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Introduction to Computers

The document contains a collection of 120 multiple-choice questions and answers related to computers, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. It covers fundamental concepts such as computer components, software types, and key functionalities of Microsoft applications. Additionally, it includes useful tips and shortcuts for efficient use of Word and Excel.

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS (40 CBT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)

1. A computer is an electronic machine that can:

A. Cook food B. Accept data, process it, and produce information C. Only store information
D. Only type documents

Answer: B

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer?

A. Speed B. Reliability C. Tiredness D. Versatility

Answer: C

3. The brain of the computer is known as the:

A. Hard Disk B. CPU C. Monitor D. RAM

Answer: B

4. Which of the following is an input device?

A. Printer B. Speaker C. Keyboard D. Projector

Answer: C

5. Which of these is an output device?

A. Mouse B. Scanner C. Monitor D. Webcam

Answer: C

6. Which memory is temporary and loses its contents when power is turned off?

A. ROM B. RAM C. Hard Disk D. DVD

Answer: B

7. ROM stands for:

A. Read Only Memory B. Random Output Memory C. Read Open Memory D. Read Order
Memory

Answer: A

8. Which type of computer is the fastest?

A. Laptop B. Microcomputer C. Supercomputer D. Mainframe

Answer: C
9. Which computer is commonly used in homes and schools?

A. Mainframe B. Supercomputer C. Microcomputer D. Mini Computer

Answer: C

10. Which stage comes immediately after input in computer processing?

A. Output B. Processing C. Printing D. Storage

Answer: B

11. The full meaning of CPU is:

A. Central Program Unit B. Central Processing Unit C. Computer Processing Unit D. Central
Printing Unit

Answer: B

12. Which of the following stores data permanently?

A. RAM B. Hard Disk C. Cache Memory D. CPU

Answer: B

13. Which of the following is NOT an input device?

A. Joystick B. Scanner C. Keyboard D. Printer

Answer: D

14. Which device converts soft copy to hard copy?

A. Scanner B. Printer C. Monitor D. Mouse

Answer: B

15. Which storage device connects through a USB port?

A. Flash Drive B. Floppy Disk C. CD-ROM D. DVD

Answer: A

16. RAM is also known as:

A. Permanent Memory B. Secondary Memory C. Volatile Memory D. Optical Memory

Answer: C

17. Which memory contains the startup instructions of a computer?


A. RAM B. ROM C. Cache D. Flash Memory

Answer: B

18. Which of the following is NOT computer hardware?

A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Microsoft Word D. Monitor

Answer: C

19. Hardware refers to:

A. Computer programs B. Physical components of a computer C. Internet connection D.


Operating system

Answer: B

20. Software is:

A. The monitor B. Physical equipment C. A set of programs that tells the computer what to
do D. The CPU

Answer: C

21. Which software helps users perform specific tasks?

A. System Software B. Application Software C. Utility Software D. Firmware

Answer: B

22. Which of these is an example of application software?

A. Windows B. Linux C. Microsoft Word D. BIOS

Answer: C

23. Which software manages the hardware resources of a computer?

A. Spreadsheet B. Operating System C. Presentation Software D. Browser

Answer: B

24. Which of these is an operating system?

A. Microsoft Excel B. Microsoft Word C. Windows D. CorelDRAW

Answer: C

25. Which operating system is free and similar to Unix?

A. Windows B. DOS C. Linux D. Excel


Answer: C

26. Which of these is NOT an operating system?

A. Windows B. Linux C. Unix D. Microsoft Word

Answer: D

27. Which computer component connects all other hardware together?

A. Motherboard B. CPU C. RAM D. Monitor

Answer: A

28. Which expansion card improves graphics quality?

A. Sound Card B. Video Card C. Network Card D. USB Card

Answer: B

29. Which card enables computers to connect to a network?

A. Sound Card B. Video Card C. Network Interface Card D. RAM

Answer: C

30. Which port is commonly used for flash drives?

A. VGA B. HDMI C. USB D. PS/2

Answer: C

31. Which device is used to capture printed documents into a computer?

A. Printer B. Scanner C. Speaker D. Projector

Answer: B

32. Which input device is commonly used for video calls?

A. Webcam B. Speaker C. Printer D. Plotter

Answer: A

33. Which device converts voice into digital signals?

A. Scanner B. Microphone C. Monitor D. Speaker

Answer: B

34. Which printer is known for producing high-quality and fast prints?
A. Dot Matrix Printer B. Inkjet Printer C. Laser Printer D. Daisy Wheel Printer

Answer: C

35. Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

A. RAM B. ROM C. Hard Disk D. CPU Register

Answer: C

36. Which of these is an advantage of computers?

A. They become tired after long use. B. They always think like humans. C. They process data
quickly and accurately. D. They work without electricity.

Answer: C

37. Which of these is NOT a benefit of computers to organizations?

A. Faster processing of transactions B. Better information management C. Increased human


errors D. Better cost control

Answer: C

38. Which of the following best describes diligence in a computer?

A. It gets tired easily. B. It can work continuously without fatigue. C. It refuses difficult
tasks. D. It can think independently.

Answer: B

39. The four major functions of a computer are:

A. Scan, Type, Save, Print B. Input, Process, Store, Output C. Open, Save, Close, Exit D.
Read, Write, Draw, Delete

Answer: B

40. Which statement about computers is correct?

A. Computers can replace human intelligence completely. B. Computers can process millions
of instructions per second but depend on instructions given by users. C. Computers can make
decisions without programs. D. Computers cannot store large amounts of information.

Answer: B

Addendum Tips
Memorize these—they are very likely to appear in your CBT:

CPU = Central Processing Unit (Brain of the computer)

RAM = Temporary/Volatile Memory

ROM = Permanent Memory

Hardware = Physical parts of a computer

Software = Programs that instruct the computer

Input → Process → Store → Output = Basic computer operations

MS Word = Word Processing

MS Excel = Spreadsheet

MS PowerPoint = Presentation

Windows, Linux, Unix = Operating Systems

Supercomputer = Fastest type of computer

Microcomputer = Commonly used in homes, schools, and offices

MICROSOFT WORD (40 CBT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)

1. Microsoft Word is primarily used for:

A. Data analysis B. Word processing C. Creating databases D. Browsing the Internet

Answer: B

2. A file created in Microsoft Word is called a:

A. Workbook B. Presentation C. Document D. Database

Answer: C

3. The default file extension for Microsoft Word 2007 and later is:

A. .doc B. .xlsx C. .docx D. .pptx

Answer: C

4. Which shortcut key saves a document?

A. Ctrl + P B. Ctrl + S C. Ctrl + C D. Ctrl + X


Answer: B

5. Which shortcut key opens an existing document?

A. Ctrl + O B. Ctrl + N C. Ctrl + A D. Ctrl + F

Answer: A

6. Which shortcut key creates a new document?

A. Ctrl + N B. Ctrl + O C. Ctrl + P D. Ctrl + B

Answer: A

7. Which shortcut key prints a document?

A. Ctrl + P B. Ctrl + T C. Ctrl + W D. Ctrl + L

Answer: A

8. Which shortcut key closes the current document?

A. Ctrl + F4 B. Ctrl + A C. Ctrl + D D. Ctrl + E

Answer: A

9. The blinking vertical line where text appears is called:

A. Pointer B. Cursor C. Ribbon D. Margin

Answer: B

10. Which key moves the cursor to the beginning of a line?

A. End B. Home C. Insert D. Delete

Answer: B

11. Which key moves the cursor to the end of a line?

A. Home B. End C. Esc D. Shift

Answer: B

12. Ctrl + Home moves the cursor to:

A. End of document B. Beginning of document C. Middle of document D. Next page

Answer: B

13. Ctrl + End moves the cursor to:


A. Beginning of page B. End of document C. Top of screen D. Next paragraph

Answer: B

14. Which key deletes a character to the left of the cursor?

A. Delete B. Backspace C. Enter D. Shift

Answer: B

15. Which key deletes a character to the right of the cursor?

A. Delete B. Backspace C. Ctrl D. Esc

Answer: A

16. Which shortcut selects the entire document?

A. Ctrl + S B. Ctrl + A C. Ctrl + O D. Ctrl + H

Answer: B

17. Which shortcut copies selected text?

A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + V C. Ctrl + C D. Ctrl + Z

Answer: C

18. Which shortcut cuts selected text?

A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + C C. Ctrl + V D. Ctrl + P

Answer: A

19. Which shortcut pastes copied text?

A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + V C. Ctrl + C D. Ctrl + S

Answer: B

20. Which shortcut undoes the last action?

A. Ctrl + Y B. Ctrl + U C. Ctrl + Z D. Ctrl + D

Answer: C

21. Which shortcut redoes an undone action?

A. Ctrl + R B. Ctrl + Y C. Ctrl + E D. Ctrl + Q

Answer: B
22. Which tab contains commands for changing font style and size?

A. Insert B. Home C. Review D. View

Answer: B

23. Which tab is used to insert pictures and tables?

A. Home B. Review C. Insert D. Mailings

Answer: C

24. Which tab is used to change page orientation and margins?

A. Home B. Page Layout C. View D. References

Answer: B

25. Which view is the default in Microsoft Word?

A. Web Layout B. Draft C. Print Layout D. Outline

Answer: C

26. Which view displays the document like a printed page?

A. Draft B. Print Layout C. Outline D. Reading Mode

Answer: B

27. Which view is best for reading documents like a book?

A. Print Layout B. Full Screen Reading C. Draft D. Outline

Answer: B

28. Double-clicking a word selects:

A. A sentence B. A paragraph C. A word D. The whole document

Answer: C

29. Triple-clicking inside a paragraph selects:

A. One word B. One sentence C. The entire paragraph D. The page

Answer: C

30. Which feature checks spelling mistakes?

A. AutoSave B. Spell Check C. Clipboard D. Print Preview


Answer: B

31. Which feature stores copied or cut items temporarily?

A. Folder B. Clipboard C. Taskbar D. Explorer

Answer: B

32. Microsoft Office Clipboard can store up to:

A. 10 items B. 15 items C. 24 items D. 50 items

Answer: C

33. Which command allows you to see how formatting looks before applying it?

A. ScreenTip B. Live Preview C. Print Preview D. AutoFormat

Answer: B

34. Which toolbar contains Save, Undo and Redo?

A. Drawing Toolbar B. Quick Access Toolbar C. Formatting Toolbar D. Status Bar

Answer: B

35. The Office Button is mainly used for:

A. Typing B. File commands like Open, Save and Print C. Drawing D. Formatting

Answer: B

36. Which key inserts a new line or paragraph?

A. Shift B. Ctrl C. Enter D. Esc

Answer: C

37. Which shortcut makes selected text bold?

A. Ctrl + I B. Ctrl + U C. Ctrl + B D. Ctrl + L

Answer: C

38. Which shortcut italicizes selected text?

A. Ctrl + B B. Ctrl + I C. Ctrl + U D. Ctrl + T

Answer: B

39. Which shortcut underlines selected text?


A. Ctrl + B B. Ctrl + U C. Ctrl + I D. Ctrl + A

Answer: B

40. Microsoft Word is best described as:

A. A spreadsheet application B. A presentation package C. A word processing application D.


A database application

Answer: C

Addendum Tips

Ctrl + S = Save

Ctrl + C = Copy

Ctrl + X = Cut

Ctrl + V = Paste

Ctrl + Z = Undo

Ctrl + Y = Redo

Ctrl + A = Select All

Ctrl + B = Bold

Ctrl + I = Italic

Ctrl + U = Underline

Ctrl + P = Print

Ctrl + O = Open

Ctrl + N = New Document

Ctrl + Home = Beginning of document

Ctrl + End = End of document

Default Word extension = .docx

Word file = Document


MICROSOFT EXCEL (40 CBT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)

1. Microsoft Excel is primarily used for:

A. Word processing B. Creating presentations C. Spreadsheet calculations D. Browsing the


Internet

Answer: C

2. An Excel file is called a:

A. Document B. Workbook C. Presentation D. Database

Answer: B

3. A workbook is made up of:

A. Slides B. Worksheets C. Documents D. Pages

Answer: B

4. The default file extension for Excel 2007 and later is:

A. .docx B. .xlsx C. .pptx D. .xlsm

Answer: B

5. The intersection of a row and a column is called a:

A. Table B. Cell C. Box D. Sheet

Answer: B

6. Rows in Excel are identified by:

A. Letters B. Numbers C. Symbols D. Colours

Answer: B

7. Columns in Excel are identified by:

A. Letters B. Numbers C. Roman numerals D. Shapes

Answer: A

8. The active cell is:

A. A hidden cell B. The currently selected cell C. The last cell D. A merged cell

Answer: B
9. Cell A1 is located at:

A. Column A, Row 1 B. Row A, Column 1 C. Column 1, Row A D. Sheet A

Answer: A

10. Which symbol must every formula begin with?

A. + B. = C. @ D. #

Answer: B

11. Which formula adds the values in cells A1 to A10?

A. =ADD(A1:A10) B. =SUM(A1:A10) C. =TOTAL(A1:A10) D. =PLUS(A1:A10)

Answer: B

12. Which function calculates the average?

A. =SUM() B. =AVG() C. =AVERAGE() D. =MEAN()

Answer: C

13. Which function returns the largest value?

A. =HIGH() B. =LARGE() C. =MAX() D. =TOP()

Answer: C

14. Which function returns the smallest value?

A. =LOW() B. =MIN() C. =SMALL() D. =LESS()

Answer: B

15. Which function counts cells containing numbers?

A. =COUNT() B. =NUMBER() C. =TOTAL() D. =COUNTA()

Answer: A

16. Which shortcut saves a workbook?

A. Ctrl + O B. Ctrl + P C. Ctrl + S D. Ctrl + A

Answer: C

17. Which shortcut creates a new workbook?

A. Ctrl + N B. Ctrl + W C. Ctrl + B D. Ctrl + E


Answer: A

18. Which shortcut opens an existing workbook?

A. Ctrl + F B. Ctrl + O C. Ctrl + H D. Ctrl + T

Answer: B

19. Which shortcut prints a workbook?

A. Ctrl + S B. Ctrl + P C. Ctrl + Q D. Ctrl + M

Answer: B

20. Which shortcut copies selected cells?

A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + C C. Ctrl + V D. Ctrl + Z

Answer: B

21. Which shortcut cuts selected cells?

A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + C C. Ctrl + V D. Ctrl + Y

Answer: A

22. Which shortcut pastes copied cells?

A. Ctrl + P B. Ctrl + V C. Ctrl + S D. Ctrl + L

Answer: B

23. Which shortcut undoes the last action?

A. Ctrl + Y B. Ctrl + U C. Ctrl + Z D. Ctrl + D

Answer: C

24. Which shortcut redoes the last undone action?

A. Ctrl + R B. Ctrl + Y C. Ctrl + F D. Ctrl + G

Answer: B

25. Which tab contains commands for formatting cells?

A. Home B. View C. Data D. Review

Answer: A

26. Which tab is used to create charts?


A. Home B. Insert C. Data D. Review

Answer: B

27. Which tab contains the Sort and Filter commands?

A. Home B. Data C. Page Layout D. View

Answer: B

28. A chart is used to:

A. Delete data B. Represent data graphically C. Print worksheets D. Create formulas

Answer: B

29. Which chart is best for showing trends over time?

A. Pie Chart B. Line Chart C. Bar Chart D. Area Chart

Answer: B

30. Which chart is best for showing parts of a whole?

A. Pie Chart B. Line Chart C. Scatter Chart D. Column Chart

Answer: A

31. Which feature arranges data alphabetically or numerically?

A. Filter B. Sort C. Freeze D. Merge

Answer: B

32. Which feature displays only records that meet certain conditions?

A. Sort B. Filter C. Wrap Text D. Merge Cells

Answer: B

33. Which button is used to merge selected cells into one?

A. Merge & Center B. Wrap Text C. Fill Color D. Borders

Answer: A

34. Which feature displays long text on multiple lines within the same cell?

A. Merge B. Wrap Text C. AutoSum D. Format Painter

Answer: B
35. Which command automatically inserts the SUM function?

A. AutoFill B. AutoCorrect C. AutoSum D. AutoFit

Answer: C

36. Which Excel feature copies a pattern automatically?

A. AutoFill B. AutoSave C. AutoCorrect D. AutoFormat

Answer: A

37. Which key is used to edit the contents of the active cell?

A. F1 B. F2 C. F5 D. F10

Answer: B

38. Which symbol is used for multiplication in Excel formulas?

A. × B. * C. % D. #

Answer: B

39. Which of the following is a valid Excel formula?

A. SUM(A1:A10) B. =SUM(A1:A10) C. +SUM D. A1+A2

Answer: B

40. Microsoft Excel is best described as:

A. A presentation package B. A spreadsheet application C. A database application D. A


graphics package

Answer: B

Addendum Tips

Workbook = Collection of worksheets

Worksheet = A spreadsheet page

Row = Numbers

Column = Letters
Cell = Intersection of row and column

Formula begins with =

SUM() = Addition

AVERAGE() = Mean

MAX() = Largest value

MIN() = Smallest value

COUNT() = Counts numeric cells

Ctrl + S = Save

Ctrl + C = Copy

Ctrl + X = Cut

Ctrl + V = Paste

Ctrl + Z = Undo

Ctrl + Y = Redo

F2 = Edit active cell

Pie Chart = Parts of a whole

Line Chart = Trends over time

Bar/Column Chart = Comparisons


MICROSOFT POWERPOINT (40 CBT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)

1. Microsoft PowerPoint is mainly used for:

A. Word processing B. Spreadsheet calculations C. Creating presentations D. Database


management

Answer: C

2. A PowerPoint file is called a:

A. Workbook B. Document C. Presentation D. Database

Answer: C

3. The default file extension for PowerPoint 2007 and later is:

A. .docx B. .xlsx C. .pptx D. .pps

Answer: C

4. A presentation is made up of:

A. Worksheets B. Slides C. Pages D. Cells

Answer: B

5. Which tab is used to insert pictures into a presentation?

A. Home B. Insert C. Review D. Slide Show

Answer: B

6. Which tab is used to start a slide show?

A. View B. Home C. Slide Show D. Design

Answer: C

7. Which shortcut key creates a new presentation?

A. Ctrl + N B. Ctrl + O C. Ctrl + P D. Ctrl + W

Answer: A

8. Which shortcut key saves a presentation?

A. Ctrl + O B. Ctrl + S C. Ctrl + P D. Ctrl + A


Answer: B

9. Which shortcut key opens an existing presentation?

A. Ctrl + O B. Ctrl + N C. Ctrl + C D. Ctrl + V

Answer: A

10. Which shortcut key prints a presentation?

A. Ctrl + P B. Ctrl + L C. Ctrl + D D. Ctrl + E

Answer: A

11. Which shortcut key copies selected objects?

A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + V C. Ctrl + C D. Ctrl + Z

Answer: C

12. Which shortcut key cuts selected objects?

A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + C C. Ctrl + P D. Ctrl + S

Answer: A

13. Which shortcut key pastes copied objects?

A. Ctrl + A B. Ctrl + V C. Ctrl + Z D. Ctrl + Y

Answer: B

14. Which shortcut key undoes the last action?

A. Ctrl + Y B. Ctrl + U C. Ctrl + Z D. Ctrl + P

Answer: C

15. Which shortcut key redoes the last undone action?

A. Ctrl + R B. Ctrl + Y C. Ctrl + H D. Ctrl + D

Answer: B

16. Which key starts the Slide Show from the beginning?

A. F2 B. F5 C. F8 D. F10

Answer: B

17. Which key starts the Slide Show from the current slide?
A. Shift + F5 B. Ctrl + F5 C. Alt + F5 D. F4

Answer: A

18. Which key ends a Slide Show?

A. Delete B. Esc C. Enter D. Backspace

Answer: B

19. Which tab is used to change the appearance of slides?

A. Design B. Review C. Insert D. Home

Answer: A

20. A Theme in PowerPoint is used to:

A. Delete slides B. Apply a consistent design C. Print slides D. Insert videos

Answer: B

21. Which tab contains commands for changing fonts and paragraphs?

A. Home B. Insert C. Review D. View

Answer: A

22. Which feature adds movement to objects on a slide?

A. Animation B. Transition C. Hyperlink D. Template

Answer: A

23. Which feature adds effects when moving from one slide to another?

A. Animation B. Transition C. Zoom D. Clipboard

Answer: B

24. Which view displays miniature versions of all slides?

A. Reading View B. Slide Sorter View C. Notes View D. Normal View

Answer: B

25. Which view is mainly used for creating and editing slides?

A. Normal View B. Outline View C. Slide Show View D. Notes Page View

Answer: A
26. Which option is used to insert a new slide?

A. New Slide B. New Page C. New Worksheet D. Add Sheet

Answer: A

27. Which object can NOT be inserted into PowerPoint?

A. Pictures B. Charts C. Videos D. Operating System

Answer: D

28. Which tab is used to insert SmartArt?

A. Review B. Design C. Insert D. View

Answer: C

29. Which feature allows you to add speaker notes?

A. Notes Pane B. Status Bar C. Ribbon D. Clipboard

Answer: A

30. Which button is used to begin presenting to an audience?

A. Slide Show B. Review C. Design D. Insert

Answer: A

31. Which feature allows movement between slides using clickable text or objects?

A. Animation B. Hyperlink C. Transition D. Format Painter

Answer: B

32. Which of these is an example of multimedia used in PowerPoint?

A. Audio B. Video C. Pictures D. All of the above

Answer: D

33. Which menu contains the command to insert audio?

A. Home B. Review C. Insert D. Design

Answer: C

34. Which key advances to the next slide during a presentation?

A. Enter B. Spacebar C. Right Arrow D. All of the above


Answer: D

35. Which key returns to the previous slide during a presentation?

A. Left Arrow B. Backspace C. Page Up D. All of the above

Answer: D

36. Which of these is NOT a PowerPoint view?

A. Slide Sorter B. Normal C. Formula View D. Reading View

Answer: C

37. Which ribbon tab contains spelling tools?

A. Home B. Insert C. Review D. Slide Show

Answer: C

38. Which feature is used to duplicate an existing slide?

A. Duplicate Slide B. Copy Slide C. Repeat Slide D. Clone Page

Answer: A

39. Which PowerPoint feature helps maintain the same design throughout a presentation?

A. Theme B. Formula C. Worksheet D. Mail Merge

Answer: A

40. Microsoft PowerPoint is best described as:

A. A spreadsheet application B. A presentation application C. A database application D. A


word processing application

Answer: B

Addendum Tips

Presentation = Collection of slides

Slide = One page of a presentation


Default extension = .pptx

Ctrl + N = New Presentation

Ctrl + S = Save

Ctrl + O = Open

Ctrl + P = Print

Ctrl + C = Copy

Ctrl + X = Cut

Ctrl + V = Paste

Ctrl + Z = Undo

Ctrl + Y = Redo

F5 = Start Slide Show from the beginning

Shift + F5 = Start from the current slide

Esc = End Slide Show

Animation = Effects applied to objects

Transition = Effects between slides

Design Tab = Themes and slide design

Insert Tab = Pictures, videos, audio, SmartArt, charts

Slide Sorter View = Displays all slides as thumbnails

Normal View = Main editing view


INTERNET (40 CBT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)

1. The Internet is:

A. A type of computer B. A worldwide network of computers C. A software package D. A


programming language

Answer: B

2. WWW stands for:

A. World Wide Web B. World Web Window C. Web World Wide D. Wide World Website

Answer: A

3. Which of the following is used to access websites?

A. Browser B. Scanner C. Printer D. Monitor

Answer: A

4. Which of the following is a web browser?

A. Microsoft Word B. Google Chrome C. Microsoft Excel D. PowerPoint

Answer: B

5. Which of these is NOT a web browser?

A. Mozilla Firefox B. Microsoft Edge C. Google Chrome D. Microsoft Word

Answer: D

6. Which browser was formerly known as Internet Explorer's replacement?

A. Microsoft Edge B. Opera C. Safari D. Chrome

Answer: A

7. A website is identified by its:

A. URL B. CPU C. RAM D. BIOS

Answer: A

8. URL stands for:

A. Uniform Resource Locator B. Universal Read Link C. Uniform Read Location D.


Universal Resource Link

Answer: A
9. HTTP stands for:

A. HyperText Transfer Protocol B. High Transfer Text Program C. Hyper Transfer Text
Process D. Hyper Tool Transfer Protocol

Answer: A

10. HTTPS is more secure than HTTP because it:

A. Is faster B. Encrypts data C. Uses less data D. Opens more websites

Answer: B

11. Google is primarily a:

A. Spreadsheet B. Search Engine C. Browser D. Database

Answer: B

12. Which of the following is a search engine?

A. Bing B. Yahoo C. Google D. All of the above

Answer: D

13. Email stands for:

A. Electronic Mail B. Easy Mail C. Express Mail D. Electronic Message

Answer: A

14. Which symbol is compulsory in every email address?

A. # B. & C. @ D. %

Answer: C

15. Which of these is a valid email address?

A. john@[Link] B. [Link] C. @[Link] D. gmail@john

Answer: A

16. Which folder stores received emails?

A. Sent B. Inbox C. Draft D. Trash

Answer: B

17. Which folder stores emails you have sent?


A. Inbox B. Drafts C. Sent D. Spam

Answer: C

18. Which folder stores deleted emails?

A. Trash B. Inbox C. Draft D. Outbox

Answer: A

19. Which folder stores unfinished emails?

A. Spam B. Drafts C. Inbox D. Sent

Answer: B

20. Which key is commonly used to refresh a web page?

A. F1 B. F2 C. F5 D. F10

Answer: C

21. Which company owns the Chrome browser?

A. Microsoft B. Apple C. Google D. Mozilla

Answer: C

22. Which company develops Firefox?

A. Mozilla B. Microsoft C. Google D. Apple

Answer: A

23. Which browser is developed by Apple?

A. Chrome B. Safari C. Opera D. Edge

Answer: B

24. Which browser is developed by Opera Software?

A. Firefox B. Opera C. Edge D. Chrome

Answer: B

25. Which Internet service allows real-time conversation?

A. Chat B. Spreadsheet C. Word Processing D. Printing

Answer: A
26. Downloading means:

A. Sending files from your computer to the Internet B. Receiving files from the Internet to
your device C. Printing documents D. Deleting files

Answer: B

27. Uploading means:

A. Receiving files from the Internet B. Sending files from your device to the Internet C.
Saving files D. Editing files

Answer: B

28. Which of the following is used to find information on the Internet?

A. Search Engine B. Spreadsheet C. Database D. Printer

Answer: A

29. Which of these is NOT a search engine?

A. Google B. Bing C. Yahoo D. Microsoft Word

Answer: D

30. Which of these is a social networking platform?

A. Facebook B. Instagram C. X (formerly Twitter) D. All of the above

Answer: D

31. Which of the following helps protect your online accounts?

A. Weak passwords B. Sharing passwords C. Strong passwords D. Using the same password
everywhere

Answer: C

32. Which software protects a computer from viruses?

A. Antivirus B. Calculator C. Paint D. WordPad

Answer: A

33. Which of these is an example of cloud storage?

A. Google Drive B. OneDrive C. Dropbox D. All of the above

Answer: D
34. Which device is required to connect a computer to the Internet?

A. Modem B. Router C. Network Adapter D. Any of the above

Answer: D

35. Which protocol is commonly used to send emails?

A. SMTP B. HTTP C. FTP D. TCP

Answer: A

36. Which protocol is commonly used to receive emails?

A. POP3/IMAP B. SMTP C. HTTP D. FTP

Answer: A

37. Spam refers to:

A. Important emails B. Unwanted or junk emails C. Saved emails D. Draft emails

Answer: B

38. Which of the following is an advantage of the Internet?

A. Fast communication B. Online learning C. Access to information D. All of the above

Answer: D

39. Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Internet?

A. Cybercrime B. Malware C. Identity theft D. All of the above

Answer: D

40. The Internet is best described as:

A. A single computer B. A worldwide network connecting millions of computers for


communication and information sharing C. A word processor D. A database program

Answer: B

Addendum Tips

These facts are frequently tested

Computer → Accepts Input → Processing → Storage → Output


Word → Word Processing (.docx)

Excel → Spreadsheet (.xlsx)

PowerPoint → Presentation (.pptx)

Internet → Worldwide network of computers

WWW = World Wide Web

URL = Uniform Resource Locator

HTTP = HyperText Transfer Protocol

HTTPS = Secure version of HTTP

Browser = Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari

Search Engines = Google, Bing, Yahoo

Email = Electronic Mail

@ = Required in every email address

Inbox = Received mails

Sent = Sent mails

Drafts = Unfinished mails

Trash = Deleted mails

F5 = Refresh a web page

Download = Internet → Device

Upload = Device → Internet

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