Computer Mcqs | For PPSC & FPSC | Set-8

Which American computer company is known as “Big Blue”?

• A. Microsoft
• B. IBM
• C. Apple
• D. Intel

In a Windows PC, which shortcut key restores the last action in Microsoft PowerPoint?

• A. Ctrl+Z
• B. Ctrl+Y
• C. Ctrl+R
• D. Ctrl+Shift+Z

Which personality factor deals with one’s ability to manage emotions effectively?

• A. Social Intelligence
• B. Emotional Intelligence
• C. Logical Intelligence
• D. Analytical Skill

In MS Excel 2016, mainly how many types of page orientation are available?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

An email cannot be sent without which essential element?

• A. CC Address
• B. Receiver’s Email Address
• C. Subject Line
• D. Attachment

Microsoft Windows was a great invention of which two individuals?

• A. Paul Allen and Bill Gates
• B. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
• C. Larry Page and Sergey Brin
• D. Dennis Ritchie and Ken Thompson

Which operation will you perform to move a block of text in MS Word?

• A. Copy and Paste
• B. Cut and Paste
• C. Delete and Undo
• D. Select All

PowerPoint is categorized as which type of software?

• A. System Software
• B. Presentation Software
• C. Database Software
• D. Spreadsheet Software

All of the following constitute security risks and privacy violations except:

• A. Hacking
• B. Phishing
• C. Spam
• D. Malware

In MS Word, to combine cells of a table’s row or column, you use the command:

• A. Split Cells
• B. Merge Cells
• C. Join Columns
• D. Format Table

An email address consists of two parts — username or ID and:

• A. URL
• B. Domain Name
• C. Server Path
• D. Profile Name

In PowerPoint, what is the main difference between Slide Design and Auto Content Wizard?

• A. Slide Design provides content templates
• B. Slide Design does not provide sample content, but Auto Content Wizard does
• C. Auto Content Wizard changes slide transitions
• D. Both work the same way

Microsoft Office is a type of:

• A. System Software
• B. Application Software
• C. Utility Program
• D. Programming Language

The arrangement of data in a logical sequence is known as:

• A. Filtering
• B. Sorting
• C. Linking
• D. Grouping

In MS Office, the shortcut Ctrl+G is used to:

• A. Open Font Dialog Box
• B. Open Find and Replace dialog box with Go To tab active
• C. Show Ruler
• D. Refresh Document

A red wavy line under a text in MS Word indicates:

• A. Grammar error
• B. Spelling mistake
• C. Formatting issue
• D. Alignment problem

In MS Word 2016, how can you extend a selection to adjacent cells of a table?

• A. Hold Ctrl and press arrow keys
• B. Hold Shift and press arrow keys repeatedly
• C. Hold Alt and click
• D. Use the Tab key

When you delete a text box object from a slide in PowerPoint, what happens?

• A. Only text is deleted
• B. Both text and text box are deleted
• C. Only formatting is deleted
• D. Text moves to next slide

Which Excel feature allows users to evaluate values and return a result?

• A. Charts
• B. Filters
• C. Formulas
• D. Data Validation

When two people collaborate on an online document at the same time, they are collaborating:

• A. In Real Time Chat
• B. In Cloud Edit
• C. In Split View
• D. Offline Mode

The binary system is comprised of the values 1 and 0, where 0 means:

• A. High
• B. Low
• C. Neutral
• D. Undefined

A silicon chip that carries out instructions and processes data efficiently is called a:

• A. Motherboard
• B. Microprocessor
• C. RAM
• D. Cache

The first computer network was called:

• A. Ethernet
• B. ARPANET
• C. Internet
• D. Intranet

Which generation of computers used transistors?

• A. First Generation
• B. Second Generation
• C. Third Generation
• D. Fourth Generation

Paint programs keep track of every ______ placed on the screen.

• A. Bit
• B. Pixel
• C. Byte
• D. Node

Which of the following is NOT used to access the web?

• A. HTTP
• B. Browser
• C. ISDN
• D. Search Engine

In MS Excel, to create a formula, you can use:

• A. Only Values
• B. Only Cell References
• C. Both Values and Cell References
• D. Only Functions

Which program is generally used in architectural design?

• A. Adobe Photoshop
• B. AutoCAD
• C. CorelDRAW
• D. 3D Paint

What lets you create a new presentation by selecting ready-made font, color, and graphic effects in PowerPoint?

• A. Master Slide
• B. Design Template
• C. Animation Pane
• D. Slide Layout

When an Excel workbook is linked to a Word document, what happens?

• A. Data is permanently copied
• B. The Word document contains a reference to the source file
• C. The link is automatically deleted
• D. A new workbook is created

How many users can open an MS Excel 2016 file at the same time?

• A. 128
• B. 256
• C. 512
• D. 100

In Excel, a function is a ______ which can calculate the values given in a specific order.

• A. Manual Formula
• B. Predefined Formula
• C. Expression
• D. Equation

Which one of the following is NOT a multitasking operating system?

• A. DOS
• B. Windows
• C. macOS
• D. Linux

Dot Matrix printers are classified as which type of printer?

• A. Non-Impact Printer
• B. Impact Printer
• C. Laser Printer
• D. Inkjet Printer

The “Ctrl + D” shortcut key in MS Word is used to:

• A. Open the Font Dialog Box
• B. Duplicate Text
• C. Delete Paragraph
• D. Align Text Center

Which menu provides options like Animation Scheme, Custom Animation, and Slide Transition in PowerPoint?

• A. Insert Menu
• B. Slide Show Menu
• C. View Menu
• D. Design Menu

Where can you change the vertical alignment in Microsoft Word?

• A. Layout Tab
• B. Page Setup Dialog Box
• C. View Menu
• D. Home Tab

In MS Excel, you can zoom the worksheet from:

• A. 20% to 500%
• B. 10% to 400%
• C. 25% to 300%
• D. 5% to 600%

Which part of the computer is used for the transfer of data?

• A. Monitor
• B. Physical and Software Parts
• C. Power Supply
• D. ROM

Which is used for web pages and web addresses?

• A. Hardware
• B. Software / Search Engine
• C. RAM
• D. Modem

Blank DVDs on which data can be erased and rewritten are identified as:

• A. DVD-R
• B. DVD+RW
• C. CD-R
• D. DVD-ROM

Who gave the idea to combine the internet with the hypertext concept?

• A. Bill Gates
• B. Tim Berners-Lee
• C. Charles Babbage
• D. Steve Jobs

What are the two different ways to insert content from one application into another?

• A. Saving and Opening
• B. Embedding and Linking
• C. Copy and Paste
• D. Drag and Drop

What is the name for a webpage address?

• A. ISP
• B. URL
• C. HTML
• D. DNS

A new presentation in PowerPoint can be created from which of the following?

• A. Blank Presentation
• B. From Existing Presentation
• C. From Design Template
• D. From Animation Tab

Which shortcut key is used to insert an Endnote in MS Word 2016?

• A. Ctrl + Alt + F
• B. Alt + Ctrl + D
• C. Ctrl + Shift + E
• D. Alt + Shift + F

Statistical calculations and the preparation of tables and graphs can be done using:

• A. MS Word
• B. MS Excel
• C. PowerPoint
• D. Access

In MS Word, which shortcut key increases the font size by one point?

• A. Ctrl + [
• B. Ctrl + ]
• C. Ctrl + Shift + >
• D. Alt + ]

Integrated Circuits (ICs) were used in which generation of computers?

• A. First Generation
• B. Third Generation
• C. Second Generation
• D. Fourth Generation

Which program is used to convert high-level programming code into low-level machine code?

• A. Interpreter
• B. Compiler
• C. Assembler
• D. Loader

AGP (Accelerator Graphics Port) is primarily used for:

• A. Network Connection
• B. Attaching a Graphics Card to the Motherboard
• C. Sound Processing
• D. USB Data Transfer

The purpose of a buffer in computer systems is to:

• A. Store permanent data
• B. Temporarily hold data for CPU processing
• C. Increase storage capacity
• D. Enhance sound quality

A nibble contains how many bits?

• A. 2 Bits
• B. 4 Bits
• C. 6 Bits
• D. 8 Bits

Which key is used to open a new tab in Internet Explorer?

• A. Ctrl+N
• B. Ctrl+T
• C. Ctrl+O
• D. Ctrl+Shift+T

Which shortcut key is used to move to the next page in Word or Excel?

• A. Ctrl+Pg Up
• B. Ctrl+Pg Dn
• C. Ctrl+Shift+Down
• D. Alt+Down Arrow

Which instrument is used to convey information signals from one place to another?

• A. Controller
• B. Transmitter
• C. Thermometer
• D. Oscillator

Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) is a combination of how many binary digits?

• A. 2
• B. 4
• C. 6
• D. 8

What is another name for free software?

• A. Licensed Software
• B. Open Source Software
• C. Proprietary Software
• D. Shareware

LASER stands for:

• A. Light Analysis by Sequential Energy Radiation
• B. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
• C. Linear Amplified Spectrum Energy Radiator
• D. Light and Sound Energy Reflection

Which of the following is NOT included in the MS Office package?

• A. MS Word
• B. MS Excel
• C. MS Photo Editor
• D. MS PowerPoint

Which shortcut key is used to update a selected field in MS Word?

• A. F5
• B. F9
• C. F7
• D. F3

Thickness of a line in shapes or drawings can be changed in:

• A. Format Tab
• B. Shape Style
• C. Design Tab
• D. Layout Tab

What is the smallest width of a column in MS Excel?

• A. 0.2″
• B. 0.5″
• C. 1.0″
• D. 1.5″

Which of the following is not a part of the Control Panel?

• A. Display
• B. Keyboard
• C. My Documents
• D. Network Settings

1000 million bytes is equal to:

• A. 1 Megabyte
• B. 1 Gigabyte
• C. 1 Kilobyte
• D. 1 Terabyte

The numeric key on a keyboard is a type of:

• A. Primary Key
• B. Secondary Key
• C. Functional Key
• D. Control Key

What do you call a collection of records matching parameters of a query?

• A. Dataset
• B. Dynaset
• C. Table
• D. Fieldset

In which language is a source program written?

• A. Machine Language
• B. High-Level Programming Language
• C. Binary Code
• D. Microcode

Which button is clicked to add up a series of numbers in Excel?

• A. Add Button
• B. AutoSum Button
• C. Calculate Button
• D. Insert Function

When you insert an Excel file into a Word document, the data are:

• A. Embedded
• B. Linked
• C. Copied
• D. Static

A user interface that is easy to use is considered to be:

• A. Technical
• B. Complex
• C. User Friendly
• D. Advanced

When you open a new PowerPoint presentation, which slide layout appears by default?

• A. Blank
• B. Title Slide
• C. Content Slide
• D. Comparison Slide

Which key is used to insert or edit text in a cell in MS Excel?

• A. F1
• B. F2
• C. F4
• D. F3

Which function in Excel returns the remainder of a division?

• A. Div()
• B. MOD()
• C. REM()
• D. QUOT()

Which template provides design concepts, fonts, and color schemes in PowerPoint?

• A. Layout Template
• B. Design Template
• C. Animation Template
• D. Format Template

Which key is used to minimize the Excel worksheet?

• A. Ctrl+F8
• B. Ctrl+F9
• C. Ctrl+F10
• D. Ctrl+F7

Videos, documents, and files can be shared and viewed using:

• A. PowerPoint
• B. WhatsApp
• C. MS Word
• D. Excel

In MS Word, headers and footers are inserted on:

• A. Title Page Only
• B. Every Page
• C. Odd Pages
• D. Even Pages