Computer — All MCQs
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Q3821.In modern, multi-core computer architectures, how are program instructions executed?
Correct Answer: C
Modern computing supports parallel execution across multiple processor cores alongside sequential execution for step-by-step logic.
Q3822.In PowerPoint, what happens if a user selects both slide 1 and slide 2, and then clicks the 'New Slide' button?
Correct Answer: C
PowerPoint inserts the new slide immediately after the active selection. Since the second slide is the end of the selection, the new slide becomes slide 3.
Q3823.When creating a table in Microsoft Word, what does a structure specified as '5*2' represent?
Correct Answer: B
In standard Word table design, the dimension notation represents rows by columns (5 rows and 2 columns).
Q3824.Which interactive capabilities can be assigned to an Action Button or graphic object on a slide in PowerPoint?
Correct Answer: D
Action buttons are highly interactive and can trigger slide navigation hyperlinks, execute macros, or play sounds upon click.
Q3825.Which option is NOT available within the standard Task Pane menu in Microsoft PowerPoint?
Correct Answer: C
Word Art is inserted directly as an object from the Insert menu and is not managed through a dedicated sidebar Task Pane.
Q3826.What is the most efficient and recommended view to add, delete, and reorder slides in a PowerPoint presentation?
Correct Answer: B
While Slide Sorter helps view thumbnails, Normal view remains the most standard and practical view to directly edit and insert new slides.
Q3827.A formalized set of rules that governs and coordinates data communication between devices over a network is called a ______?
Correct Answer: D
A network protocol is an established set of rules and formats that defines how devices format, transmit, and receive data.
Q3828.What are the three fundamental components that make up a Microcomputer system?
Correct Answer: A
At a structural level, any microcomputer requires a processing unit (CPU), interface peripherals (I/O), and memory/storage media.
Q3829.What is the primary function of a Macro in Microsoft Excel?
Correct Answer: B
Macros record a sequence of formatting or calculation steps in VBA to allow users to replay them with a single click, automating repetitive tasks.
Q3830.What is the function of the F9 key in Microsoft Word?
Correct Answer: C
F9 in Microsoft Word updates active fields (such as formula cells, cross-references, or table of contents entries). Option D is correct as 'None of these' covers it, or let's specify it as Option C for accuracy.
Q3831.In Microsoft Word, which keyboard shortcut is used to toggle the display of a field code instead of its evaluated result?
Correct Answer: B
Alt + F9 is the shortcut to toggle between displaying the field codes (e.g., { PAGE }) and their actual evaluated values (e.g., 5).
Q3832.What is the action performed by the 'Ctrl + Backspace' keyboard shortcut in most text editors?
Correct Answer: B
Ctrl + Backspace erases the entire word immediately to the left of the cursor, speeding up text editing compared to a single backspace.
Q3833.In Microsoft Excel, which commands or interface options can be used to copy data or formulas?
Correct Answer: D
Excel provides multiple standard methods to copy cell contents, including toolbar buttons, right-click context menus, edit menu items, and keyboard shortcuts.
Q3834.Management Information Systems (MIS) are designed to provide structured data and reports needed for effective decision-making by ______?
Correct Answer: A
MIS compiles operational and transactional data into structured reports to help mid-level and senior managers make informed business and strategic decisions.
Q3835.Which of the following is an enterprise database application rather than antivirus software?
Correct Answer: A
Oracle is a major relational database management system (RDBMS). Avira and Avast are well-known antivirus security applications.
Q3836.What is a critical administrative step required when saving a computer file for the very first time?
Correct Answer: A
Saving a file for the first time opens a dialog box prompting the user to name the file and select its storage path for future retrieval.
Q3837.A computer system that is designed to process both continuous analog signals and discrete digital signals is called a ______ computer.
Correct Answer: A
Hybrid computers combine the logical and numerical speed of digital systems with the continuous modeling capabilities of analog systems.
Q3838.Historically, the etymological origin of the term 'Computer' is derived from which language?
Correct Answer: A
The word 'Computer' comes from the Latin verb 'computare', which means 'to count', 'to calculate', or 'to sum up together'.
Q3839.In database and file systems, the duplication of the exact same data fields across multiple independent files is referred to as _____?
Correct Answer: A
Data redundancy is the unnecessary storage of duplicate data across tables or files, which can waste storage and cause inconsistencies.
Q3840.Which peripheral device historically relied on parallel transmission to receive multiple bits of data simultaneously over an LPT port?
Correct Answer: C
Legacy printers used parallel ports (LPT) to transmit 8 bits of data simultaneously over parallel copper lines to speed up printing.