I think basic knowledge is very important for a beginner because, without it, some may not even know the right source to buy Bitcoin from. Some, after buying, don't know what the next step is, and because of this, their Bitcoin can be easily stolen from them. In fact, many can even lose money in the process of trying to purchase Bitcoin. So, with that, I would say it is a good idea for beginners to have some knowledge so it doesn't get too complicated when they are trying to invest in Bitcoin. I think losing money the first time they buy Bitcoin can also be discouraging for them. I know it will surely take time if beginners want to learn most of the necessary knowledge before investing in Bitcoin,but knowing how Bitcoin works like understanding that Bitcoin is a volatile asset and learning about scammers can save them from losing their funds.and know again it because of basic knowledge some beginners lack that make them even trying to attack  even the person that introduced Bitcoin to them.