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