Computer — All MCQs
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Q4541.The term 'hard copy' is used in computing to describe which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
A hard copy refers to physical, tangible printed output on paper, as opposed to a soft copy viewed on a digital monitor.
Q4542.When installing a new peripheral hardware device, you must also usually install which of the following to make it communicate with the OS?
Correct Answer: C
A device driver is the crucial piece of software that translates the operating system's generic commands into device-specific hardware instructions.
Q4543.The term 'email hacking' is best defined as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Email hacking is a cybercrime that involves gaining unauthorized, illegal access to a person's private email inbox or credentials.
Q4544.What does the networking term 'USL' stand for?
Correct Answer: A
In specific metadata and information networks, USL stands for Universal Source Locator.
Q4545.What is the primary function of a motherboard in a computer?
Correct Answer: B
The motherboard is the main printed circuit board that connects all the essential components of a computer, including the CPU, RAM, and storage drives.
Q4546.In 2023, which company's stock became the first in history to achieve a $3 trillion market capitalization?
Correct Answer: C
In June 2023, Apple Inc. became the first company in the world to reach a market capitalization of $3 trillion.
Q4547.How can you create a header in Microsoft Word?
Correct Answer: B
To create or edit a header in Microsoft Word, navigate to the Insert tab on the Ribbon and select the Header option.
Q4548.Which organization was responsible for bringing 4G high-speed mobile internet to the remote Shimshal Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan?
Correct Answer: B
The Special Communications Organisation (SCO) successfully brought 4G mobile broadband connectivity to the Shimshal Valley in early 2022.
Q4549.Which of the following tasks is NOT typically considered part of the mail merge wizard process?
Correct Answer: C
Editing or updating raw records in the database (the data source) is done separately; the mail merge wizard itself only focuses on connecting, formatting, and generating documents.
Q4550.The vertical space left between the page margin and the start of a paragraph text is called ______?
Correct Answer: A
Indentation is the distance or spacing left between the document margins and the start of the paragraph's text.
Q4551.Which of the following is NOT classified as a standard punctuation mark in English typography?
Correct Answer: A
A hashtag (#) is a metadata tag or symbol used on social networks, not a formal grammatical punctuation mark like a comma, period, or exclamation mark.
Q4552.What is the default line spacing value for a new blank document in modern versions of Microsoft Word?
Correct Answer: B
By default, Microsoft Word applies a line spacing of 1.15 lines to paragraphs to provide better legibility on screens.
Q4553.What is the primary purpose of a 'Proxy Server' in a computer network?
Correct Answer: D
A proxy server acts as an intermediary, routing client requests (like HTTP or TCP/IP) to destination servers while hiding client details.
Q4554.What is the primary purpose of anti-virus utility software?
Correct Answer: A
Anti-virus programs are designed to detect, block, quarantine, and remove malicious software, ransomware, and computer viruses.
Q4555.Which file extension is universally associated with Adobe Acrobat document files?
Correct Answer: B
Adobe Acrobat files are saved in the .pdf (Portable Document Format) standard, which preserves document layout across platforms.
Q4556.In most computing environments, the 'Esc' (Escape) key on the keyboard allows users to ______?
Correct Answer: D
The Escape key (Esc) is used as a universal cancel or exit key to close dialog boxes, drop-down menus, or full-screen modes.
Q4557.From which menu selection on the menu bar can page numbers be inserted into a document?
Correct Answer: D
In standard menu-based word processors, the option to insert page numbers is located under the 'Insert' menu.
Q4558.What is the default name assigned to the very first worksheet when you create a new workbook in MS Excel?
Correct Answer: B
Excel automatically creates the first worksheet with the default, sequential sheet name 'Sheet1'.
Q4559.In Microsoft Excel charts, the vertical axis is referred to as the ______?
Correct Answer: C
Conventionally, Excel charts place category labels on the horizontal X-axis and numerical data ranges on the vertical Y-axis.
Q4560.Which MS Excel utility or feature allows you to quickly fill adjacent columns or rows with a series of sequential data?
Correct Answer: C
The Auto Fill feature (drag-and-drop using the fill handle) automatically populates cells with sequential series, dates, or copied formulas.