Computer — All MCQs

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Q1541.Which programming languages are classified as low level languages?

Easy
A Assembly languages
B BASIC, COBOL, Fortran
C C, C++
D None of these
Computer Terminology PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Assembly language is classified as a low-level programming language because it is very close to machine language, using mnemonics instead of binary codes.

Q1542.Which shortcut key is used to restart the computer?

Easy
A Ctrl + F4
B Ctrl + Alt + Delete
C Alt + F6
D None of above
MS Word Shortcut Keys PPSC

Correct Answer: B

The three-key combination Ctrl + Alt + Delete is the classic Windows shortcut to open security options or restart the system.

Q1543.Which of the following is not software?

Easy
A Operating System
B Keyboard
C Drivers
D Word Processor
Computer Terminology PPSC

Correct Answer: B

A keyboard is a physical hardware input device, whereas Operating Systems, Drivers, and Word Processors are software programs.

Q1544.How much data can a single layer, single sided DVD can store?

Easy
A 34.7 GB
B 24.7 GB
C 4.7 GB
D 14.7 GB
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: C

A standard single-sided, single-layer DVD has a data storage capacity of exactly 4.7 Gigabytes (GB).

Q1545.Select an option of a user interface that is more user-friendly than the other provided options?

Easy
A GUI
B MS DOS
C Apple DOS
D None of these
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: A

GUI (Graphical User Interface) is much more user-friendly than command-line systems because it relies on visual indicators, icons, and mouse actions.

Q1546.Which provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously?

Easy
A Multi-computing
B Multi-processing
C Multi-tasking
D None of these
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Multi-tasking is the capability of an operating system to execute multiple tasks concurrently by managing CPU cycles and memory spaces.

Q1547.The files deleted from the computer are stored in _____?

Easy
A Recycle bin
B Hard disk
C Both A and B
D None of these
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

In the Windows operating system, deleted files are temporarily stored in the Recycle Bin from where they can be restored or emptied permanently.

Q1548.Which sign is used to create an absolute cell reference in MS Excel?

Easy
A @
B =
C $
D %
MS Excel PPSC

Correct Answer: C

The dollar sign ($) is prepended to column letters and row numbers (e.g., $A$1) to create absolute cell references in MS Excel formulas.

Q1549.A vacuum tube is also known as electronic valve because?

Easy
A It conducts only in one direction
B It is number of electrodes
C It carries electrons
D None of these
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Diode-type vacuum tubes are called electronic valves because they act like non-return valves, letting electric current flow in only one direction.

Q1550.What is the function of a web browser?

Easy
A Manage operating system updates
B View and interact with web content
C Encrypt system files
D None of these
Internet & Web PPSC

Correct Answer: B

A web browser is a software application designed to retrieve, display, and navigate information resources on the World Wide Web.

Q1551.How do you change column width to fit the contents?

Easy
A Double-click the boundary to the right of the column heading
B Single-click to the boundary to the left of the column heading
C Press ALT and single-click anywhere in the column
D None of these
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Double-clicking the column header divider boundary automatically adjusts that column's width to match its longest cell entry (AutoFit).

Q1552.Which formula is used to calculate the sum of cells A1 through A10 in a spreadsheet?

Easy
A
B
C
D None of these
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The formula =SUM(A1:A10) uses the built-in SUM function and a colon (:) range separator to calculate the sum of cells A1 through A10.

Q1553.Charles Babbage computer was called?

Easy
A Abacus
B Super Computer
C Analytical Engine
D Processing Machine
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Charles Babbage, commonly known as the 'Father of the Computer', designed a mechanical mechanical concept called the Analytical Engine in the 19th century.

Q1554.A computer program that translates one program instructions at a time into machine language is called?

Easy
A Interpreter
B Compiler
C CPU
D None of these
Computer Terminology PPSC

Correct Answer: A

An interpreter translates and executes a high-level program's instructions line-by-line, as opposed to a compiler which translates the entire script at once.

Q1555.The thin black cross-shaped pointer in MS Excel is used to _____?

Easy
A Move a group of cells
B Highlight duplicate cells
C Complete lists and fill patterns
D None of these
MS Excel PPSC

Correct Answer: C

The small black cross cursor (the Fill Handle pointer) at the bottom-right corner of a cell is used to copy formulas or extend data patterns automatically.

Q1556.Which is used for arranging data in ascending/descending order in MS Excel?

Easy
A Data, order
B Data, sort
C Data, all
D None of these
MS Excel PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Under the Data menu tab in MS Excel, the 'Sort' command is used to quickly organize selected text or numeric rows in ascending or descending order.

Q1557.In MS Excel formula and function start with ____?

Easy
A +
B -
C =
D [
MS Excel PPSC

Correct Answer: C

In MS Excel, all user-defined formulas and built-in functions must begin with an equal sign (=) to signal that a calculation is required.

Q1558.What is the shortcut key for a manual line break in MS Word?

Easy
A Shift + Enter
B Space + Enter
C Ctrl + Enter
D None of these
MS Word Shortcut Keys PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Pressing Shift + Enter inserts a manual line break (soft return) in MS Word, moving the cursor to the next line without starting a new paragraph.

Q1559.What does 'PDF' stand for?

Easy
A Print Document Format
B Portable Disc Format
C Portable Document Format
D Portable Document Firewall
Computer Security PPSC

Correct Answer: C

PDF stands for Portable Document Format. It was developed by Adobe in 1993 to enable robust document viewing and printing across different platforms.

Q1560.SMS stands for ____?

Easy
A Send Message
B Short Message Service
C Small Message Send
D None of these
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: B

SMS stands for Short Message Service, a standardized cellular communication protocol used to transmit brief text messages between mobile devices.