Computer — All MCQs
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Q4301.Which of the following is required to open, retrieve, and view a website on the internet?
Correct Answer: A
A web browser (like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge) is the client software application required to translate web code and display websites.
Q4302.Which tab is NOT available on the left panel when you open a slide presentation in PowerPoint?
Correct Answer: C
In PowerPoint's normal view, the left navigation panel displays Outline and Slides. The Notes field is located as a text section directly below the main slide.
Q4303.Which operation should you perform if you need to relocate a block of text from its original position?
Correct Answer: B
To move text (relocate it), use Cut (Ctrl + X) to delete it from the original location and place it on the clipboard, then Paste (Ctrl + V) to place it in the new location.
Q4304.Where is the numeric keypad (Numeric Pad) located on a standard computer system?
Correct Answer: C
A standard desktop keyboard features a dedicated numeric keypad (num pad) on the right side to allow rapid entry of numbers and arithmetic operations.
Q4305.Which of the following is application software designed to access and view webpages on the World Wide Web?
Correct Answer: A
A web browser is the specific software client application used to request, parse, and display HTML-based web pages from the internet.
Q4306.In Microsoft Excel, which of the following cell entries represents an INCORRECT formula setup because it lacks an initial equal (=) sign?
Correct Answer: D
None of these are correct formula syntaxes. Excel formulas must begin with an equal sign (=). Without it, entries like 'B1*B2' or '10+17' are treated as plain text strings.
Q4307.Adobe Flash is a classic example of which software platform?
Correct Answer: A
Adobe Flash was a widely used multimedia software platform utilized to design interactive graphics, games, vector animations, and online web applications.
Q4308.Mac OS is an example of which of the following software categories?
Correct Answer: A
Mac OS (macOS) is a graphical Unix-based operating system developed by Apple Inc. for Macintosh desktop and laptop computers.
Q4309.In Microsoft Word 2016, which keyboard shortcut can be used to view a 'Print Preview' of the current document?
Correct Answer: B
In MS Word 2016, pressing Alt + Ctrl + P switches the view layout to Print Layout, which displays margins and headers as a print preview.
Q4310.Which specific area in an Excel window allows users to directly enter values, text, and formulas into cells?
Correct Answer: C
The Formula Bar is the input area located above the main worksheet grid, allowing users to enter and edit text, values, or cell formulas.
Q4311.Which process converts digital signals into analog signals to transmit data over traditional communication channels?
Correct Answer: A
Modulation is the technique used to convert digital computer signals into continuous analog waves for transmission over analog lines (such as telephone lines).
Q4312.Which type of signals naturally travel through traditional public switched telephone lines?
Correct Answer: C
Traditional copper landline telephone systems transmit data in the form of continuous, varying electrical analog signals.
Q4313.In both C and C++ programming, which symbol is used to access the actual value stored at a pointer's memory address?
Correct Answer: D
In C/C++, the asterisk (*) acts as the dereference operator. When prefixed to a pointer variable, it retrieves the actual data value stored at that pointer's address.
Q4314.Computer networks are beneficial in organizations because they improve which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Networking devices together enhances overall operations by supporting data redundancy (reliability), centralized protection (security), and rapid transfer rates (performance).
Q4315.In Microsoft Word 2016, the pre-designed 'Cover Page' templates are located under which ribbon tab?
Correct Answer: A
The Cover Page option is situated under the Pages group on the Insert tab, providing professional designs for the starting page of a document.
Q4316.What are typical responsibilities of a professional software project manager?
Correct Answer: D
A software manager oversees project workflows (planning), guides engineering teams (leading), and allocates financial/personnel assets (managing budgets).
Q4317.What is the primary high-speed, volatile short-term memory of a computer called?
Correct Answer: A
Random Access Memory (RAM) acts as the computer's volatile, high-speed short-term memory, holding data and program instructions currently in use by the CPU.
Q4318.The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is classified as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
The BIOS is classified as firmware. It is low-level software permanently embedded on a non-volatile ROM/flash memory chip on the motherboard.
Q4319.How can you select and activate a specific cell in an Excel worksheet?
Correct Answer: D
A cell is activated by clicking it directly, navigating to it using the arrow keys, or pressing the Tab key to move sequentially.
Q4320.In document processing, 'Landscape' and 'Portrait' represent options under which category?
Correct Answer: C
In major word processors and spreadsheets, Portrait and Landscape orientations are found under the Page Setup options on the Page Layout tab.