Basic computer skills

Total Questions: 50

1 - What are the main functions of a :(Computer basics)

A ) Input ,output, electricity
B ) Typing ,storing ,output
C ) Input, processing, output ✅
D ) Keyboard, mouse, printer

3 - What is the main purpose of the internet:( Internet)

A ) To operate printers
B ) To write documents
C ) To connect and share information ✅
D ) To play games only

4 - Which software is used to crcate presentation:( MS office)

A ) MS word
B ) MS Excel
C ) MS PowerPoint ✅
D ) MS access

5 - What should you do to say safe online:( Online safety)

A ) Share password
B ) Open all links
C ) Use strong passwords ✅
D ) Post personal info

6 - Which one is a correct way to write an email addresses :(Email)

A ) User@email.com ✅
B ) User. Email
C ) User@emailcom
D ) User at email. Com

7 - What is an example of ethical use of technology:( Ethics)

A ) Hacking
B ) Respecting copyrights ✅
C ) Spamming others
D ) Plagiarizing content

8 - What does" www" stand for in a web address:( Web basics)

A ) World wide window
B ) World wide web ✅
C ) Web wide world
D ) Web world wide

10 - Which of the following is required while using the dengue app:( Apps)

A ) Internet and GPS location ✅
B ) Flashlight
C ) WhatsApp
D ) Facebook login

11 - Which is the shortcut to save a document in MS word:( MS word)

A ) Ctrl + C
B ) Ctrl + S ✅
C ) Ctrl + V
D ) Ctrl + X

Explanation:

 Tip for exams/interviews: Always remember

  • Ctrl + N, O, S, P → File operations
  • Ctrl + C, X, V, Z, Y → Editing
  • Ctrl + B, I, U, L, E, R, J → Formatting.

 Most Common MS Word Shortcut Keys

  • Ctrl + N → New Document
  • Ctrl + O → Open Document
  • Ctrl + S → Save Document
  • Ctrl + P → Print Document

     Editing Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + C → Copy
  • Ctrl + X → Cut
  • Ctrl + V → Paste
  • Ctrl + Z → Undo
  • Ctrl + Y → Redo

   Formatting Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + B → Bold
  • Ctrl + I → Italic
  • Ctrl + U → Underline
  • Ctrl + L → Align Left
  • Ctrl + E → Align Center
  • Ctrl + R → Align Right
  • Ctrl + J → Justify

 Navigation & Selection

  • Ctrl + A → Select All
  • Ctrl + F → Find
  • Ctrl + H → Replace
  • Ctrl + Home → Go to beginning of document
  • Ctrl + End → Go to end of document

    Other Important Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + K → Insert Hyperlink
  • Ctrl + W or Ctrl + F4 → Close Document
  • Ctrl + Shift + > → Increase Font Size
  • Ctrl + Shift + < → Decrease Font Size
  • Ctrl + Shift + L → Apply Bullets

13 - What does "CC" stand for in email:( Email)

A ) Carbon copy ✅
B ) Common copy
C ) Computer copy
D ) Confidential copy

14 - Which browser is developed by Google:( Internet)

A ) Firefox
B ) Safari
C ) Chrome ✅
D ) Edge

15 - Which is an example of a strong password :(Security)

A ) 123456
B ) Password
C ) P@ssOrd! ✅
D ) Your name

16 - Which tab is used to add animations in PowerPoint :(MS PowerPoint)

A ) Home
B ) Insert
C ) Design
D ) Animations ✅

17 - What does "LAN" stand for :(Networking)

A ) Local area network ✅
B ) Large area network
C ) Linked area network
D ) Limited access network

18 - What is the file extension of an Excel workbook:( MS Excel)

A ) .docx;
B ) .pptx;
C ) .xlsx; ✅
D ) .pdf;

19 - Which device is used to input data into:( Computer basics)

A ) Monitor
B ) Printer
C ) Speaker
D ) Keyboard ✅

20 - What is punishing?( Online safety)

A ) Type of virus
B ) Fishing online
C ) A game
D ) Fraudulent attempts to steal data ✅

22 - What is the purpose of the "BCC" field in emails :(Email)

A ) Blind Carbon copy (hidden recipients) ✅
B ) Bold carbon copy
C ) Basic carbon copy
D ) Backup carbon copy

24 - How do you change font size in MS word :(MS word)

A ) Ctrl + ship + F
B ) Ctrl + shift + P
C ) Home tab > font size
D ) Both B and C ✅

25 - What does "URL" stand for:

A ) Uniform Resource Locator ✅
B ) Universal Resource Link
C ) United Resource Locator
D ) Uniform Reliable Link

Explanation:
  1. "URL" stands for Uniform Resource Locator
  2.  ✅CPU  stands for Central Processing Unit
  3. CAD stands for Computer Aided Design
  4. RAM" stands for Random Access Memory
  5. FM stands for Frequency Modulation.
  6. AM stands for Amplitude Modulation.
  7. GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit
  8. NAFTA stands for North American Free Trade Agreement
  9. FAT stands for File Allocation Table.
  10. DBMS stands for Database Management System.
  11. JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group.
  12. YAHOO stands for "Yet Another Hierarchically Organized Oracle."
  13. PSTN stands for Public Switched Telephone Network.
  14. ISP stands for Internet Service Provider

26 - Which of these is not an antivirus software :(Security)

A ) Norton
B ) Windows defender
C ) Microsoft word ✅
D ) McAfee

27 - Which you shows slides as thumbnails :(MS PowerPoint)

A ) Normal view
B ) Slide sorter ✅
C ) Reading view
D ) Notes page

28 - What does "Wi-Fi" stand for :(Networking)

A ) Wireless fidelity ✅
B ) Wide fibre
C ) Wired fiber
D ) Wireless fibre

29 - Which function counts the numbers of cells with data :(MS Excel)

A ) SUM()
B ) COUNT() ✅
C ) TOTAL()
D ) ADD()

30 - Which cloud storage service is provided by Microsoft :(Online tools)

A ) Google drive
B ) OneDrive ✅
C ) Dropbox
D ) iCloud

31 - Which device display computer output :(Computer basics)

A ) Keyboard
B ) Mouse
C ) Monitor ✅
D ) CPU

32 - What does the" ctrl + B" shortcut do :(MS word)

A ) Bold text ✅
B ) Italicize text
C ) Underline text
D ) Copy text

33 - Which protocol is used for secure website "HTTPS ":(Internet)

A ) Hypertext transfer protocol secure ✅
B ) Hyper transfer text protocol
C ) High transfer protocol secure
D ) Hyper transfer protocol security

35 - How do you start a slide show :(MS PowerPoint)

A ) F5; ✅
B ) Ctrl +S
C ) Alt + F4
D ) Shift+F5

36 - What is two factor authentication :(Security)

A ) Using two passwords
B ) Verification through two methods ( e g .,password + SMS code)
C ) To step login process
D ) Both B and C ✅

37 - Which chart is best showing trends over time :(MS Excel)

A ) Pie chart
B ) Bar graph
C ) Line graph ✅
D ) Scatter plot

38 - Which type of software is Windows 10:( Computer basics)

A ) Application software
B ) System software ✅
C ) Utility software
D ) Programming software

39 - We should you do if you receive a suspicious email :(Online safety)

A ) Open it
B ) Delete it
C ) Forward it to IT supporter
D ) Both B and C ✅

40 - Which feature check spelling and grammar ?(MS word)

A ) Word count
B ) Track changes
C ) Thesaurus
D ) Spelling and grammar check ✅

42 - What does the" AVERAGE ()"function ?( MS Excel)

A ) Adds numbers
B ) Find the middle number
C ) Calculates the mean ✅
D ) Counts cells

43 - What does "SMTP "stands for:( Email)

A ) Simple mail transfer protocol ✅
B ) Secure mail transfer process
C ) System mail transfer protocol
D ) Standard mail transfer process

44 - How do you insert a new slide :(MS PowerPoint)

A ) Ctrl + S
B ) Ctrl + P
C ) Ctrl + N
D ) Ctrl + M ✅

45 - What is a search engine:( Internet)

A ) A Browser
B ) An email service
C ) A social media platform
D ) A website that finds other websites (e.g.,Google) ✅

46 - What is a strong password practice :(Security)

A ) Using your name
B ) Reusing password
C ) Using special character(@,#,etc) ✅
D ) Writing passwords down

47 - What is the purpose of headers and footers:(MS word)

A ) Add page number dates ✅
B ) Change for styles
C ) Insert images
D ) Create tables

48 - What does "RAM "stand for :

A ) Random Access Memory ✅
B ) Rapid Access Memory
C ) Read Only Memory
D ) Random Active Memory

Explanation:
  1. RAM" stands for Random Access Memory
  2. ROM stands for Read-Only Memory
  3. PROM stands for Programmable Read-Only Memory 
  4. EPROM stands for Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory 
  5. EEPROM stands for  Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory 
  6. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language
  7. TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol
  8. IP stands for Internet Protocol
  9.  ✅MAC stands for Media Access Control 
  10. PDF stands for Portable Document Format
  11. URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator
  12. CRT stands for Cathode Ray Tube
  13. IBM stands for International Business Machines
  14. IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity
  15. CD-ROM stands for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory
  16. MODEM stands for Modulator-Demodulator
  17.  ✅CPU  stands for Central Processing Unit
  18. CAD stands for Computer Aided Design
  19. FM stands for Frequency Modulation.
  20. AM stands for Amplitude Modulation.
  21. GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit
  22. NAFTA stands for North American Free Trade Agreement
  23. FAT stands for File Allocation Table.
  24. DBMS stands for Database Management System.
  25. JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group.
  26. YAHOO stands for "Yet Another Hierarchically Organized Oracle."
  27. PSTN stands for Public Switched Telephone Network.
  28. ISP stands for Internet Service Provider.

49 - Which software is used for video conferencing :(Online tools)

A ) Microsoft teams ✅
B ) Photoshop
C ) Notepad
D ) Calculator

50 - Which function finds the highest value in arrange:( MS Excel)

A ) MAX() ✅
B ) MIN()
C ) TOP()
D ) HIGH ()