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Q 1 : The term 'Computer' is derived from

A : Latin B : German
C : French D : Arabic
Right Answer : Latin
Q 2 : Who is the father of Computer?

A : Allen Turing B : Charles Babbage
C : Simur Cray D : Augusta Adaming
Right Answer : Charles Babbage
Q 3 : The basic operations performed by a computer are

A : Arithmetic operation B : Logical operation
C : Storage and relative D : All the above
Right Answer : All the above
Q 4 : Who is the father of Internet ?

A : Chares Babbage B : Vint Cerf
C : Denis Riche D : Martin Cooper
Right Answer : Vint Cerf
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Q 5 : If a computer has more than one processor then it is
known as
A : Uni-process B : Multiprocessor
C : Multi-threaded D : Multi-programming
Right Answer : Multiprocessor
Q 6 : A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other

images into digital form is
A : Keyboard B : Scanner
C : OMR D : None of these
Right Answer : Scanner
Q 7 : WWW stands for

A : World Whole Web B : Wide World Web
C : Web World Wide D : World Wide Web
Right Answer : World Wide Web
Q 8 : A collection of system programs that controls and co-ordinates the

overall operations of a computer system is called
A : System software B : Operating system
C : Utility program D : Device driver
Right Answer : Operating system
Q 9 : What type of operating system MS-DOS is?

A : Command Line Interface B : Graphical User Interface
C : Multitasking D : Menu Driven Interface
Right Answer : Command Line Interface
Q 10 : Which technology is used in compact disks?

A : Mechanical B : Electrical
C : Electro Magnetic D : Laser
Right Answer : Laser
Q 11 : 1 Gigabyte is equal to
A : 1024 bits B : 1000 megabytes
C : 1024 kilobytes D : 1024 megabytes
Right Answer : 1024 megabytes
Q 12 : The brain of any computer system is

A : ALU B : Memory
C : CPU D : Control unit
Right Answer : CPU
Q 13 : Which of the following are components of Central Processing Unit

(CPU) ?
A : Arithmetic logic unit, Mouse B : Arithmetic logic unit, Control unit
C : Arithmetic logic unit, Integrated Circuits D : Control Unit, Monitor
Right Answer : Arithmetic logic unit,

Control unit
Q 14 : CD-ROM stands for

A : Compactable Read Only Memory B : Compact Data Read Only Memory
C : Compactable Disk Read Only Memory D : Compact Disk Read Only Memory
Right Answer : Compact Disk Read Only

Memory
Q 15 : ALU is
A : Arithmetic Logic Unit B : Array Logic Unit

C : Application Logic Unit D : None of above
Right Answer : Arithmetic Logic Unit
Q 16 : VGA is
A : Video Graphics Array B : Visual Graphics Array
C : Volatile Graphics Array D : Video Graphics Adapter
Right Answer : Video Graphics Array
Q 17 : MSI stands for

A : Medium Scale Integrated Circuits B : Medium System Integrated Circuits
C : Medium Scale Intelligent Circuit D : Medium System Intelligent Circuit
Right Answer : Medium Scale Integrated

Circuits
Q 18 : WAN stands for

A : Wap Area Network B : Wide Area Network
C : Wide Array Net D : Wireless Area Network
Right Answer : Wide Area Network
Q 19 : What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super

computer?
A : Super computer is much larger than B : Super computers are much smaller than
mainframe computers mainframe computers
C : Supercomputers are focused to execute D : Supercomputers are focused to execute

few programs as fast as possible while as many programs as possible while
mainframe uses its power to execute as mainframe uses its power to execute few
many programs concurrently programs as fast as possible.
Right Answer : Supercomputers are

focused to execute few programs as fast as

possible while mainframe uses its power to
execute as many programs concurrently
Q 20 : What is called the father of modern digital computer?

A : Leibnitz B : Blaise Pascal
C : Charles Babbage D : J.H Muller
Right Answer : Charles Babbage
Q 21 : Who is the father of Computer science?

A : Allen Turing B : Charles Babbage
C : Simur Cray D : Augusta Adaming
Right Answer : Allen Turing
Q 22 : A CPU contains
A : a card reader and a printing device B : an analytical engine and a control unit
C : a control unit and an arithmetic logic D : an arithmetic logic unit and a card
unit reader
Right Answer : a control unit and an

arithmetic logic unit
Q 23 : Which of the following controls the process of interaction

between the user and the operating system?
A : User interface B : Language translator
C : Platform D : Screen saver
Right Answer : User interface
Q 24 : The first computers were programmed using

A : Assembly language B : Machine language
C : Source code D : Object code

Right Answer : Machine language
Q 25 : is a combination of hardware and software that facilitates the

sharing of information between computing devices.
A : Network B : Peripheral
C : Expansion board D : Digital device
Right Answer : Network
Q 26 : Coded entries which are used to gain access to a computer system

are called
A : Entry codes B : Passwords
C : Security commands D : Code words
Right Answer : Passwords
Q 27 : Which of the following statements is true about Minicomputer and

Microcomputer?
A : Minicomputer works faster than B : Microcomputer works faster than
Microcomputer Minicomputer
C : Speed of both the computers is the same D : The speeds of both these computers
cannot be compared with the speed of
advanced
Right Answer : Minicomputer works

faster than Microcomputer
Q 28 : You can organize files by storing them in

A : archives B : folders
C : indexes D : lists
Right Answer : folders
Q 29 : What type of resource is most likely to be a shared common

resource in a computer Network?

A : Printers B : Speakers
C : Floppy disk drives D : Keyboards
Right Answer : Printers
Q 30 : Which device is required for the Internet connection?

A : Joystick B : Modem
C : CD Drive D : NIC Card
Right Answer : Modem
Q 31 : What is a light pen?

A : A Mechanical Input device B : Optical input device
C : Electronic input device D : Optical output device
Right Answer : Optical input device
Q 32 : UNIVAC is
A : Universal Automatic Computer B : Universal Array Computer
C : Unique Automatic Computer D : Unvalued Automatic Computer
Right Answer : Universal Automatic

Computer
Q 33 : The capacity of 3.5 inch floppy disk was

A : 1.40 MB B : 1.44 GB
C : 1.40 GB D : 1.44 MB
Right Answer : 1.44 MB
Q 34 : MICR stands for

A : Magnetic Ink Character Reader B : Magnetic Ink Code Reader
C : Magnetic Ink Cases Reader D : None

Right Answer : Magnetic Ink Character
Reader
Q 35 : EBCDIC stands for

A : Extended Binary Coded Decimal B : Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange
Interchange Code Code
C : Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange D : Extended Binary Case Decimal

Code Interchange Code
Right Answer : Extended Binary Coded

Decimal Interchange Code
Q 36 : Which of the following is a part of the Central Processing Unit?

A : Printer B : Key board
C : Mouse D : Arithmetic & Logic unit
Right Answer : Arithmetic & Logic unit
Q 37 : CAD stands for

A : Computer aided design B : Computer algorithm for design
C : Computer application in design D : Computer analogue design
Right Answer : Computer aided design
Q 38 : Junk e-mail is also called

A : spam B : spoof
C : sniffer script D : spool
Right Answer : spam
Q 39 : Which statement describe "Hackers"?

A : all have the same motive B : break into other people's computers

C : may legally break into computers as D : are people who are allergic to
long as they do not do any damage computers
Right Answer : break into other people's

computers
Q 40 : What type of computers are client computers (most of the time) in

a client-server system?
A : Mainframe B : Mini-computer
C : Microcomputer D : PDA
Right Answer : Microcomputer
Q 41 : A computer cannot 'boot' If it does not have the

A : Compiler B : Loader
C : Operating System D : Assembler
Right Answer : Operating System
Q 42 : The amount of vertical space between lines of text in a document

is called
A : double-space B : line spacing
C : single space D : vertical spacing
Right Answer : line spacing
Q 43 : Example of non-numeric data is

A : Employee address B : Examination score
C : Bank balance D : All of these
Right Answer : Employee address
Q 44 : What is embedded system?

A : The programme which arrives by being B : The programme which is the permanent
wrapped in box. part of the computer
C : The computer which is the part of a D : The computer and software system that
larger system or machine control the machine
Right Answer : The computer which is the

part of a larger system or machine
Q 45 : First page of Website is termed as

A : Homepage B : Index
C : JAVA script D : Bookmark
Right Answer : Homepage
Q 46 : When a file is saved for the first time?

A : a copy is automatically printed B : it must be given a name to identify it
C : it does not need a name D : it only needs a name if it is not going to

be printed
Right Answer : it must be given a name to

identify it
Q 47 : Where are data and programme stored when the processor uses
them?
A : Main memory B : Secondary memory
C : Disk memory D : Programme memory
Right Answer : Main memory
Q 48 : Which of the following expansion slot has highest speed?

A : PCI B : APG
C : AGP D : ISA
Right Answer : AGP

Q 49 : Can be used for marking a multiple choice test.
A : Optical mark reader B : Bar code reader
C : Mouse D : All of these
Right Answer : Optical mark reader
Q 50 : PCI is an expansion slot, it stands for:

A : Personal Computer Interconnect B : Peripheral Component Interconnect
C : Principle Component Inter-correct D : Component Intercorrect
Right Answer : Peripheral Component

Interconnect
Q 51 : In MS Word 2007, while viewing Print Preview of a document,

how can you go to first page of document?
A : RAM B : Modem
C : Processor D : Hard disk
Right Answer : Processor
Q 52 : Inventor of computer mouse was a/an engineer.

A : American B : British
C : Russian D : German
Right Answer : American
Q 53 : is a silicon chip carries out set of Instructions which and

processes the data efficiently and accurately.
A : RAM B : Modem
C : Processor D : Hard disk
Right Answer : Processor
Q 54 : is also known as mechanical agent.

A : Fingerprint reader B : Barcode reader
C : Robot D : Computer
Right Answer : Robot
Q 55 : In MS Word 2007, which shortcut key is used to switch to Print

Layout view?
A : ALT+SHIFT+P B : ALT+CTRL+O
C : SHIFT+CTRL+O D : ALT+CTRL+P
Right Answer : ALT+CTRL+P
Q 56 : Individual dots, which make up a picture on the monitor screen,

are called:
A : Pixels B : Picture dots
C : Coloured spots D : Colourless spots
Right Answer : Pixels
Q 57 : is a collection of programmes that supervise and control overall

function of a computer.
A : Operating system B : Device driver
C : Utility program D : MS Office
Q 58 : "Fax Viewer" is a(an):

A : Productivity software B : Utility program
C : Business software D : Educational software
Right Answer : Utility program
Q 59 : which controls, coordinates and directs all the operations

performed by the computer.

A : ALU (Arithmetic and Logic Unit) B : CU (Control Unit)
C : AU (Arithmetic Unit) D : LU (Logic Unit)
Right Answer : CU (Control Unit)
Q 60 : which is a grid of individual pixels that collectively compose an

image.
A : Vector graphic B : Raster graphic or bitmap
C : Color graphic D : Negative films
Right Answer : Raster graphic or bitmap
Q 61 : In MS Word 2007, which shortcut key is used to replace text or

specific formatting?
A : CTRL+H B : CTRL+T
C : CTRL+I D : CTRL+SHIFT+I
Right Answer : CTRL+H
Q 62 : Is used to create visual presentations with the help of audio and

video clips.
A : Productivity software B : Entertainment software
C : Multimedia software D : Graphic software
Right Answer : Multimedia software
Q 63 : In MS Word 2007, which shortcut key is used to insert a comment?

A : ALT+CTRL+M B : ALT+CTRL+C
C : SHIFT+CTRL+C D : ALT+CTRL+N
Right Answer : ALT+CTRL+M
Q 64 : __ is a computer software whose user interface and API resembles

that of a printer driver.

A : Virtual Printer B : Plotter
C : Dye-sublimation Printer D : Impact Printer
Right Answer : Virtual Printer
Q 65 : __ contains a magnetic strip.

A : Speaker B : Credit card
C : Smart card D : All of these
Right Answer : Credit card
Q 66 : Physical parts of the computer that we can see and touch are
known as:
A : Software B : Hardware
C : Both and (B) D : Computer program
Right Answer : Hardware
Q 67 : LED printer uses to cause toner adhesion to the printer drum.

A : Laser beam B : An array of LEDs
C : Ink D : Impact printing method
Right Answer : An array of LEDs
Q 68 : In MS word 2007, which shortcut key is used to move a selected

paragraph up?
A : ALT+SHIFT+UP ARROW B : ALT+CTRL+UP ARROW
C : CTRL+SHIFT+UP ARROW D : ALT+TAB
Right Answer : ALT+SHIFT+UP ARROW
Q 69 : __ is used for criminal investigations and security system. Some

computers use it for login and user authentication.

A : Barcode reader B : Computer code reader
C : Fingerprint reader D : Secret code reader
Right Answer : Fingerprint reader
Q 70 : Computer is an electric machine which processes into meaningful

information.
A : Input B : Output
C : Both A and B D : Graphics
Right Answer : Input
Q 71 : A normal CD-ROM can usually store upto data.

A : 680 GB B : 680 KB
C : 680 Bytes D : 680 MB
Right Answer : 680 MB
Q 72 : Which of the following is not an operating system?

A : Oracle B : DOS
C : Linux D : Windows
Right Answer : Oracle
Q 73 : To create a table of columns and rows for mathematical

calculation or statistical representation, which programme is used?
A : Auto CAD B : Excel
C : Word Pad D : Word Perfect
Right Answer : Excel
Q 74 : Hard copy of document is:

A : Save copy B : Scanned copy

C : Print out D : Display copy
Right Answer : Print out
Q 75 : Internet Is:
A : Display System B : Network of Networks
C : Scanning Technology D : Search Engine
Right Answer : Network of Networks
Q 76 : __ is done to protect data and passwords.

A : Verification B : Authentication
C : Encryption D : Authorization
Right Answer : Encryption
Q 77 : WWW stands for

A : Wrestling & Wildlife Web B : World Wrestling Web
C : World Wildlife Web D : World wide web
Right Answer : World wide web
Q 78 : Small files that are deposited on user's hard drive when they visit
a website are best described as:
A : Trackers B : Cookies
C : Profiles D : Codes
Right Answer : Cookies
Q 79 : The browsers keep a list of web pages you have visited in the
current session.
A : Trail B : Cache
C : Favorites D : History

Right Answer : History
Q 80 : A certificate Is a notice that guarantees a user or a website Is

legitimate.
A : Digital B : Protected
C : Secure D : Assigned
Right Answer : Digital
Q 81 : Measuring unit of capacity of a hard disk to save data is:

A : Watt B : GB
C : Newton D : Ghz
Right Answer : GB
Q 82 : What are three most popular social networking websites today?

A : Zorpia, Netlog, Habbo B : Facebook, Bebo, Blogster
C : Facebook, Myspace, Twitter D : Google, Yahoo, Bing
Right Answer : Facebook, Myspace,

Twitter
Q 83 : In MS Word, shortcut 'Shift+Deletet is used to:

A : Create a shortcut to selected item B : Copy the selected item
C : Rename the selected item D : Delete the selected Item permanently

without placing the Item in recycle bin
Right Answer : Delete the selected Item

permanently without placing the Item in
recycle bin
Q 84 : From which menu, you can Insert the Header and Footer?
A : Insert Menu B : View Menu

C : Tools Menu D : Format Menu
Right Answer : Insert Menu
Q 85 : Which of the following is not a search engine?

A : Yahoo.com B : Altavista.com
C : Facebook.com D : Google.com
Right Answer : Facebook.com
Q 86 : Which of the following is correct form of an email address?

A : ppsc@punjab.gov.pk B : Punjab.gov.pk@ppsc
C : ppsc@http://www.punjab .gov.pk D : Ppsc: Punjab.com
Right Answer : ppsc@punjab.gov.pk
Q 87 : Within a browser, what does a `Home' do?

A : Displays the content of your designated B : Enters your home address into text box
start page
C : Takes you to the previously visited site D : Adds your email address to your email
message
Right Answer : Displays the content of

your designated start page
Q 88 : Which of the following is a URL?

A : wvvw.yahoo.com B : Searchainternet.net
C : Internet Explorer D : Netscape
Right Answer : wvvw.yahoo.com
Q 89 : When you friend someone on a social networking site, what does

this allow him to see?

A : Nothing, the same as everyone else B : He can see all of things you put on
private so only friends can see
C : He can see Just your picture D : A and C
Right Answer : He can see Just your

picture
Q 90 : Who is the founder of the social media network "Facebook"?

A : Steve Wozniak B : Bill Gates
C : Steve Jobs D : Mark Zuckerberg
Right Answer : Mark Zuckerberg
Q 91 : The minimum number of rows and columns in MS Word

document Is:
A : 2 and 2 B : 2 and 1
C : 1 and 2 D : 1 and 1
Right Answer : 1 and 1
Q 92 : What is the smallest font size available in the font size tool on
formatting toolbar?
A:6 B:7
C:8 D:9
Right Answer : 8
Q 93 : What Is the largest font size available In the font size tool on
formatting toolbar?
A : 78 B : 72
C : 75 D : 68
Right Answer : 72
Q 94 : Selecting text means selecting

A : A word B : An entire sentence
C : Whole document D : None of these
Right Answer : Whole document
Q 95 : Which key should be pressed to start a new paragraph in MS

Word?
A : Ctrl + Enter B : Enter key
C : Shift + Enter D : Down cursor key
Right Answer : Enter key
Q 96 : Which of the following is a graphic solution for processor?

A : Clip Art B : Word Art
C : Drop Cap D : None of these
Right Answer : Clip Art
Q 97 : The most widely used Internet search engine in the world is

A : MSN B : Google
C : Yahoo D : YouTube
Right Answer : Google
Q 98 : Any crime that involves a computer and Internet is:

A : Organized Crime B : Cyber Crime
C : Professional Crime D : Social Crime
Right Answer : Cyber Crime
Q 99 : The use of computer is attractive because of its

A : Accuracy B : Reliability
C : Speed D : All of the above

Right Answer : All of the above
Q 100 : A computer mainly consists of electronic:

A : Parts B : Devices
C : Chips D : Circuits
Right Answer : Devices
Q 101 : Modern computers compared to earlier computers are:

A : Faster and smaller B : Larger and stronger
C : Slower but more reliable D : Faster and larger
Right Answer : Faster and smaller
Q 102 : To have your macro available to all new documents you create,
store it in:
A : My Documents B : Quick Access
C : The Normal Template D : The Macro Gallery
Right Answer : The Normal Template
Q 103 : To move to the previous cell in a table inserted In a document,

press:
A : The Tab Key B : Alt + Tab
C : Shift + Tab D : Backspace
Right Answer : Shift + Tab
Q 104 : To get step-by-step instructions as you go through the word mail

merge process, use:
A : A template B : The mail merge wizard
C : The mailing table D : A macro

Right Answer : A template
Q 105 : A __ is a major database object used to display Information in a

printable page format.
A : Form B : Query
C : Report D : Table
Right Answer : Report
Q 106 : When inserting a graphic into a worksheet, you could go to cell

Al by pressing:
A : SHIFT + HOME B : CTRL + HOME
C : ENTER + HOME D : ALT + HOME
Right Answer : CTRL + HOME
Q 107 : To be compatible with previous versions of Microsoft Word, a

Word In 2013 document shoud be saved with this extension:
A : .docx B : .doc
C : .txt D : .rft
Right Answer : .doc
Q 108 : Which option displays fill color in alternate rows in an Excel

Table?
A : Banded Rows B : First Row
C : Last Row D : Filled Rows
Right Answer : Banded Rows
Q 109 : What function displays row data in a column or column data in a

row?
A : Hyperlink B : Index

C : Transpose D : Rows
Right Answer : Transpose
Q 110 : When typing character search criteria, Excel matches fields

based on:
A : Alphabetical order B : Capitalization
C : Spelling D : Primary records
Right Answer : Alphabetical order
Q 111 : What Do-while is an loop.

A : Entry control B : Exit control
C : Entry enrolled D : None of these
Right Answer : Exit control
Q 112 : This is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors.
A : Tracking B : Formatting
C : Crashing D : Allotting
Right Answer : Formatting
Q 113 : ASCII is a coding system that provides

A : 256 different characters B : 512 different characters
C : 1024 different characters D : 128 different characters
Right Answer : 256 different characters
Q 114 : Which part of the computer is directly Involved in executing the

Instructions of the computer program?
A : The scanner B : The main storage
C : The secondary storage D : The processor

Right Answer : The processor
Q 115 : When a computer is switched on, the booting process performs

A : Integrity Test B : Power-On Self-Test
C : Correct Functioning Test D : Reliability Test
Right Answer : Power-On Self-Test
Q 116 : A computer system that is old and perhaps not satisfactory is

referred to as a(n)
A : Ancient system B : Historical system
C : Age old system D : Legacy system
Right Answer : Legacy system
Q 117 : Which of the following is not a binary number?

A : 001 B : 101
C : 202 D : 110
Right Answer : 202
Q 118 : Which of the following does not store data permanently?

A : ROM B : RAM
C : Floppy Disk D : Hard Disk
Right Answer : RAM
Q 119 : Which of the following contains permanent data and gets

updated during the processing of transactions?
A : Operating System File B : Transaction File
C : Software File D : Master File
Right Answer : Master File

Q 120 : A modem is connected to
A : A telephone line B : A keyboard
C : A printer D : A monitor
Right Answer : A telephone line
Q 121 : Large transaction processing systems in automated

organisations use ?
A : Online processing B : Batch processing
C : Once-a-day processing D : End-of-day processing
Right Answer : Batch processing
Q 122 : Which of the following is not a storage medium?

A : Hard disk B : Flash drive
C : DVD D : Scanner
Right Answer : Scanner
Q 123 : The computer abbreviation KB usually means

A : Key Block B : Kernel Boot
C : Kilo Byte D : Kit Bit
Right Answer : Kilo Byte
Q 124 : The typical computer criminal is a(n)

A : Young hacker B : Trusted employee with no criminal
record
C : Trusted employee with a long, but D : Overseas young cracker

unknown criminal record
Right Answer : Trusted employee with no

criminal record
Q 125 : The common name for the crime of stealing passwords is

A : Jacking B : Identity theft
C : Spoofing D : Hacking
Right Answer : Spoofing
Q 126 : Collecting personal information and effectively posing as

another individual is known as the crime of
A : Spooling B : Identity theft
Right Answer : Identity theft
Q 127 : Malicious software is known as

A : Badware B : Malware
C : Maliciousware D : Illegalware
Right Answer : Malware
Q 128 : A program that performs a useful task while simultaneously

allowing destructive acts is a
A : Worm B : Trojan horse
C : Virus D : Macro virus
Right Answer : Trojan horse
Q 129 : An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program

to program or from disk to disk is known as a
A : Trojan horse B : Virus
C : Time bomb D : Time-related bomb sequence
Right Answer : Virus
Q 130 : In 1999, the Melissa virus was a widely publicised:

A : E-mail virus B : Macro virus
C : Trojan horse D : Time bomb
Right Answer : E-mail virus
Q 131 : What type of virus uses computer hosts to reproduce Itself?

A : Time bomb B : Worm
C : Melissa virus D : Macro virus
Right Answer : Worm
Q 132 : The thing that eventually terminates a worm virus is a lack of:
A : Memory or disk space B : Time
C : CD drive space D : CD-RW
Right Answer : Memory or disk space
Q 133 : When a logic bomb is activated by a time-related event, it is

known as a
A : Time-related bomb sequence B : Virus
C : Time bomb D : Trojan horse
Right Answer : Time bomb
Q 134 : What is the name of an application program that gathers user

information and sends it to someone through the Internet?
A : A virus B : Spybot
C : Logic bomb D : Security patch
Right Answer : Spybot
Q 135 : is the measurement of things such as fingerprints and retinal

scans used for security access.

A : Biometrics B : Bio measurement
C : Computer security D : Smart weapon machinery
Right Answer : Biometrics
Q 136 : What is the most common tool used to restrict access to a

computer system?
A : User logins B : Passwords
C : Computer keys D : Access-control
Q 137 : software Hardware or software designed to guard against

unauthorized access to a computer network is known as a(n)
A : Hacker-proof program B : Firewall
C : Hacker-resistant server D : Encryption safe wall
Right Answer : Firewall
Q 138 : The scrambling of code is known as

A : Encryption B : A firewall
C : Coding D : Password
Right Answer : Encryption
Q 139 : To prevent the loss of data during power failures, use a(n)
A : Encryption program B : Surge protector
C : Firewall D : UPS
Right Answer : UPS
Q 140 : __ is defined as any crime completed through the use of computer

technology?

A : Computer forensic B : Computer crime
C : Hacking D : Cracking
Right Answer : Computer crime
Q 141 : which refers to electronic trespassing or criminal hacking?

A : Cracking B : Jacking
C : Spoofing D : Smarming
Right Answer : Cracking
Q 142 : The first electronic computer was developed by

A : J.V. Attansoff B : Bill Gates
C : Simur Cray D : Winton Serf
Right Answer : J.V. Attansoff
Q 143 : Computer operates essentially by counting

A : Portable computer B : Hybrid computer
C : Analog computer D : Digital computer
Right Answer : Digital computer
Q 144 : Which computer is small general purpose microcomputer, but

larger than portable computer.
A : Hybrid B : Digital
C : Desktop D : Laptop
Right Answer : Desktop
Q 145 : Cathode Ray Tube is a form of

A : Keyboard B : Mouse
C : Monitor D : Motherboard

Right Answer : Monitor
Q 146 : __ Computer is a medium sized computer.

A : Micro B : Mainframe
C : Super D : Mini
Right Answer : Mini
Q 147 : Which Computers are of large size.

A : Micro B : Mainframe
C : Super D : Mini
Right Answer : Mainframe
Q 148 : Notebook, laptop, palm, hand-held computers are coming under

the category of
A : Digital computer B : Mainframe computer
C : Portable computer D : Hybrid computer
Right Answer : Portable computer
Q 149 : Touch screen Is

A : Input device B : Output device
C : Both A & B above D : None of these
Right Answer : Both A & B above
Q 150 : __ Is/are used for plotting graphs and design on papers.

A : Trackball B : Joystick
C : Light pen D : Plotters
Right Answer : Plotters
Q 151 : which are specific to users needs.

A : System softwares B : Application softwares
C : Assemblers D : Compilers
Right Answer : Application softwares
Q 152 : "MAN" stands for

A : Maximum Area Network B : Minimum Area Network
C : Main Area Network D : Metropolitan Area Network
Right Answer : Metropolitan Area

Network
Q 153 : Which of the following is a network topology?

A : LAN B : WAN
C : MAN D : BUS
Right Answer : BUS
Q 154 : VOIP stands for

A : Voice Over IP B : Video Over IP
C : Viruses Over IP D : Virtual Over IP
Right Answer : Voice Over IP
Q 155 : LAN stands for

A : Limited Area Network B : Logical Area Network
C : Local Area Network D : Large Area Network
Right Answer : Local Area Network
Q 156 : __ are set of rules and procedures to control the data

transmission over the Internet?
A : IP addresses B : Domains

C : Protocols D : Gateways
Right Answer : Protocols
Q 157 : NOS stands for

A : Node Operating System B : Non-Open Software
C : Network Operating System D : Non-Operating
Right Answer : Network Operating

System
Q 158 : Software is/are system software to facilitate editing of text and

data.
A : MS Word B : PowerPoint
C : Editors D : MS Publisher
Right Answer : Editors
Q 159 : Computers, combine both measuring and counting are called

A : Analog B : Digital
C : Hybrid D : All of these
Right Answer : Hybrid
Q 160 : In world today, most of the computers are

A : Digital B : Hybrid
C : Analog D : Complex
Q 161 : Physical structure of computer is called

A : Software B : Hardware
C : Humanware D : All of these

Q 162 : In which type of computer, data are represented as discrete

signals?
A : Analog computer B : Digital computer
C : Both D : Hybrid computer
Right Answer : Digital computer
Q 163 : C in CPU denotes

A : Central B : Common
C : Convenient D : Computer
Right Answer : Central
Q 164 : Which of the following uses a handheld operating system?

A : Supercomputer B : Personal computer
C : Laptop D : PDA
Right Answer : PDA
Q 165 : To display the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer, you

should:
A : Click on it B : Collapse it
C : Name it D : Give it a password
Right Answer : Click on it
Q 166 : The CPU comprises of Control, Memory and unit.

A : Microprocessor B : Arithmetic/Logic
C : Output D : ROM
Right Answer : Arithmetic/Logic

Q 167 : A(n) appearing on a web page opens another
document when clicked.
A : Anchor B : URL
C : Hyperlink D : Reference
Right Answer : Hyperlink
Q 168 : __ is a windows utility program that locates and eliminates

unncessary fragments and rearranges filed and unused disk space to
optimize operations.
A : Backup B : Disk cleanup
C : Disk Defragmenter D : Restore
Right Answer : Disk Defragmenter
Q 169 : __ is the most important/powerful computer in a typical

network.
A : Desktop B : Network client
C : Network server D : Network station
Right Answer : Network server
Q 170 : The software that is used to create text-based documents is

referred to as
A : DBMS B : Suites
C : Spreadsheets D : Word processors
Right Answer : Word processors
Q 171 : The devices convert human understandable data and programs

into a form that the computer can process.
A : Printing B : Output
C : Solid state D : Input

Right Answer : Input
Q 172 : What feature adjusts the top and bottom margins so that the text
is centered vertically on the printed page?
A : Vertical justifying B : Vertical adjusting
C : Dual centering D : Horizontal centering
Right Answer : Vertical justifying
Q 173 : Which of these Is not a means of personal communication on the

Internet?
A : Chat B : Instant messaging
C : Insta notes D : Electronic mail
Right Answer : Insta notes
Q 174 : What is the overall term for creating, editing, formatting, storing,
retrieving and printing a text document?
A : Word processing B : Spreadsheet design
C : Web design D : Database management
Right Answer : Word processing
Q 175 : Fourth generation mobile technology provides enhanced

capabilities allowing the transfer of both data, including full-motion
video, high-speed Internet access, and video conferencing.
A : Video data and information B : Voice and non-voice
C : Music and video D : Video and audio
Right Answer : Voice and non-voice
Q 176 : A(n) language reflects the way people think mathematically.

A : Cross-platform programming B : 3GL business programming

C : Event driven programming D : Functional
Right Answer : Functional
Q 177 : When entering text within a document, the Enter key is normally
pressed at the end of every
A : Line B : Sentence
C : Paragraph D : Word
Right Answer : Paragraph
Q 178 : Which of the following software could assist someone who

cannot use his hands for computer input?
A : Video conferencing B : Speech recognition
C : Audio digitizer D : Synthesizer
Right Answer : Speech recognition
Q 179 : Serial access memories are useful in applications where:

A : Data consists of numbers B : Short access time is required
C : Each stored word is processed D : Data naturally needs to flow In and out
differently in serial form
Right Answer : Data naturally needs to

flow In and out in serial form
Q 180 : In mode, the communication channel is used in both directions

at the same time.
A : Full-duplex B : Simplex
C : Half-duplex D : None of the above
Right Answer : Full-duplex
Q 181 : In Microsoft Windows 7, can give you information about

weather.

A : Window Explorer B : Gadgets
C : File D : Both and (B)
Right Answer : Gadgets
Q 182 : When using computers which of the following involves reducing

the electricity consumed or environmental waste generated?
A : Green Computing B : Cyclic Process
C : Violation D : Manufacturing
Right Answer : Green Computing
Q 183 : In a Word document, this describes the size, weight, and spacing
of a character.
A : Font B : Points
C : Typeface D : Typography
Right Answer : Font
Q 184 : In MS Excel 2003, chart wizard term data categories refers to:
A : The data range that supplies chart data B : A horizontal axis
C : The organization of individual values D : A chart plot area

with a chart's data series
Right Answer : A horizontal axis
Q 185 : Which of the following is the latest version of MS Excel?

A : Excel 2016 B : Excel 2007
C : Excel XP D : Excel 2017
Right Answer : Excel 2016
Q 186 : Which of the following is an example of Database Management

System?

A : Adobe Photoshop B : US Power Point
C : MS Word D : ORACLE
Right Answer : ORACLE
Q 187 : When you insert a comment in a document, the comment

appears in a: .
A : New window B : Balloon
C : Sticky note icon D : Sidebar
Right Answer : New window
Q 188 : Speed of laser Jet printer Is measured In:

A : Character per second B : Page per minute
C : Line per minute D : Character per minute
Right Answer : Page per minute
Q 189 : Find the odd man out.

A : Coaxial cable B : Microwaves
C : Optical fiber D : Twisted pair wire
Right Answer : Microwaves
Q 190 : To have your macro available to all new documents you create,
store It in:
A : My Documents B : Quick Access
C : The Normal Template D : The Macro Gallery
Right Answer : The Normal Template
Q 191 : To move to the previous cell in a table Inserted in a document,

press:

A : The Tab Key B : Alt + Tab
C : Shift + Tab D : Backspace
Right Answer : Shift + Tab
Q 192 : To get step-by-step instructions as option is: you go through the

word mail merge process, use:
A : A template B : The mail merge wizard
C : The mailing table D : A macro
Right Answer : The mail merge wizard
Q 193 : A is a major database object used to display information in a

A : Form B : Query
Q 194 : When inserting a graphic into a worksheet, you could go to cell

A1 by pressing:
A : SHIFT + HOME B : CTRL + HOME
C : ENTER + HOME D : ALT + HOME
Right Answer : CTRL + HOME
Q 195 : To be compatible with previous versions of Microsoft Word, a

Word 2013 document shoud be saved with this extension:
A : .docx B : .doc
C : .txt D : .rft
Right Answer : .doc

Q 196 : Which option displays fill color in alternate rows in
an Excel Table?
A : Banded Rows B : First Row
C : Last Row D : Filled Rows
Right Answer : Banded Rows
Q 197 : What function displays row data In a column or column data in a

row?
A : Hyperlink B : Index
C : Transpose D : Rows
Right Answer : Transpose
Q 198 : When typing character search criteria, Excel matches fields

based on:
A : Alphabetical order B : Capitalization
C : Spelling D : Primary records
Right Answer : Alphabetical order
Q 199 : When you insert a picture into a document, the default text
wrapping
A : Line with text B : None
C : Tight D : Square
Right Answer : Line with text
Q 200 : The most common types of storage devices are

A : Magnetic B : Optical
C : Flash D : Persistent
Right Answer : Magnetic

Q 201 : What category of functions is used in this formula? =
PMT (C10/12, C8, C9, 1)
A : Logical B : Financial
C : Payment D : Statistical
Right Answer : Financial
Q 202 : Each sector on a hard drive stores bytes of data.

A : 64 B : 512
C : 1,024 D : 1 Giga
Right Answer : 512
Q 203 : What does an I-beam facilitate?

A : Locating text B : Highlighting text
C : Draggig and selecting text D : Formatting text
Right Answer : Locating text
Q 204 : An unauthorized user is a network __ Issue.

A : Performance B : Reliability
C : Security D : All the above
Right Answer : Security
Q 205 : A combination of instructions and keystrokes that are stored

and used In documents Is called:
A : A shortcut B : A macro
C : A keystroke D : A function
Right Answer : A shortcut
Q 206 : What is the name for a webpage address?

A : Directory B : Domain

C : URL D : Protocol
Right Answer : URL
Q 207 : To what does the term "page orientation" refer?

A : An application that displays web pages B : Combining two versions of the same
document
C : Code in a mail merge main document D : Whether a page is laid out vertically or
that shows where data will be inserted horizontally
Right Answer : Whether a page is laid out

vertically or horizontally
Q 208 : A _ is a data communication system within a building, plant, or

campus, or between nearby buildings.
A : MAN B : LAN
C : WAN D : None of the above
Right Answer : LAN
Q 209 : Which is NOT a method of creating a table in MS Access?

A : Datasheet View B : Design View
C : Layout View D : Template
Right Answer : Layout View
Q 210 : When you are working on a document, Word automatically saves

your document:
A : Every 10 minutes B : Every 10 seconds
C : When you close the document D : When you close the application
Right Answer : Every 10 minutes
Q 211 : Which alignment choice spreads the data across the width of the
cells?

A : Center B : Distributed
C : Justify D : Indent
Right Answer : Indent
Q 212 : Where does Word insert a table of contents?

A : On the first page of the report B : After the cover page
C : At the insertion point D : Before the document title
Right Answer : Before the document title
Q 213 : When the Reviewing pane is open, the title of that pane is:
A : Comments B : Revisions
C : Edits D : (ID) Changes
Right Answer : Revisions
Q 214 : Connections to the Internet using a phone line and a modem are
called connections.
A : Broadband B : Dish
C : Digital D : Dial-up
Right Answer : Dial-up
Q 215 : Your _ files store various versions of running programs.

A : Cache B : Memory
C : Temp D : Static
Right Answer : Cache
Q 216 : The rules that dictate how the various parts of a formula are
written in a table and elsewhere are called:
A : Structure B : Functions

C : Exponents D : Syntax
Right Answer : Syntax
Q 217 : A word template stores common document:

A : Content B : Structure
C : Style D : Theme
Right Answer : Structure
Q 218 : Which of the following is fastest?

A : Hard disk B : Registers
C : RAM D : Cache
Q 219 : What is the shortcut to change the font?

A : Ctrl+F B : Alt+Ctrl+F
C : Shift+Alt+F D : Ctri+Shift+F
Right Answer : Ctri+Shift+F
Q 220 : Which of the following data types automatically generates a

consecutive number?
A : Auto number B : Memo
C : Number D : Text
Right Answer : Auto number
Q 221 : The three parts of an IF function are separated by:

A : Dashes B : Asterisks
C : Semicolons D : Commas
Right Answer : Commas

Q 222 : The __ interface transmits one bit at a time.
A : Parallel B : SCSI
C : Serial D : FireWire
Right Answer : Serial
Q 223 : In Microsoft Power point, the following will not advance the
slides In a slide show view?
A : The space bar B : The enter key
C : The mouse button D : The Esc key
Right Answer : The Esc key
Q 224 : The following are examples of datatypes EXCEPT:

A : Functions B : Sound
C : Video D : Text
Right Answer : Functions
Q 225 : What Is the filename extension for an Outlook data file?

A : RTF B : PST
C : DAT D : XLS
Right Answer : PST
Q 226 : You can modify alignment, line spacing, and paragraph spacing
In the:
A : Layout Menu B : Paragraph dialog box
C : Format tab D : Styles group
Right Answer : Paragraph dialog box
Q 227 : Smallest unit for memory ls:

A : Bit B : Byte

C : Character D : Word
Right Answer : Bit
Q 228 : There are two methods you can use to move text "cut and paste"
or:
A : Move and copy B : Select and shift
C : Highlight and place D : Drag and drop
Right Answer : Drag and drop
Q 229 : Which of these arithmetic operators takes the highest

precedence?
A : < (lesser than) B : > (greather than)
C : / (division) D : ^ (exponentiation)
Right Answer : ^ (exponentiation)
Q 230 : Which alignment choice spreads the data across the width of the
cell?
A : Center B : Distributed
C : Justify D : Indent
Right Answer : Justify
Q 231 : What does HTML mean?

A : High Top Math Level B : Hyper True Math Lineage
C : Hyper Text Markup Language D : Hyper Text Memory Language
Right Answer : Hyper Text Markup

Language
Q 232 : In a laser printer, the __ transfers the image to the paper:

A : Laser B : Roller

C : Toner D : Drum
Right Answer : Drum
Q 233 : There are _ bits in one byte.

A:4 B:8
C : 10 D : 32
Right Answer : 8
Q 234 : Use the __ button to reverse your last change.

A : Undo B : Cut
C : Redo D : Paste
Right Answer : Undo
Q 235 : To View word field codes in your document, press:

A : Alt+F9 B : F4
C : Shift+V D : Shift+F1
Right Answer : Alt+F9
Q 236 : What is defined by the handout master?

A : Slide formatting B : Layout of audience handout notes
C : Handout content formatting for D : None of these

Microsoft word export
Right Answer : Layout of audience

handout notes
Q 237 : Indentation is a?
A : Left margin B : Right margin
C : Left space of paragraph D : Top space

Right Answer : Left space of paragraph
Q 238 : I/O is the short term for:

A : Income/Outcome B : Input/Output
C : Inner/Outer D : Incoming/Outgoing
Right Answer : Input/Output
Q 239 : A file which contains readymade styles that can be used for
presentations Is called?
A : Auto Style B : Template
C : Wizard D : Pre-formatting
Right Answer : Auto Style
Q 240 : A message with replies on a newsgroup is often called a

A : Post B : List
C : Thread D : Comment
Right Answer : Thread
Q 241 : In MS Word, shortcut key CTRL+W is used to?

A : Open the print dialog box B : Update the current web page
C : Close the current window D : None of these
Right Answer : Close the current window
Q 242 : GUI stands for which of the following?

A : Graphic User Interface B : Graphical User Interface
C : Graphical User Interfaces D : Graphs Under Interplay
Right Answer : Graphical User Interface
Q 243 : What is a web browser?

A : A program that can display a web page B : A program used to view html
documents
C : It enables user to access the resources of D : All of these

Internet
Right Answer : All of these
Q 244 : Drive access time is measured in

A : Nanoseconds B : Milliseconds
C : Microseconds D : Picoseconds
Right Answer : Milliseconds
Q 245 : Which of the following protocol is used to access web pages on

World Wide Web?
A : TCP/IP B : Gopher
C : HTTP D : HTML
Right Answer : HTTP
Q 246 : Microsoft PowerPoint is a:

A : Database program B : Spreadsheet program
C : Presentation program D : Word processing program
Right Answer : Presentation program
Q 247 : Changing to newer, usually more powerful or sophisticated

versions of hardware components, is termed:
A : Expansion B : Plug-and-play
C : Upgrading D : Upsizing
Right Answer : Upgrading
Q 248 : What is the function of print manager?

A : Print queue B : Print cancel
C : Print stop D : All of these
Q 249 : In Microsoft PowerPoint, to add a header or footer to your

handout, you can use:
A : The title master B : The handout master
C : The slide master D : Text
Right Answer : The handout master
Q 250 : In Microsoft PowerPoint, two kinds of sound effects files that can
be added to the presentation are?
A : .wav files and .mid files B : .wav files and .gif files
C : .wav files and .jpg files D : .jpg files and .gif files
Right Answer : .wav files and .mid files
Q 251 : Which of the following terms refers to the ability of a computer

to automatically configure a new hardware component that is added to
it?
A : Formatting B : Multiprocessing
C : Multiprogramming D : Plug-and-play
Right Answer : Plug-and-play
Q 252 : The default font for Microsoft word is:

A : Times New Roman B : Calibri
C : Verdana D : Helvetica
Right Answer : Calibri
Q 253 : You can customize all of your documents properties in the:

A : Preview Window B : Options Menu
C : Page Layout Tab D : Backstage View
Right Answer : Backstage View
Q 254 : What does the AVERAGE function calculate for a range of cells?
A : Mean B : Sum
C : Median D : Mode
Right Answer : Mean
Q 255 : Which of the following is a spread sheet?

A : MS Excel B : MS Outlook
C : MS PowerPoint D : MS Word
Right Answer : MS Excel
Q 256 : What property works with the Protect Sheet commands?

A : Locked B : Property
C : Protection D : Thumbnails
Right Answer : Locked
Q 257 : DNS refers to?

A : Data Number Sequence B : Digital Network Service
C : Domain Name Service D : Disk Numbering System
Right Answer : Domain Name Service
Q 258 : Which option In the Find/Replace dialog box makes a search

task case-sensitive?
A : Match strings B : Match case
C : String sensitive D : Case sensitive

Right Answer : Match case
Q 259 : To place a sound into a Word document, you would use the
feature of Windows.
A : OLE B : Clipboard
C : Paste D : Task Switching
Right Answer : OLE
Q 260 : A virus that replicates itself is called

A : Bug B : Worm
C : Vaccine D : Trojan Horse
Right Answer : Worm
Q 261 : To automatically insert the last date a document was saved, add:
A : A Word field B : A data field
C : A numeric field D : A function
Right Answer : A Word field
Q 262 : A drive that can be removed or inserted while the computer is

running is said to be
A : Robust B : Dynamic
C : Hot swappable D : SCSI
Right Answer : Hot swappable
Q 263 : Which key should be pressed to start a new paragraph in MS-

Word?
A : Down Cursor Key B : Enter Key
C : Shift + Enter D : Ctrl+Enter

Right Answer : Enter Key
Q 264 : A __ query locates data from one or more tables.

A : Select B : Summary
C : Parameter D : Action
Right Answer : Select
Q 265 : To add an internal card to a computer, it must have an open

A : Expansion slot B : Bay
C : Bus D : USB Port
Right Answer : Expansion slot
Q 266 : Which function removes the decimal portion of a value?

A : CUTOFF B : ROUNDUP
C : TRUNC D : TRIM
Right Answer : TRUNC
Q 267 : Data that is copied from an application is stored in the

A : Driver B : Clipboard
C : Terminal D : Prompt
Right Answer : Clipboard
Q 268 : A combination of instructions and keystrokes that are stored

and used in documents is called:
A : A shortcut B : A macro
C : A keystroke D : A function
Right Answer : A macro
Q 269 : Where is the address of the active cell displayed?

A : Row heading B : Status bar
C : Name box D : Formula bar
Right Answer : Name box
Q 270 : Which term best describes Outlook?

A : Database manager B : Messaging client
C : Presentation client D : Spreadsheet manager
Right Answer : Messaging client
Q 271 : which memory loses its content, when power is lost.

A : Non-volatile B : Random
C : Static D : ROM
Right Answer : Random
Q 272 : To send email to a large group at one time, a can be used.

A : Listserv B : Group
C : Alias D : Mail server
Right Answer : Listserv
Q 273 : The first part of a complete URL is the needed to access the web
resource.
A : Address B : Name
C : Location D : Protocol
Right Answer : Protocol
Q 274 : Which of the following represents one billion characters?

A : Byte B : Gigabyte
C : Kilobyte D : Megabyte

Right Answer : Gigabyte
Q 275 : Ctrl, Shift and Alt are called keys.

A : Adjustment B : Function
C : Modifier D : Alphanumeric
Right Answer : Modifier
Q 276 : The __ is the software tool to store or access data.

A : Table B : DBMS
C : Query D : Report
Right Answer : DBMS
Q 277 : Free hard-disk space used to extend the capacity of RAM Is

termed:
A : Cache B : Flash memory
C : ROM D : Virtual memory
Right Answer : Virtual memory
Q 278 : Using Find command in Word, we can search?

A : Characters B : Formats
C : Symbols D : Both A and C
Right Answer : Both A and C
Q 279 : The dots that run from a table of contents entry to the page
number are called:
A : A leader B : An outline
C : A gutter D : A connector
Right Answer : A leader

Q 280 : The unique identifier that Is used when a Word form
Is connected to a database is called:
A : A label B : An identifier
C : A ping D : A tag
Right Answer : A tag
Q 281 : This Is the part of the computer system that one can touch:
A : Hardware B : Data
C : Software D : Input
Q 282 : An IPV4 address consists of bits.

A:4 B:8
C : 32 D : 64
Right Answer : 32
Q 283 : if you have sent an email message, what folder would you access
to resend It?
A : Drafts B : Inbox
C : Outbox D : Sent Items
Right Answer : Sent Items
Q 284 : Which of the following keystrokes updates a bibliography field?

A : F3 B : F5
C : F7 D : F9
Right Answer : F9
Q 285 : Your _ files store various versions of running programs.

A : Cache B : Memory

C : Temp D : Static
Q 286 : Which of the following Is not an example of a pointing device?

A : Barcode Reader B : Mouse
C : Pointing Stick D : Touchpad
Right Answer : Barcode Reader
Q 287 : Software mistakes during coding are known as?

A : Errors B : Failures
C : Bugs D : Defects
Right Answer : Bugs
Q 288 : A __ is a major database object used to display Information In a

A : Form B : Query
Q 289 : All computers must have:

A : Operating System B : Keyboard
C : Word Processor D : Printer attached
Q 290 : Paint programs keep track of every placed on the screen.

A : Image B : Oblect
C : Pixel D : (0) Color
Right Answer : Pixel

Q 291 : Which of the following commands enables users to
set slide timings?
A : Set up Show B : Slide Transition
C : Rehearse Timings D : Custom Animation
Right Answer : Slide Transition
Q 292 : A television broadcast Is an example of __ transmission,

A : Simplex B : Half-duplex
C : Full-duplex D : Automatic
Right Answer : Simplex
Q 293 : Which topology requires a central controller or hub?

A : Mesh B : Star
C : Bus D : Ring
Right Answer : Star
Q 294 : In Microsoft PowerPoint, In order to see all the slides on one

screen use:
A : View, Slide, Sorter B : View, Slide
C : View, Master D : (0) View, Slide show
Right Answer : View, Slide, Sorter
Q 295 : Which function automatically totals a column or row of values?

A : TOTAL B : ADD
C : SUM D : AVG
Right Answer : SUM
Q 296 : To text, you select it, hold down the mouse button, and move the
mouse,

A : Cut B : Draw
C : Paste D : Drag
Right Answer : Drag
Q 297 : This feature rebognlies and corrects eammenty misspelled

words:
A : AutoCorrect B : AutoFormat
C : AutoComplete D : None of these
Right Answer : AutoCorrect
Q 298 : Another word for pointer is

A : Pixel B : Curser
C : Point D : Monochrome
Right Answer : Curser
Q 299 : A word In a web page that, when clicked, opens another

document:
A : URL B : Hyperlink
C : Reference D : Anchor
Right Answer : Hyperlink
Q 300 : To move to the end of a line of text, press the key.

A : Page up B : Any
C : Enter D : End
Right Answer : End
Q 301 : This will eliminate gaps in Justified text in a Word document:

A : Hyphenation B : Hanging indents

C : Pagination D : Cross-referencing
Right Answer : Hyphenation
Q 302 : Which of the following protocol provides email facility among

different hosts?
A : FTP B : SMTP
C : HTTP D : TELNET
Right Answer : SMTP
Q 303 : Which of the following featuers determines how the contents of a

cell are positioned in the cell?
A : AutoComplete B : Cell Alignment
C : Format D : Pick from List
Right Answer : Format
Q 304 : You want to create a built-in cover page for your report. You go
to the:
A : Page Layout tab B : Insert tab
C : References tab D : Themes menu
Right Answer : Insert tab
Q 305 : In Microsoft PowerPoint, the best place to find animated images

for your presentation is:
A : Microsoft Online B : PowerPoint tools and ins
C : Word Clipart D : All of these
Right Answer : Word Clipart
Q 306 : How are font sizes specified?

A : Pixels B : Spaces

C : Points D : Picas
Right Answer : Points
Q 307 : Which mathematical operator Is represented by an asterisk ()?

A : Exponentiation B : Addition
C : Substraction D : Multiplication
Right Answer : Multiplication
Q 308 : Which of the following memory is non-volatile?

A : RAM B : ROM
C : DRAM D : SDRAM
Right Answer : ROM
Q 309 : CBT stands for?

A : Computer Based Testing B : Computer Based Trade
C : Certificate Based Training D : City of Big Towers
Right Answer : Computer Based Testing
Q 310 : Objects on the slide that hold text are called?

A : Place holders B : Object holders
C : Auto layout D : Text holders
Right Answer : Place holders
Q 311 : Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym

A : CD B : RW
C : DVD D : ROM
Right Answer : RW

Q 312 : What is the term used to dencte the unauthorized
and illegal accessing of computer programs, often with criminal intent?
A : Breach B : Virus
C : Plagiarism D : Hacking
Right Answer : Hacking
Q 313 : A computer on Internet is identified by its:

A : E-mail Address B : Street Address
C : Login Password D : IP Address
Right Answer : IP Address
Q 314 : _uses information systems to do an activity cheaper, faster,

accurately and consistently.
A : Genetics B : Automatic
C : Automation D : Robotics
Right Answer : Automation
Q 315 : Where you can insert the page number in MS Word?

A : Page Number command from insert B : Header and Footer command from view
menu menu
C : Page setup command from file menu: D : Both A and B
Right Answer : Both A and B
Q 316 : In MS Word, a master document contains __ of subdocument?

A : Piaceholders B : Files
C : Links D : Same data as
Right Answer : Files
Q 317 : Which of the following pane is not available in Task Pane of

PowerPoint?

A : Getting Started B : Clip Art
C : Word Art D : Search Results
Right Answer : Search Results
Q 318 : In computing, GB stands for:

A : Gogobyte B : Gigabyte
C : Grand byte D : Gagabyte
Right Answer : Gigabyte
Q 319 : In MS Word 2007, which shortcut key is used to replace text or

specific formatting?
A : CTRL + H B : CTRL + T
C : CTRL + I D : CTRL + SHIFT + I
Right Answer : CTRL + H
Q 320 : When two people collaborate on __ document at the same time,

they are collaborating:
A : In Cloud Edit B : By Tracking
C : Synchronously D : Independently
Right Answer : In Cloud Edit
Q 321 : Which command will you use in PowerPoint if you need to

change the colour of different objects without changing content?
A : Design Template B : Colour Scheme
C : Font Colour D : Object Colour
Right Answer : Colour Scheme
Q 322 : Page Setup dialog box does not contain:

A : Page Break Preview B : Page Orientation
C : Margins D : Headers and Footers
Right Answer : Page Break Preview
Q 323 : In MS Excel, __ Is not an example of a value.

A : July 16, 1982 B : Obtained marks - 87
C : 57845 D : 0.27
Right Answer : July 16, 1982
Q 324 : In computing, what does CAD stand for?

A : Computer Analogue Design B : Computer Algorithm Design
C : Computer Aided Design D : Computer Application Design
Right Answer : Computer Aided Design
Q 325 : What does the abbreviation PDF stand for in the field of
Computers? .
A : Published Document Format B : Pure Document Format
C : Portable Document Format D : Printable Document Format
Right Answer : Portable Document

Format
Q 326 : The default language of Microsoft Word is:

A : USA English B : UK English
C : Canadian English D : Australian English
Right Answer : USA English
Q 327 : Which file format can be added to a Power Point show?

A : .gif B : .jpg

C : .wav D : All of these
Q 328 : Which amongst the following is the smallest unit of storage?

A : Bit B : Nibble
C : Byte D : Megabyte
Right Answer : Bit
Q 329 : Which of the following shortcuts is used to make text italic?

A : Ctrl + U B : Ctrl + I
C : Ctrl + B D : Ctrl + P
Right Answer : Ctrl + I
Q 330 : In MS Word 2007, which shortcut key is used to insert a

comment?
A : ALT + CTRL+ M B : ALT + CTRL+ C
C : SHIFT + CTRL+ C D : ALT + CTRL+ N
Right Answer : ALT + CTRL+ M
Q 331 : Which of the following is a binary number?

A : 1001 B : 1002
C : 1005 D : 1006
Right Answer : 1001
Q 332 : In a Windows PC, the shortcut for underlining In Microsoft Word

is:
A : CTRL + A B : CTRL + B
C : CTRL + X D : CTRL+ U

Right Answer : CTRL+U
Q 333 : In email account, __ contains a list of names and email addresses.

A : Inbox B : Outbox
C : Trash D : Address book
Right Answer : Address book
Q 334 : In MS Excel, which function automatically totals a column or row

of values?
A : TOTAL B : ADD
C : SUM D : AVG
Right Answer : SUM
Q 335 : How do you delete a column in MS Excel?

A : Select the column heading you want to B : Select the column heading you want to
delete and select the Delete Row button on delete and select insert Delete from the
the standard toolbar menu
C : Select the row heading you want to D : Right click the column heading you
delete and select Edit > Delete from the want to delete and select delete from the
menu shortcut menu.
Right Answer : Right click the column

heading you want to delete and select
delete from the shortcut menu.
Q 336 : In MS Word 2007, which shortcut key is used for "Go to a page,
bookmark, footnote, table, comment, graphic or other location?
A : CTRL + H B : CTRL +G
C : ALT + H D : ALT + SHIFT + H 5
Right Answer : CTRL +G
Q 337 : Which of the following is not used to access the web?

A : ISDN B : Modem
C : UD.P D : DSL
Right Answer : ISDN
Q 338 : Following combination of keys Is used to maximize or restore a

selected window:
A : CTRL + F1 B : CTRL + F5
C : CTRL + F10 D : CTRL + F12
Right Answer : CTRL + F10
Q 339 : In MS Excel, by pressing Shift and Space keys at a time from

keyboard you can select:
A : One Row of the worksheet B : Two adjacent Column
C : Two adjacent Rows D : None of these
Right Answer : One Row of the worksheet
Q 340 : What Is a terabyte?

A : An optical storage medium capable of B : A multifunctional operating
storing vast amounts of information environment
C : Flash memory D : Roughly a trillion bytes
Right Answer : An optical storage medium

capable of storing vast amounts of
information
Q 341 : In MS Excel, you can copy data or formulas:

A : With the copy paste and cut commands B : With commands on the shortcut menu
on the edit menu
C : With buttons on the standard toolbars D : All of these

Right Answer : With the copy paste and
cut commands on the edit menu
Q 342 : Which of the following web search engines is owned and

operated by famous Microsoft Company?
A : Google B : Yahoo
C : Bing D : MSN
Right Answer : Google
Q 343 : Which of the following style property do you use to specify italic
text In MS Word?
A : font-style B : font-italic
C : italic-font D : text-style
Right Answer : font-italic
Q 344 : What PowerPoint feature will you use to apply motion effects to
different objects of a slide?
A : Slide Transition B : Slide Design
C : Animation Objects D : Animation Scheme
Right Answer : Slide Transition
Q 345 : In MS Word shortcut key CTRL + W is used for?

A : Open the Print dialog box B : Update the current web page
C : Close the current window D : None of these
Right Answer : Close the current window
Q 346 : In MS Word 2007, which of the following shortcut key is used to

move one word to the left?
A : CTRL + W B : CTRL + LEFT ARROW

C : CTRL + ALT + W D : CTRL + ALT + UP ARROW
Right Answer : CTRL + LEFT ARROW
Q 347 : Who is the founder of Wikileaks?

A : Bill Gates B : Julian Assange
C : Steve Jobs D : Mark Zuckerburg
Right Answer : Julian Assange
Q 348 : In a Windows PC, the shortcut for copying in Microsoft Word is:
C : CTRL + C D : CTRL + V
Right Answer : CTRL + C
Q 349 : A programmer is a:
A : Management person with B : Technology specialist who understands
organizational muscle both technology and business
C : Person who oversees the project from D : Technology specialist who writes
beginning to end software to match user requirements
Right Answer : Technology specialist who

writes software to match user
requirements
Q 350 : In MS Word 2007, which of the following shortcut key is used to

insert a Hyperlink?
A : ALT + CTRL + K B : CTRL + K
C : CTRL + H D : CTRL + SHIFT + H
Right Answer : CTRL + K
Q 351 : Which of the following operators take only integer operands In

MS Excel?

A:+ B:,
C:/ D:%
Right Answer : %
Q 352 : Twitter is a:
A : Search engine B : Social network service
C : E-mail service D : Blog page
Right Answer : Social network service
Q 353 : "Yahoo" is a:
A : News Website B : Forum
C : Search engine D : Both A and C
Right Answer : Both A and C
Q 354 : In a Windows PC, the shortcut for italicizing text in Microsoft

Word is:
C : CTRL + I D : CTRL + V
Right Answer : CTRL + I
Q 355 : In MS Word, to replace straight quotes with smart quotes as you

type, which feature you will use?
A : Auto Correct as you type B : Auto Change as you type
C : Auto Format as you type D : Smart Tags as you type
Right Answer : Auto Format as you type
Q 356 : Slide __ are the effects that determine how a slide moves in and
out of the view in the Slideshow.

A : Animation B : Transition
C : Layout D : Templates
Right Answer : Transition
Q 357 : In MS-Word, the process of removing the unwanted part of an

Image Is called:
A : Hiding B : Cropping
C : Selection D : Indentation
Right Answer : Cropping
Q 358 : Rows in Microsoft Excel are labelled as:

A : 1,2,3, etc B : A1, A2, etc
C : C, A, B, C, etc D : D, A , B etc
Right Answer : 1,2,3, etc
Q 359 : Colomns in Microsoft Excel are labelled as:

A : 1,2,3, etc B : A1, A2, etc
C : C, A, B, C, etc D : D, A , B etc
Right Answer : A1, A2, etc
Q 360 : What Is Internet?

A : An Asian internet protocol B : A unit of Internet Society that promotes
technical coordination of Internet
operations
C : A research consortium for advance D : A rogue programme designed to

internet and research and development communicate between computer
Right Answer : A rogue programme

designed to communicate between
computer

Q 361 : In the field of computers, what is BASIC (Beginners
All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code)?
A : A programming language B : A software
C : Software coding D : A basic course in computers
Right Answer : A programming language
Q 362 : What is used in a computer to protect a network server from

damage by those who log Into it?
A : Antivirus B : Firewall
C : Gateway D : Flow Control
Right Answer : Firewall
Q 363 : PDF Is a text format designed by Adobe. What does the

abbreviation PDF stand for?
A : Publishes Document Format B : Pure Document Format
C : Portable Document Format D : Printable Document Format
Right Answer : Portable Document

Format
Q 364 : In MS-Word, Home Key moves the cursor to the:

A : Beginning of the document B : Beginning of the paragraph
C : Beginning of the screen D : Beginning of the line
Right Answer : Beginning of the line
Q 365 : In MS Word "Ctrl + Page down" is used to move the cursor:

A : One Paragraph Down B : One Page Down
C : One Line Down D : One Screen Down
Right Answer : One Page Down
Q 366 : By defaults, on which page is the Header or the Footer printed?

A : One the first page B : One the alternate page
C : On every page D : None of these
Right Answer : On every page
Q 367 : With which view can you see how texts and graphics appear on
the printed page?
A : Normal B : Print Layout
C : Outline D : Web Layout
Right Answer : Print Layout
Q 368 : "Ctrl + C" is used to:

A : Copy the selected text B : Cut the selected text
C : Print the selected text D : Paste the selected text
Right Answer : Copy the selected text
Q 369 : The software which contains rows and columns is called:

A : Database B : Drawing
C : Spreadsheet D : Word Process
Right Answer : Spreadsheet
Q 370 : What Is the keyboard shortcut for creating a chart from the
selected cell range?
A : F2 B : F4
C : F8 D : F11
Right Answer : F11
Q 371 : In MS Excel, if you accidentally erased a record on the sheet,

what command can be used to restore it immediately?

A : Insert B : Copy
C : Undo D : Replace
Right Answer : Undo
Q 372 : A computer cannot function without:

A : Microsoft Office B : Operating System
C : Internet Connection D : Antivirus Protection
Q 373 : Which is the full form of Wi-Fi?

A : Wireless Fidelity B : Wired Fidelity
C : Wireless Focus D : Wireless Field
Right Answer : Wireless Fidelity
Q 374 : A computer virus is:

A : A Microorganism B : Electromagnetic waves entering
computer through a network
C : A useful micro component of a computer D : A computer programme
Right Answer : A computer programme
Q 375 : Which of the following files have an 'jpg' extension?

A : Audio B : Image
C : Video D : Flash
Right Answer : Image
Q 376 : CD Is an optical disk format that Is used to hold:

A : Pre-recorded text B : Graphics
C : Sound D : All of these

Q 377 : Which of the following keyhoard shortcut is used to reverse the

last action in Microsoft Word?
A : Ctrl + Z B : Ctrl + X
C : Ctrl + Y D : Ctrt + U
Right Answer : Ctrl + Y
Q 378 : In most IBM PCs, the CPU, the device drives, memory expansion
slots and active components are mounted on a single boarWhat Is the
name of this board?
A : Main board B : Circuit board
C : Mother board D : Memory board
Right Answer : Mother board
Q 379 : The system of a personal computer typically contains all of the

following except:
A : Microprocessor B : Modem
C : Disk controller D : Serial interface
Q 380 : Is an input device

A : Speakers B : Printers
C : Plotters D : Mouse
Right Answer : Mouse
Q 381 : is an output device

A : joystick B : Monitor
C : key board D : Scanner

Right Answer : Monitor
Q 382 : Is a processor
A : CPU B : Modem
C : Pentium D : ROM
Right Answer : Pentium
Q 383 : A computer program that translates one program instructions at

a time into machine language is called a/an
A : CPU B : Interpreter
C : Compiler D : Simulator
Right Answer : Interpreter
Q 384 : A small or intelligent device is so called because it contains

within it a
A : Computer B : Microcomputer
C : Programmable D : Sensor
Right Answer : Sensor
Q 385 : A fault in a computer program which prevents it from working

correctly is known as
A : Boot B : Bug
C : Biff D : Strap
Right Answer : Bug
Q 386 : A self replicating program, similar to a virus which was taken

from a 1970s science fiction novel by John Bruner entitled the
Shockwave Rider is
A : Bug B : Vice

C : Lice D : Worm
Right Answer : Worm
Q 387 : Unwanted repetitious messages, such as unsolicited bulk e-mail

is known as
A : Spam B : Trash
C : Calibri D : Courier
Right Answer : Spam
Q 388 : DOS stands for

A : Disk Operating System B : Disk Operating Session
C : Digital Operating System D : Digital Open system
Right Answer : Disk Operating System
Q 389 : Which of the following is/are input device(s)?

A : Keyboard B : Mouse
C : Card reader D : Any of these
Right Answer : Any of these
Q 390 : Examples of output devices is/are:

A : Screen B : Printer
C : Speaker D : All of these
Q 391 : Which of the following is also known as brain of computer?

A : Control unit B : Central Processing unit
C : Arithmetic and language unit D : Monitor
Right Answer : Central Processing unit

Q 392 : ___ translates and executes program at run time line
by line.
A : Interpreter B : Compiler
C : Linker D : Loader
Right Answer : Interpreter
Q 393 : 1 Gigabyte is equal to

A : 1024 bits B : 1000 megabytes
C : 1024 kilobytes D : 1024 megabytes
Right Answer : 1024 megabytes
Q 394 : The brain of any computer system is

A : ALU B : Memory
C : CPU D : Control unit
Right Answer : CPU
Q 395 : Which of the following are components of Central Processing

Unit (CPU) ?
A : Arithmetic logic unit, Mouse B : Arithmetic logic unit, Control unit
C : Arithmetic logic unit, Integrated circuits D : Control Unit, Monitor
Right Answer : Arithmetic logic unit,

Control unit
Q 396 : Analog computer works on the supply of

A : Continuous electrical pulses B : Electrical pulses but not continuous
C : Magnetic strength D : None of the above
Right Answer : Continuous electrical

pulses
Q 397 : Which one is digital device, select from the choices below.

A : Digital Clock B : Automobile speed meter
C : Clock with a dial and two hands D : All of them
Right Answer : Digital Clock
Q 398 : The computer that processes both analog and digital is called
A : Analog computer B : Digital computer
C : Hybrid computer D : Mainframe computer
Right Answer : Hybrid computer
Q 399 : CD-ROM stands for

A : Compactable Read Only Memory B : Compact Data Read Only Memory
C : Compactable Disk Read Only Memory D : Compact Disk Read Only Memory
Right Answer : Compact Disk Read Only

Memory
Q 400 : ALU is
A : Arithmetic Logic Unit B : Array Logic Unit
C : Application Logic Unit D : None of above
Right Answer : Arithmetic Logic Unit
Q 401 : VGA is
A : Video Graphics Array B : Visual Graphics Array
C : Volatile Graphics Array D : Video Graphics Adapter
Right Answer : Video Graphics Array
Q 402 : MSI stands for

A : Medium Scale Integrated Circuits B : Medium System Integrated Circuits
C : Medium Scale Intelligent Circuit D : Medium System Intelligent Circuit

Right Answer : Medium Scale Integrated
Circuits
Q 403 : WAN stands for

A : Wap Area Network B : Wide Area Network
C : Wide Array Net D : Wireless Area Network
Right Answer : Wide Area Network
Q 404 : Which of the following controls the process of interaction

between the user and the operating system?
A : User interface B : Language translator
C : Platform D : Screen saver
Right Answer : User interface
Q 405 : The first computers were programmed using

A : Assembly language B : Machine language
C : Source code D : Object code
Right Answer : Machine language
Q 406 : is a combination of hardware and software that facilitates the

sharing of information between computing devices.
A : Network B : Peripheral
C : Expansion board D : Digital device
Right Answer : Network
Q 407 : Coded entries which are used to gain access to a computer

system are called:
A : Entry codes B : Passwords
C : Security commands D : Code words

Q 408 : Which of the following statements is true about Minicomputer

and Microcomputer?
A : Minicomputer works faster than B : Microcomputer works faster than
Microcomputer Minicomputer
C : Speed of both the computers is the same D : D The speeds of both these computers
cannot be compared with the speed of
advanced
Right Answer : Minicomputer works

faster than Microcomputer
Q 409 : You can organize files by storing them in

A : Archives B : Folders
C : Indexes D : Lists
Right Answer : Folders
Q 410 : What type of resource is most likely to be a shared common

resource in a computer network?
A : Printer B : Speaker
C : Floppy disk drive D : Keyboard
Right Answer : Printer
Q 411 : Which device is required for the Internet connection?

A : Joystick B : Modem
C : CD Drive D : NIC Card
Q 412 : What is a light pen?

A : A mechanical input device B : Optical input device

C : Electronic input device D : Optical output device
Right Answer : Optical input device
Q 413 : UNIVAC is
A : Universal Automatic Computer B : Universal Array Computer
C : Unique Automatic Computer D : Unvalued Automatic Computer
Right Answer : Universal Automatic

Computer
Q 414 : The capacity of 3.5 inch floppy disk was

A : 1.40 MB B : 1.44 GB
C : 1.40 GB D : 1.44 MB
Right Answer : 1.44 MB
Q 415 : MICR stands for

A : Magnetic Ink Character Reader B : Magnetic Ink Code Reader
C : C Magnetic Ink Cases Reader D : D None
Right Answer : Magnetic Ink Character

Reader
Q 416 : EBCDIC stands for

A : A.Extended Binary Coded Decimal B : B Extended Bit Code Decimal
Interchange Code Interchange Code
C : C Extended Bit Case Interchange Code D : D.Extended Binary Case Decimal

Interchange Code
Right Answer : A.Extended Binary Coded

Decimal Interchange Code
Q 417 : Which of the following is a part of the Central Processing Unit?

A : Printer B : Keyboard
C : Mouse D : Arithmetic & logic unit
Right Answer : Arithmetic & logic unit
Q 418 : CAD stands for

A : Computer Aided Design B : Computer Algorithm for Design
C : Computer Application in Design D : Computer Analogue Design
Right Answer : Computer Aided Design
Q 419 : Junk e-mail is also called

A : Spam B : Archive
C : Sniffer script D : Spoof
Right Answer : Spam
Q 420 : Which statement describes "Hackers"?

A : All have the same motive B : Break into other people's computers
C : May legally break into computers as D : Are people who are allergic to
long as they do not do any damage computers
Right Answer : Break into other people's

computers
Q 421 : What type of computers are client computers (most of the time)
in a client-server system?
A : Mainframe B : Mini-computer
C : Microcomputer D : PDA
Right Answer : Microcomputer
Q 422 : A computer cannot 'boot' if it does not have the

A : Compiler B : Loader

C : Operating System D : Assembler
Q 423 : The amount of vertical space between lines of text in a document

is called
A : Double-space B : Line spacing
C : Single space D : Vertical spacing
Right Answer : Line spacing
Q 424 : Example of non-numeric data is

A : Employee address B : Examination score
C : C Bank balance D : All of these
Right Answer : Employee address
Q 425 : What is embedded system?

A : A The programme which arrives being B : The programme which is permanent
wrapped in box part of the computer
C : The computer which is the part of a big D : The computer and software system that
computer control the machine
Right Answer : The computer and

software system that control the machine
Q 426 : First page of Website is termed as

A : Homepage B : Index
C : C JAVA script D : Bookmark
Right Answer : Homepage
Q 427 : When a file is saved for the first time:

A : A copy is automatically printed B : It must be given a name to identify it

C : It does not need a name D : It only needs a name if it is not going to
be printed
Right Answer : It must be given a name to

identify it
Q 428 : Where are data and programme stored when the processor uses
them?
A : Main memory B : Secondary memory
C : Disk memory D : Programme memory
Right Answer : Main memory
Q 429 : Represents raw facts, whereas is data made meaningful.

A : Information, reporting B : Data, information
C : Information, bit D : Records, byte
Right Answer : Data, information
Q 430 : What characteristic of Read-Only Memory (ROM) makes it

useful?
A : A ROM information can be easily B : Data in ROM is non-volatile, that is, it
updated remains there even without electrical
power
C : ROM provides very large amounts of D : ROM chips are easily swapped between
inexpensive data storage different brands of computers
Right Answer : Data in ROM is non-

volatile, that is, it remains there even
without electrical power
Q 431 : What do you call the programs that are used to find out possible
faults and their causes?
A : Operating system extensions B : Cookies

C : Diagnostic software D : Boot diskettes
Right Answer : Diagnostic software
Q 432 : Which programming languages are classified as low level

languages?
A : BASIC, COBOL, Fortran B : Prolog, C.
C : C, C++ D : Assembly languages
Right Answer : Assembly languages
Q 433 : Which of the following is not anti-viruse software?

A : Avira B : Kaspersky
C : Oracle D : McAfee
Right Answer : Oracle
Q 434 : What does DMA stand for?

A : A Distinct Memory Access B : Direct Memory Access
C : Direct Module Access D : Direct Memory Allocation
Right Answer : Direct Memory Access
Q 435 : Which of the following is a storage device?

A : Tape B : Hard Disk
C : Floppy Disk D : All of the above
Right Answer : All of the above
Q 436 : When did John Napier develop logarithm?

A : 1416 B : 1614
C : 1641 D : 1804
Right Answer : 1614

Q 437 : MIS is designed to provide information needed for
effective decision making by.
A : Consumers B : Workers
C : Foremen D : Managers
Right Answer : Managers
Q 438 : ASCII stands for

A : American Stable Code for International B : American Standard Case for
Interchange Institutional Interchange
C : American Standard Code for D : American Standard Code for

Information Interchange Interchange Information
Right Answer : American Standard Code

for Information Interchange
Q 439 : Which of the following is first generation of computer?

A : EDSAC B : IBM-1401
C : CDC-1604 D : ICL-2900
Right Answer : EDSAC
Q 440 : IBM 1401 is

A : First Generation Computer B : Second Generation Computer
C : C Third Generation Computer D : Fourth Generation Computer
Right Answer : Second Generation

Computer
Q 441 : Chief component of first generation computer were

A : Transistors B : Vacuum Tubes and Valves
C : Integrated Circuits D : D None of above
Right Answer : Vacuum Tubes and Valves

Q 442 : Second Generation computers were developed
during
A : 1949 to 1955 B : 1956 to 1965
C : 1965 to 1970 D : 1970 to 1990
Right Answer : 1956 to 1965
Q 443 : The computer size was very large in

A : First Generation B : B Second Generation
C : C Third Generation D : D Fourth Generation
Right Answer : First Generation
Q 444 : Microprocessors as switching devices are for computers.

A : First Generation B : Second Generation
C : Third Generation D : Fourth Generation
Right Answer : Fourth Generation
Q 445 : Which of the following devices can be used to directly image

printed text?
A : OCR B : OMR
C : MICR D : All of above
Right Answer : OCR
Q 446 : The output quality of a printer is measured by

A : Dot per inch B : Dot per inch
C : Dots printed per unit time D : All of above
Right Answer : Dot per inch
Q 447 : In analogue computer:

A : Input is first converted to digital form B : Input is never converted to digital form

C : Output is displayed in digital form D : All of above
Right Answer : Input is never converted

to digital form
Q 448 : In latest generation computers, the instructions are executed:

A : Parallel only B : Sequentially only
C : Both sequentially and parallel D : All of above
Right Answer : Both sequentially and

parallel
Q 449 : Who designed the first electronic computer__ ENIAC?

A : Van-Neumann B : Joseph M. Jacquard
C : J. Presper Eckert and John W Mauchly D : All of above
Right Answer : J. Presper Eckert and John

W Mauchly
Q 450 : Who invented the high level language

A : Dennis M. Ritchie B : Niklaus Writh
C : Seymour Papert D : Donald Kunth
Right Answer : Dennis M. Ritchie
Q 451 : Personnel who design, program, operate and maintain computer

equipment refers to
A : Console-operator B : Programmer
C : Peopleware D : System Analyst
Right Answer : Peopleware
Q 452 : Human beings are referred to as Homo sapiens, which device is

called Sillico sapiens?

A : Monitor B : Hardware
C : Robot D : Computer
Right Answer : Computer
Q 453 : An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the

alternative computer jargon for it?
A : Leech B : Squid
C : Slug D : Glitch
Right Answer : Glitch
Q 454 : Modern computers are very reliable but they are not
A : Fast B : Powerful
C : Infallible D : Cheap
Right Answer : Infallible
Q 455 : Personal computers use a number of chips mounted on a main

circuit board. What is the common name for such boards?
A : Circuit board B : Motherboard
C : Program board D : Application board
Right Answer : Motherboard
Q 456 : What is meant by a dedicated computer?

A : Which is used by one person only B : Which is assigned one and only one task
C : Which uses one kind of software D : Which is meant for application software
Right Answer : Which is assigned one and

only one task
Q 457 : The system unit of a personal computer typically contains all of

the following except:

A : Microprocessor B : Disk controller
C : Serial interface D : Modem
Q 458 : A computer program that converts an entire program into

machine language is called a/an:
A : Interpreter B : Simulator
C : Compiler D : Commander
Right Answer : Compiler
Q 459 : Which is not an application software:

A : Internet B : Device driver
C : Games D : Multimedia software
Right Answer : Device driver
Q 460 : An inkjet printer is an example of a(n):

A : LASER printer B : Impact Printer
C : COM printer D : Non Impact Printer
Right Answer : Non Impact Printer
Q 461 : CPU stands for:

A : Centre product unit B : Central programming unit
C : Control program unit D : Central processing unit
Right Answer : Central processing unit
Q 462 : Which is secondary storage device:

A : CD-ROM B : ROM
C : Cache D : RAM

Right Answer : CD-ROM
Q 463 : Which is secondary device:

A : Hard disk drive B : CD-ROM drive
C : Tape Driver D : All
Right Answer : All
Q 464 : ___ is an output device:

A : Monitor B : Speaker
C : Printer D : All of these
Q 465 : A combination of both client/server and peer-to-peer network is

network.
A : Dedicated B : Mixed
C : Merged D : Hybrid
Q 466 : Which of the following is NOT a category of network?

A : WAN B : LAN
C : MAN D : NAN
Right Answer : NAN
Q 467 : An electronic device that accepts, processes data and produces

information is called:
A : Input device B : Output device
C : Computer D : Operating system
Right Answer : Computer

Q 468 : Which is category software(s).
A : Application software B : System software
C : Both (a) and (b) D : None of these
Right Answer : Both (a) and (b)
Q 469 : Whch is an example of packaged software:

A : MS Word B : MS-Access
C : Front Page D : All of these
Q 470 : Which is not an application software.

A : Internet B : Games
C : Device driver D : Multimedia software
Right Answer : Device driver
Q 471 : An inkjet printer is an example of an

A : LASER printer B : COM printer
C : Impact printer D : Non-Impact Printer
Right Answer : Non-Impact Printer
Q 472 : An Operating System is a:

A : System Utility B : Application Software
C : System Software D : Software Package
Right Answer : System Software
Q 473 : Package is most necessary to interact with the computer.

A : Word processor, Excel B : Device driver
C : Operating system D : Language translator

Q 474 : Ctrl + Alt + Del is:

A : An invalid key combination B : Recognized by windows only
C : Used to close the active window D : Both b and c
Right Answer : Recognized by windows

only
Q 475 : How many types of operating systems are there on the basis of
user interface?
A:2 B:3
C:4 D:5
Right Answer : 2
Q 476 : Program which helps to create written document and lets you go
back and make corrections as necessary:
A : Home row keys B : Toolbar
C : Folder D : Word processor
Right Answer : Word processor
Q 477 : Graphics for word processor:

A : Peripheral B : Clip art
C : Highlight D : Execute
Right Answer : Clip art
Q 478 : What type of software is used for creating letters, papers and
other documents?
A : Database B : Word Processor
C : Spreadsheet D : Operating

Right Answer : Word Processor
Q 479 : Program What does the Ctrl + I shortcut key accomplish in MS-
Wor-'?
A : It converts selected text into the next B : It adds a line break to the document
larger size of same font
C : It makes the selected text bold D : It applies Italic formatting in the

selected text
Right Answer : It applies Italic formatting

in the selected text
Q 480 : What is the file extension of MS-Word document?

A : Dot B : Doc
C : Dom D : Txt
Right Answer : Doc
Q 481 : In H2O, the figure 2 is appeared lowered. Which effect has been
applied?
A : Superscript B : Lowered
C : Subscript D : Laid down
Right Answer : Subscript
Q 482 : Why are headers and footers used in document?

A : To enhance the overall appearance of B : To mark the starting and ending of a
the document page
C : To make large document more readable D : To allow page headers and footers to
appear on document when it is printed
Right Answer : To allow page headers and

footers to appear on document when it is
printed

Q 483 : Which of the following shortcut key is used to check
spelling?
A : F1 B : F2
C : F7 D : F9
Right Answer : F7
Q 484 : What does Ctrl + B shortcut accomplish in MS-Word?

A : It converts selected text into the next B : It adds a line break to the document
larger size of the same font
C : It makes the selected text bold D : It applies Italic formatting in the

selected text
Right Answer : It makes the selected text

bold
Q 485 : The Office Clipboard can store up to items that have been cut or
copied.
A : 10 B : 12
C : 24 D : 50
Right Answer : 24
Q 486 : A marks the point at which one page ends and another begins.
A : Page break B : Column break
C : Cell break D : Line break
Right Answer : Page break
Q 487 : Field codes appear between alled braces.

A : [] B : ()
C : <> D : {}
Right Answer : {}

Q 488 : The vertical space between lines of text is referred
to as what?
A : Indenting B : Line spacing
C : Paragraph padding D : Internal margins
Right Answer : Line spacing
Q 489 : Pulling a wedge away from a pie chart is known as:

A : Shuffling B : Animating
C : Pulling D : Exploding
Right Answer : Exploding
Q 490 : Pressing the TAB key in front of bulleted text will:

A : Do nothing B : Demote the bullet
C : Promote the bullet D : None of the above
Right Answer : Demote the bullet
Q 491 : The best way to get a slide show to stop is to:

A : Press ESCAPE B : Exit PowerPoint
C : Click the STOP button D : None of the above
Right Answer : Press ESCAPE
Q 492 : Bold, italic, underline and alignment are

A : Excel options only B : Shared options
C : Formatting options D : Tool options
Right Answer : Formatting options
Q 493 : To keep table headings visible, you can use:

A : Hold panes B : Line panes

C : Freeze panes D : Spreadsheet panes
Right Answer : Freeze panes
Q 494 : Which is the correct formatting of a formula?

A : (A2+E2) B : nan
C : nan D : nan
Right Answer : nan
Q 495 : Report names are preceded by in the Leszynski Naming

Conventions.
A : frm B : qry
C : rpt D : tbl
Right Answer : rpt
Q 496 : In a report, a text box is an example of what type of control?

A : Bound B : Calculated
C : Modified D : Unbound
Right Answer : Bound
Q 497 : If you accidentally open two copies of a Field List, click the title
bar of the Field List window and press to remove the extra copy.
A : Delete B : F4
C : Ctrl + F4 D : Enter
Right Answer : Delete
Q 498 : To delete criteria in the Criteria row, press and then press
Delete.
A : F1 B : F2

C : F3 D : F4
Right Answer : F2
Q 499 : The basic operations performed by a computer are

A : Arithmetic operations B : Logical operation
C : Storage and retrieve D : All the above
Right Answer : All the above
Q 500 : Who is the father of Internet ?

A : Charles Babbage B : Vint Cerf
C : Denis Riche D : Martin Cooper
Right Answer : Vint Cerf
Q 501 : The common name for the crime of stealing passwords is

A : Jacking B : Identity theft
Right Answer : Spoofing
Q 502 : Collecting personal information and effectively posing as

another individual is known as the crime of
A : Spooling B : Identity theft
Right Answer : Identity theft
Q 503 : Malicious software is known as

A : Badware B : Malware
C : Maliciousware D : Illegalware
Right Answer : Malware

Q 504 : A program that performs a useful task while
simultaneously allowing destructive acts is a
A : Worm B : Trojan horse
C : Virus D : Macro virus
Right Answer : Trojan horse
Q 505 : An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program

to program or from disk to disk is known as a
A : Trojan horse B : Virus
C : Time bomb D : Time-related bomb sequence
Right Answer : Virus
Q 506 : __ is/are system software to facilitate editing of text and data.

A : MS Word B : Editors
C : PowerPoint D : MS Publisher
Right Answer : Editors
Q 507 : Computers, combine both measuring and counting, are called

A : Analog B : Digital
C : Hybrid D : All of these
Q 508 : In world today, most of the computers are

A : Digital B : Hybrid
C : Analog D : Complex
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Q 1 : The term 'Computer' is derived from

Right Answer : Latin

Q 2 : Who is the father of Computer?

C : Simur Cray D : Augusta Adaming

Right Answer : Charles Babbage

Q 3 : The basic operations performed by a computer are

C : Storage and relative D : All the above

Right Answer : All the above

Q 4 : Who is the father of Internet ?

C : Denis Riche D : Martin Cooper

Right Answer : Vint Cerf

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Right Answer : Multiprocessor

Q 6 : A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other

C : OMR D : None of these

Right Answer : Scanner

Q 7 : WWW stands for

C : Web World Wide D : World Wide Web

Right Answer : World Wide Web

Q 8 : A collection of system programs that controls and co-ordinates the

C : Utility program D : Device driver

Right Answer : Operating system

Q 9 : What type of operating system MS-DOS is?

C : Multitasking D : Menu Driven Interface

Right Answer : Command Line Interface

Q 10 : Which technology is used in compact disks?

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C : Electro Magnetic D : Laser

Right Answer : Laser

C : 1024 kilobytes D : 1024 megabytes

Right Answer : 1024 megabytes

Q 12 : The brain of any computer system is

C : CPU D : Control unit

Right Answer : CPU

Q 13 : Which of the following are components of Central Processing Unit

C : Arithmetic logic unit, Integrated Circuits D : Control Unit, Monitor

Right Answer : Arithmetic logic unit,

Q 14 : CD-ROM stands for

Right Answer : Compact Disk Read Only

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Right Answer : Arithmetic Logic Unit

C : Volatile Graphics Array D : Video Graphics Adapter

Right Answer : Video Graphics Array

Q 17 : MSI stands for

C : Medium Scale Intelligent Circuit D : Medium System Intelligent Circuit

Right Answer : Medium Scale Integrated

Q 18 : WAN stands for

C : Wide Array Net D : Wireless Area Network

Right Answer : Wide Area Network

Q 19 : What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super

C : Supercomputers are focused to execute D : Supercomputers are focused to execute

Right Answer : Supercomputers are

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Q 20 : What is called the father of modern digital computer?

C : Charles Babbage D : J.H Muller

Right Answer : Charles Babbage

Q 21 : Who is the father of Computer science?

C : Simur Cray D : Augusta Adaming

Right Answer : Allen Turing

Right Answer : a control unit and an

Q 23 : Which of the following controls the process of interaction

C : Platform D : Screen saver

Right Answer : User interface