Plays in 23 of 23 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Speed Blitz.
Preview 3 sample questions
- 1
Passwords: true or false?
You should keep your password secret.
- 2
Why is it important to log off?
So nobody else can use your accountTo clean the keysTo save paperTo make the computer faster
- 3
Logging off and locking: true or false?
Windows key+L locks the screen.
+ 12 more questions in the game.
How hosting works
- Pick a set and a game mode. The questions stay the same; the game changes.
- Put the join code on the board. Pupils join at subjecthub.co.uk/play on a phone or laptop. They need no account.
- Play for 1 to 7 minutes. You choose the length before you start.
Free for teachers: host these sets with up to 40 players. You sign up once as a teacher.
See how each game mode plays →
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