Most repeated basic computer MCQs from past papers held in previous years.
Which of the following window do not have start button?
(A). Window 10
(B). Window 8
(C). Window Vista
(D). None of these
In MS Excel, Conditional Formatting is in ____ tab.
(A). Home
(B). View
(C). Page layout
(D). Insert
What is the largest font size available in drop down menu of MS word 2016?
(A). 72
(B). 82
(C). 76
(D). 78
To start slide show of a presentation?
(A). F5
(B). F8
(C). F9
(D). F3
In PowerPoint, the selected design template can be applied?
(A). To all the slides
(B). To current slide only
(C). To all the new slides you create
(D). All of these
MS Word and MS Excel are?
(A). High level language
(B). Applications Software
(C). Operating systems
(D). Low level language
A word in a web page that, when clicked opens another document?
(A). Reference
(B). Hyperlink
(C). Anchor
(D). URL
Which of the following keystrokes updates a bibliography field?
(A). F5
(B). F7
(C). F3
(D). F9
A new Presentation can be created from?
(A). From design template
(B). Blank Presentation
(C). From existing Presentation
(D). All of the above
What is defined by handout master?
(A). Layout of Handout
(B). Layout of template
(C). Layout of slide
(D). Layout of Design
Numbers of columns in MS-Excel 2007 are?
(A). 16,384
(C). 15,000
(B). 20,000
(D). 17,000
In MS Word 2016 _____ is not is not available in font spacing?
(A). Expanded
(B). Loosely
(C). Normal
(D). Condensed
The keyboard F12 key in MS Word opens a ___?
(A). Save As dialog box
(B). Save dialog box
(D). Close dialog box
(D). Open dialog box
Which part of computer used for transfer of data?
(A). Software parts
(B). Physical part
(C). Both A & B
(D). None of these
Which memory functioned as a buffer between CPU and storage?
(A). Read Only Memory
(B). Random Access Memory
(C). Cache Memory
(D). None of these
The keys used to lock the keyboard are ___?
(A). CTRL + Alt
(B). CTRL + K
(C). Window logo + L
(D). Windows logo + Tab
What is the Short cut key for line break?
(A). Space + Enter
(B). CTRL + Enter
(C). Shift + Enter
(D). Alt + Enter
Which one is faster?
(A). ROM
(B). Hard Disk
(C). Cache
(D). RAM
In Excel 2016, one has to go to _____ option for setting or clearing print area.
(A). Data
(B). Page Layout
(C). Review
(D). Insert
Which of the following software is used to prepare presentation?
(A). Power point
(B). Spread sheet
(C). Microsoft Word
(D). None of these
In Word 2016, to extend a selection to one line up, press ____ Keys from keyboard?
(A). CTRL + UP ARROW
(B). ALT + SHIFT + UP ARROW
(C). SHIFT + UP ARROW
(D). ALT + UP ARROW
In Excel 2016, which of the following can be used to split windows into two?
(A). View –> Split
(B). Format -> Window
(C). Window -> Split
(D). View -> Window-> Split
The structure or format of data is called:
(A). Syntax
(B). Structure
(C). Semantics
(D). None of these
In MS Word this describes the size, weight and spacing of a character?
(A). Font
(B). Typography
(C). Points
(D). Typeface
Which of the following line spacing is invalid in MS Word document?
(A). Single
(B). Multiple
(C). Triple
(D). Double
In Microsoft Window 7, which of the following is not a gadget?
(A). Recycle Bin
(B). News
(C). Date and time
(D). Weather
To change text in italic form:
(A). Ctrl + I
(C). Ctrl + B
(B). Ctrl + C
(D). Ctrl + M
The World Wide Web (WWW) was invented by?
(A). Robert E. Kahn
(B). Adam Osborne
(C). Tim Berners-Lee
(D). Robert Cailliau
Email consist of two parts one is username and other is _____ ?
(A). Domain name
(B). User ID
(C). User Password
(D). All of these
Which is used for web page and web address ___?
(A). Software
(B). Search engine
(C). Both A & B
(D). None of these
Which device is required for the Internet connection?
(A). Modem
(B). NIC card
(C). Joystick
(D). None of these
In MS office 2016, “Watermark” option is available in:
(A). Design
(B). View
(C). Layout
(D). Insert
Which of the following is a text editor?
A) Word pad
B) Note pad
C) Ms-Word
D) Excel-Pad
In Microsoft Access to create a new table, in which method you don’t need to specify the field type and size?
(A). Create table using wizard
(B). Create table in design view
(C). Create table by entering data
(D). All of these
CD-ROM stands for ____?
(A). Compact Data Read Only Memory
(B). Compactable Read Only Memory
(C). Compact Disk Read Only Memory
(D). None of these
A gigabyte is equal to?
(A). 1024 MB
(B). 1024 KB
(C). 1000 MB
(D). 1000 KB
HTML is the basic language used to create:
(A). Spreadsheets
(B). Desktop publishing
(C). Web pages
(D). Databases
To edit in an embedded excel worksheet object in a MS Word document?
(A). Use the excel menu bar and toolbars inside the word application
(B). Edit the data in a excel source application
(C). Use the word menu bar and toolbar
(D). Edit the hyperlink
Which of the following is the starting point of website?
(A). Index
(B). Java script
(C). Home page
(D). Bookmark
Which of the following is not one of PowerPoint’s views?
(A). Slide view
(B). Outline view
(C). Presentation view
(D). Slide show view
Which shortcut key is used to moves the cursor one Page Down?
(A). Ctrl + PageDown
(B). Alt + Page Down
(C). Shift + Page Down
(D). Page Down
Linux is a/an?
(A). Operating System
(B). Application Software
(C). Educational Software
(D). Utility program
Which of the following is the latest version of MS Excel?
(A). Excel 2016
(B). Excel 2017
(C). Excel XP
(D). Excel 2007
Hybrid Computers are ____ ?
(A). Digital Computers
(B). Analog Computers
(C). Analog and Digital Computers
(D). None of these
In Microsoft Word 2016, Shortcut key to open “Font Display Box” is:
(A). Alt + F
(B). Ctrl + F
(C). Alt + D
(D). Ctrl + D
File Format used in Power Point?
(A). Gif
(B). Way
(C). Jpg
(D). All of these
Which shortcut key is used to insert an end note in MS office 2016?
(A). Alt + Shift + D
(B). Shift + Ctrl + D
(C). Alt + Ctrl + D
(D). Ctrl + D
Which of the following is not a function in Microsoft Excel?
(A). MIN
(B). MAX
(C). SUM
(D). AVG
A computer on internet is identified by its?
(A). Login Password
(B). E-mail Address
(C). Street Address
(D). IP Address
In which menu can you find features like Slide Design, Slide Layout?
(A). Tools Menu
(B). Format Menu
(C). Insert Menu
(D). None of these
Incoming messages are stored in a folder known as?
(A). Mailbox
(B). Inbox
(C). Postbox
(D). Outbox
Computer mouse was invented by ___ in 1964?
(A). Douglas Englebart
(B). Bill Gates
(C). Allan Shugart
(D). Herman Hollerith
In Excel 2016, “Ctrl + Space” shortcut keys are used to?
(A). Selection Entire Rows and Columns
(B). Select Entire Column
(C). Select Entire Row
(D). None of these
What is the function of “Ctrl + B” in MS Word?
(A). It adds a line break to the document
(B). It converts selected text into the next larger size
(C). It makes the selected text bold
(D). None of these
BIOS is used for?
(A). It helps in routing
(B). Loading operating system
(C). Updating system information
(D). It takes inputs from keywords and other devices
What is bulk e-mail known as?
(A). Spool
(B). Spam
(C). Hebrew
(D). Arial
How many different documents you can open at one time?
(A). Only one
(B). As many as your taskbar can display
(C). As many as your computer memory will hold
(D). Not more than three
Mac operating system is developed by which company?
(A). Microsoft
(B). Apple
(C). Google
(D). None of these
What is the maximum font size you can apply for any character in MS Word?
(A). 16038
(B). 1638
(C). 163
(D). Nona of these
Which of the following is an example of Database Management System?
(A). Power Point
(B). MS Word
(C). Adobe Photoshop
(D). ORACLE
The orientation of page in MS Word can be changed from?
(A). Insert Tab
(B). Layout Tab
(C). Design Tab
(D). View Tab
To stop a slideshow in MS Power point which of the following option a correct?
(A). Press F5
(B). Press CTRL
(C). Press Escape
(D). Press F2
Pressing F8 three times selects:
(A). Sentence
(B). Change the margin
(C). Select the dialog box
(D). All of these
Hyperlinks are?
(A). Text
(B). Pictures
(C). Drawing Objects
(D). All of these
In computing, which of the following connects two similar network segments?
(A). Bridge
(B). Router
(C). Gateway
(D). Algorithm
DOCX is the extension of?
(A). Microsoft Word
(B). Windows
(C). Microsoft Excel
(D). Microsoft Access
In MS word, extend a selection one screen down press?
(A). ALT + SHIFT + Page down
(B). SHIFT + Page down
(C). CTRL + Page down
(D). CTRL + SHIFT + Page down
Format painter tool can be found in?
(A). Drawing toolbar
(B). Options toolbar
(C). Formatting toolbar
(D). Standard toolbar
What is the largest hardware company?
(A). Dell
(B). Microsoft
(C). HP
(D). My Space
In Excel 2016, one has to go to _____ option for setting or clearing print area.
(A). Data
(B). Page Layout
(C). Insert
(D). Review
In the field of computers what is BASIC (Beginners All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code)?
(A). A Programming language
(B). A basic course in computers
(C). A Software
(D). Software coding
____ are used to display data:
(A). Input devices
(B). Storage devices
(C). Communication devices
(D). Output devices
UNIX operating system was developed by ……?
(A). Ken Thompson
(B). Dennis Ritchie
(C). Both A & B
(D). None of these
Microsoft Windows uses a GUI environment GUI stands for?
(A). Geometrical Upper Intelligence
(B). Graphical User Interface
(C). Grammatical User Incorporation
(D). Geographical User Interchange
When you insert a comment in a document, the comment appears in a?
(A). Sidebar
(B). Balloon
(C). New window
(D). Sticky note icon
Portrait and Landscape are _____?
(A). Page Orientation
(B). Page Layout
(C). Paper Size
(D). None of these
In MS Power Point, on mouse click option can be used by ___ ?
(A). Format > on mouse click
(B). Review > on mouse click
(C). Transition > on mouse click
(D). Insert > on mouse click
Illustration group is in which tab?
(A). Insert
(B). Page Layout
(C). Home
(D). All of these
MS Excel is a?
(A). Design format
(B). Workbook
(C). Spreadsheet
(D). None of these
Ctrl, Shift and Alt are called _____ Keys?
(A). Function
(B). Alphanumeric
(C). Modifier
(D). Adjustment
In MS PowerPoint two kinds of sound effects files that can be added to the presentation are?
(A). .wav files and .gif files
(B). .wav files and .jpg files
(C). .jpg files and .gif file
(D). None of these
Internet was first developed in?
(A). 1980s
(B). 1960s
(C). 1950s
(D). 1970s
Which feature starts a new line whenever a word or sentence reached a border?
(A). New Line
(B). Text Line
(C). Text Wrapping
(D). None of these
Who is the father of Computer?
(A). Augusta Ada King
(B). Charles Babbage
(C). Allen Turing
(D). Seymour Cray
What term describes a picture that has been resized by a percentage?
(A). Stretched
(B). Cropped
(C). Flipped
(D). Scaled
In MS Word, “Delete” key deletes letters from _____the side of cursor?
(A). Right
(B). Left
(C). Down
(D). Up
What is the function of Logical Unit in a computer?
(A). To store result data
(B). To perform arithmetic and logic operations
(C). To produce result
(D). To control flow of information
A hard disk becomes totally inaccessible when a computer virus corrupts it’s___?
(A). File Allocation Table
(B). Partition table
(C). Boost Sector
(D). None of these
To copy a picture of the screen to the Clipboard use?
(A). Shift Key
(B). Alt Key
(C). Print Screen Key
(D). None of these
In Word 2016, which of the following shortcut key is used to use paste special?
(A). CTRL + ALT + V
(B). CTRL + TAB + V
(C). ALT + V
(D). CTRL + V
Which of the following can be renamed?
(A). Workbook
(B). Worksheet
(C). Cell
(D). Worksheet and workbook both
What is the name of the founder of Zoom video conferencing app?
(A). Jeff Boss
(B). Mark Zikerburg
(C). Eric Yuan
(D). Ghose peel
To access directly font dialogue box in PowerPoint which shortcut key used?
(A). Ctrl + T
(B). Shift + T
(C). Ctrl + Y
(D). Alt + T
To set indent, to change Margins and to set tabs show under?
(A). Ruler
(B). Insert
(C). Home
(D). None of these
MS Excel is used to _____ Data?
(A). Organize
(B). Obtain
(C). Share
(D). Communication
The basic operation performed by a computer is/are?
(A). Storage and relative
(B). Arithmetic operation
(C). Logical operation
(D). All the above
In MS-Word, which shortcut key is used to Undo the last action?
(A). Ctrl + Z
(B). Ctrl + X
(C). Ctrl + V
(D). Ctrl + Y
To select all the slides or more than one slide in a presentation?
(A). Alt + F4
(B). Shift + Click on Slide
(C). Ctrl + Enter
(D). None of these
______ is used to transmit digital data over telephone lines?
(A). Sound card
(B). Graphic card
(C). Network card
(D). Modem
Which one of the following functions in MS Excel is used to count items in a cell range?
(A). Count
(B). Sum
(C). Max
(D). Average
Which command can be set to prohibit or allow a cell entry?
(A). Go to special
(B). Data validation
(C). Back ground error checking
(D). Evaluate formula
The _____ option is used to show a specific row or column on every printed page?
(A). Print title
(B). Print preview
(C). Page layout
(D). None of these
Who is the father of Internet?
(A). Martin Cooper
(B). Vint Cerf
(C). Denis Riche
(D). Charles Babbage
ALU is a component of processor, which consists of:
(A). LU (Logic Unit)
(B). AU (Arithmetic Unit)
(C). Both A and B
(D). None of those
CRT is the technology used in a?
(A). COO
(B). Monitor
(C). Trojan horse
(D). Mouse
Which of the following is not a valid Zoom percentage in Excel?
(A). 100
(B). 300
(C). 10
(D). 500
The process of transferring files from the internet to your computer is called?
(A). Downloading
(B). Forwarding
(C). FTP
(D). Uploading
Which of the following is not an example of internet browser?
(A). File Zila
(B). Safari
(C). Firefox
(D). None of these
If a computer has more than one processor then it is known as ……?
(A). Multi-threaded
(B). Multiprocessor
(C). Multi-programming
(D). Uni-process
Slide Transition done on?
(A). New Slide
(B). Current Slide
(C). Previous Slide
(D). All of above
In MS Excel, we cannot edit the contents of a cell by?
(A). Pressing the Alt key
(B). Pressing the F2 key
(C). Double clicking the cell
(D). Clicking the formula bar
Software in computer:
(A). Enhances the capabilities of the hardware machine
(B). Increase the speed of central processing unit
(C). Both A and B
(D). None of these
CPU is an example of?
(A). Program
(B). Hardware
(C). Software
(D). Output unit
A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other images into digital form are_____?
(A). OMR
(B). Scanner
(C). Keyboard
(D). None of these
Which of following show document name and information?
(A). Home
(B). Format
(C). Insert tab
(D). Title Bar
What is a terabyte?
(A). Flash memory
(B). An optical storage medium capable of storing vast amounts of information
(C). A multifunctional operating environment
(D). Roughly a trillion bytes
“PRINT INPUT” is?
(A). Execution
(B). Logical
(C). An error
(D). Syntax
WWW stands for_____?
(A). Web World Wide
(B). Wide World Web
(C). World Whole Web
(D). World Wide Web
In MS Word 2016, Screenshot is in?
(A). Insert
(B). Options menu
(C). Backstage view
(D). Review bar
What does RAM in a computer stand for?
(A). Random Access Modem
(B). Random Access Memory
(C). Random Access Module
(D). Read and Memorize
A collection of related worksheets is called?
(A). Workbook
(B). Group
(C). File
(D). None of these
A collection of system programs that controls and co-ordinates the overall operations of a computer system is called_____?
(A). Utility program
(B). Operating system
(C). System software
(D). Device driver
For combining two or more cells we use?
(A). Cache
(B). Merge functions
(C). Trail
(D). A data field
PowerPoint presentations are widely used as?
(A). Communication of planning
(B). Note outlines for teachers
(C). Project presentations by students
(D). All of these
PowerPoint Is a/an example of?
(A). Multimedia software
(B). Spread sheet
(C). Entertainment software
(D). Graphic software
What type of operating system MS-DOS is?
(A). Command Line Interface
(B). Menu Driven Interface
(C). Graphical User Interface
(D). Multitasking
To fix values in an excel we use?
(A). Absolute reference
(B). Thread
(C). Thumbnails
(D). None of these
A common name for software errors is?
(A). Bugs
(B). Viruses
(C). Trojans
(D). Logic bombs
______ is computer software whose user interface and API resembles that of printer driver?
(A). Virtual Printer
(B). Digital Printer
(C). Plotter
(D). None of these
Which technology is used in compact disks?
(A). Electromagnetic
(B). Electrical
(C). Mechanical
(D). Laser
‘Header’ and ‘Footer’ is in?
(A). Home
(B). Insert
(C). Tool bar
(D). View menu
Which short cut key inserts a new slide in the current presentation in PowerPoint?
(A). Ctrl + S
(B). Ctrl + M
(C). Ctrl + N
(D). All of these
In Microsoft Word 2007, to select a column of the table from bottom to top, press?
(A). SHIFT + ALT + PAGE UP
(B). CTRL + ALT + PAGE UP
(C). ALT + PAGE UP
(D). CTRL + PAGE UP
The default name of document saved?
(A). Document 1
(B). Document 2
(C). Document
(D). All of these
In MS office 2016, which of the following command is not available in Insert menu?
(A). Columns
(B). Page Number
(C). Object
(D). Table
“Add or Remove programs” is a/an ___?
(A). Device driver
(B). File manager
(C). Utility program
(D). Productivity software
Which type of computer program would be used to design an invitation card?
(A). Word processing
(B). Virtual reality
(C). Simulation
(D). Desktop publishing
The shortcut key for Undo is?
(A). CTRL + D
(B). CTRL + O
(C). CTRL + Z
(D). CTRL + U
Macintosh series of personal computers were developed by which of the following companies?
(A). IBM
(B). Apple
(C). Dell
(D). Microsoft
Microsoft word is?
(A). Document
(B). Workbook
(C). Cell
(D). All of These
Shortcut Keys to switch to the next window is?
(A). Alt + Tab
(B). Alt + Ctrl
(C). Shift + Tab
(D). Ctrl + Tab
How many types of page orientations?
(A). 5
(B). 3
(C). 2
(D). 1
The shortcut key used to close a selected window?
(A). Alt + F4
(B). Alt + F3
(C). Ctrl + F4
(D). Alt + F5
Clipboard in home is used for?
(A). Copy and paste
(B). Cut and paste
(C). Storage of letters
(D). None of these
In MS Excel, which function automatically total a column or row of values?
(A). ADD
(B). TOTAL
(C). SUM
(D). AVG
“Mail Merge” tab is in?
(A). Registers
(B). Combining
(C). Mailing
(D). None of these
Which of the following is not a major reason for an email bounce?
(A). Stale file handle
(B). Bad user account name
(C). Bad domain name
(D). Domain server is down
Shortcut key for finding something?
(A). Shift + F
(B). Ctrl + F
(C). Ctrl + Shift + F
(D). None of these
The transfer of data from one place to another is called?
(A). Data distribution
(B). Data processing
(C). Data communication
(D). Data encryption
The minimum number of rows and column in MS Word document is?
(A). 1 by 1
(B). 1 by 2
(C). 2 by 1
(D). 2 by 2
_____ to used as a disk-scanner in Microsoft Windows?
(A). Disk cleanup
(B). Disk cleanout
(C). Disk cleaning
(D). Disk defragmenter
Maximum zoom percentage in PowerPoint Presentation?
(A). 500%
(B). 200%
(C). 400%
(D). 300%
A program that can destroy all of your computer programs?
(A). Switched computer
(B). Virus
(C). Anti-virus
(D). Dust
MS Word Automatically save document after every?
(A). 30 min.
(B). 10 min.
(C). 20 min.
(D). No specific time
Which of the following way cannot be used to link excel worksheet data to a Word document?
(A). With a hyperlink
(B). With the copy and paste special commands
((C). With the right drag method
((D). With the copy and paste buttons on the standard toolbar
Rows and columns intersect at?
(A). Content
(B). Cell
(C). Style
(D). Structure
In computing, NOS stands for?
(A). Node Open Software
(B). Network Operating System
(C). Neutral Operating System
(D). Non-operating Software
Which symbol most all formula begin with?
(A). #
(B). *
(C). =
(D). All of these
Shortcut key for the next slide?
(A). Dot
(B). Space
(C). Page up
(D). Ctrl+F4
Which alignment choice spreads the data across the width of the cell?
(A). Indent
(B). Distributed
(C). Center
(D). Justify
Dictionary used in MS-Office?
(A). Thesaurus
(B). Functions
(C). Macros
(D). None of these
“Clipboard function” in Microsoft PowerPoint?
(A). Dashes
(B). Copy
(C). Semicolons
(D). Insert
Drop cap means?
(A). Title caps
(B). Small caps
(C). All caps
(D). None of above
DNS refers for?
(A). Domain number sequence
(B). Data number sequence
(C). Digital number sequence
(D). Domain name system
Your _____ files stores various versions of running programs?
(A). Memory
(B). Temp
(C). Static
(D). Cache
Reusable optical storage will typically have acronym?
(A). DVD
(B). RW
(C). ROM
(D). CD
DPI Stands for?
(A). Divide per inch
(B). Dots per index
(C). Dots per inch
(D). None of these
What is to be used to add text in slide?
(A). Text box
(B). Text layer
(C). Note box
(D). Comment box
In Microsoft Window 7 _____ can give you information about weather?
(A). Window explorer
(B). Gadgets
(C). File
(D). Both A and B
Which component of computer is also considered as it “heart”?
(A). Keyboard
(B). Scanner
(C). Monitor
(D). Microprocessor
Trackball is a(n)?
(A). Storage device
(B). Output device
(C). Input device
(D). Programming language
Silicon Valley is famous for:
(A). Computers
(B). Cars
(C). Sugarcane
(D). Film industry
DOS cannot retrieve any data from disk if computer virus corrupts its:
(A). Directory Area
(B). BAT Files
(C). File Allocation Table (FAT)
(D). Data Area
What term describes a background that appears as a grainy, non-smooth surface?
(A). Pattern
(B). Gradient
(C). Texture
(D). Velvet
There are two different ways to insert content from one application into another i.e. embedding and ___ ?
(A). Bookmarking
(B). Importing
(C). Linking
(D). Integrating
The function is a ______ which can calculate the values given in a specific order.
(A). Software
(B). Predefined formula
(C). Program
(D). None of these
What is the name for a webpage address, select from following?
(A). Protocol
(B). Domain
(C). URL
(D). Directory
Who gave the idea to combine the internet with the hypertext concept?
(A). Bill Gates
(B). Jeff Bezos
(C). Tim Berners-Lee
(D). Steve Jobs
Many programmers call writing the software program:
(A). Compiling
(B). Looping
(C). Coding
(D). Prototyping
‘Adobe flash’ is an example of:
(A). Utility software
(B). Multimedia software
(C). Spread sheet
(D). File manager
Which of the following in the latest version of MS Excel?
(A). Excel 2019
(B). Excel 2017
(C). Excel 2016
(D). None of these
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