PPSC Most Repeated Computer Science mcqs with answers

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    PPSC Most Repeated Computer Science mcqs with answers

    Computer Science mcqs question are usually compiled from basic IT, Word, Excel, powerpoint, Internet usage, hardware, software, etc. This post includes computer science mcqs/ question with answers for Entry Test preparation and FPSC/ PPSC/ NTS/ PTS/ OTS One paper exams.

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    Computer Science mcqs with answers  Pg 1/4

    1     The term ‘Computer’ is derived from ______________

    1. Latin
    2. German
    3. French
    4. Arabic

     

    2     1 Gigabyte is equal to

    1. 1024 bits
    2. 1000 megabytes
    3. 1024 kilobytes
    4. 1024 megabytes

     

    3     WAN stands for ______________ ?

    1. Wap Area Network
    2. Wide Area Network
    3. Wide Array Net
    4. Wireless Area Network

     

    4     You can organize files by storing them in _____________ ?

    1. archives
    2. folders
    3. indexes
    4. lists

     

    5     Junk e-mail is also called

    1. spam
    2. spoof
    3. sniffer script
    4. spool

     

    6     What characteristic of read-only memory (ROM) makes it useful

    1. ROM information can be easily updated.
    2. Data in ROM is non- volatile, that is, it remains there even without electrical power.
    3. ROM provides very large amounts of inexpensive data storage.
    4. ROM chips are easily swapped between different brands of computers.

     

    7     IBM 1401 is

    1. First Generation Computer
    2. Second Generation Computer
    3. Third Generation Computer

    D . Fourth Generation Computer

     

    8     Who invented the high level language “C”

    1. Dennis M. Ritchie
    2. Niklaus Writh
    3. Seymour Papert
    4. Donald Kunth

     

    9     A fault in a computer program which prevents it from working correctly is known as

    1. Boot
    2. Bug
    3. Biff
    4. Strap

     

    10    1 Byte =

    1. 8 bits
    2. 4 bits
    3. 2 bits
    4. 9 bits

     

    11    The term ________ designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality.

    1. digital device
    2. system add- on
    3. disk pack
    4. peripheral device

     

    12    What is the other name for programmed chip?

    1. RAM
    2. ROM
    3. LSIC
    4. PROM

     

    13                            Store data or information temporarily and pass it on as directed by the control unit?

    1. Address
    2. Register
    3. Number
    4. Memory

     

    14    When creating a computer program, the ____________ designs the structure of the program?

    1. End user
    2. System Analyst
    3. Programmer
    4. All of the above

     

    15    The most common type of storage devices are

    1. magnetic storage
    2. Flash memory
    3. optical
    4. Both A & B

    16    A computer system that is old and perhaps not satisfactory is referred to as a(n)

    1. Ancient system
    2. Historical system
    3. Age old system
    4. Legacy system

     

    17    The common name for the crime of stealing passwords is

    1. Jacking
    2. Identity theft
    3. Spoofing
    4. Hacking

     

    18                               is the measurement of things such as fingerprints and retinal scans used for security access?

    1. Biometrics
    2. Bio measurement
    3. Computer security
    4. Smart weapon machinery

     

    19    Cathode Ray Tube is a form of

    1. Keyboard
    2. Mouse
    3. Monitor
    4. Mother board

     

    20    LAN stands for

    1. Limited Area Network
    2. Logical Area Network
    3. Local Area Network
    4. Large Area Network

     

    21    To display the contents of a folder in Windows Explorer you should:

    1. click on it
    2. collapse it
    3. name it
    4. give it a password

     

    22    Fourth generation mobile technology provides enhanced capabilities allowing the transfer of both _____________ data, including full-motion video, high-speed internet access, and video conferencing.

    1. video data and information
    2. voice and non-voice
    3. music and video
    4. video and audio

     

    23    When entering text within a document, the Enter key is normally pressed at the end of every

    1. Line
    2. Sentence
    3. Paragraph
    4. Word

     

    24    Which of the following memories must be refreshed many times per second?

    1. Static RAM
    2. Dynamic RAM
    3. EPROM
    4. ROM

     

    25    IC are classified on the basis of

    1. Manufacturing company
    2. Type of computer
    3. Number of transistors
    4. None of these

     

    Computer Science mcqs with answers  Pg 2/4

    Most repeated computer science mcqs from past papers with answers from 26 to 50

     

    26    Vector graphics is composed of

    1. Pixels
    2. Paths
    3. Palette
    4. None of above

     

    27    Files created with Lotus 1-2-3 have an extension?

    1. 123
    2. DOC
    3. WK1
    4. XLS

     

    28    In computer, ALU has

    1. 2units
    2. 3units
    3. 4units
    4. 5units

     

    29    SQL is a query language and has types  ____________ ?

    1. Data definition language
    2. Data manipulation language
    3. Data control language
    4. All of the above

     

    30    Components of computer system are?

    1. Hardware
    2. Software
    3. Applications
    4. Both A and B

    31    Who was the World first Computer Programmer?

    1. Niklaus Wirth
    2. Ada Lovelace
    3. Bill Gates
    4. Dennis Ritchie

     

    32    Bit is also called

    1. Small
    2. Character
    3. Byte
    4. Binary Digit

     

    33    Programs designed to perform specific task is known as                                    .

    1. System software
    2. Application software
    3. Utility programs
    4. Operating system

     

    34    Shortcut key to double underline the selected text is

    1. Ctrl + Alt + D
    2. Shift + Alt + U
    3. Ctrl + Shift + U
    4. Ctrl + Shift+ D

     

    35    GPS stands for

    1. Grade Positioning System
    2. Global Post System
    3. Guarantee Positioning System
    4. Global Positioning System

     

    36    Pressing F8 key for three times selects?

    1. A paragraph
    2. A word
    3. A sentence
    4. A whole page

     

    37    Single spacing in MS-Word document causes    ________      point line spacing?

    1. 10
    2. 12
    3. 14
    4. 16

    38    KB stands for

    1. Kernel Boot
    2. Kit Bit
    3. Kilo Byte
    4. Key Block

     

    39    PHP stands for

    1. Processor Hypertext Program
    2. Hypertext Preprocessor
    3. Pre Hypertext Processor
    4. Pre Processor Hypertext

     

    40    ANSI stands for

    1. American Nation Standard Instruction Codes
    2. American National Standard Institute
    3. Asian National Standard Instruction Codes
    4. Asian Nations Standard Instruction Codes

     

    41    Which key is used to edit the selected cell in excel?

    1. F4
    2. F10
    3. F2
    4. Edit

     

    42    Which of the following contains the control panel program in the start menu?

    1. Program
    2. Help
    3. Run
    4. Settings

     

    43    A network which is used for sharing data, software and hardware among several users owning microcomputers is called                    _?

    1. WAN
    2. MAN
    3. LAN
    4. VAN

     

    44    In Excel which key is used for format number in date format?

    1. Ctrl+Shift+6
    2. Ctrl+Shift+4
    3. Ctrl+Shift+3
    4. Shift+1

     

    45    GIF stands for

    1. Graphic Interchangeable File
    2. Graphic Internet File
    3. Graphic Interchangeable Format
    4. Graphic Internet Format

     

    46    Window key + F

    1. Show system properties
    2. Find Computers
    3. Find files or folders
    4. Run

     

    47    In Microsoft PowerPoint Material consisting of text and numbers is best presented as:

    1. bullet slide
    2. table slide
    3. title slide
    4. All of the above

     

    48    The output received on the display screen or in the audio or video form is called

    1. Hard Copy
    2. Soft Copy
    3. Light copy
    4. None of these

     

    49    In MS-Word, for what does ruler help?

    1. to set tabs
    2. to set indents
    3. to change page margins
    4. All of the above

     

    50    What is the function of CTRL+O in Microsoft Word?

    1. Save Document
    2. Print Document
    3. Close Document
    4. Open Document

     

    Computer repeated mcqs with answers  Pg 3/4

    Computer science mcqs repeated in past papers with answers from 51 to 75

     

    51    Which of the following is not a type of page margin?

    1. Right
    2. Center
    3. Left
    4. Top

     

    52    in Microsoft Word the Text boundary can be displayed or hidden from?

    1. Customize from Tools menu
    2. Auto text option from Insert menu
    3. Options from Tools menu
    4. All of above

     

    53    Which option is not available in Insert Table Autofit behavior in Ms Word?

    1. Fixed Column Width
    2. AutoFit to Contents
    3. AutoFit to Column
    4. AutoFit to Window

     

    54    Using Find command in Ms Word, we can search?

    1. characters
    2. formats
    3. symbols
    4. All of the above

     

    55    You wished to justify text over the height of paper, which option will you choose in Ms Word?

    1. From formatting toolbar
    2. Page Setup from File menu
    3. Font from Format menu
    4. Paragraph from Format menu

     

    56    In Ms Word, On which toolbar can you find Format Painter tool?

    1. Formatting toolbar
    2. Picture Toolbar
    3. Drawing Toolbar
    4. Standard toolbar

     

    57    From which menu you can insert Header and Footer in Microsoft Word?

    1. Format menu
    2. View Menu
    3. Tools Menu
    4. Insert Menu

     

    58    What is the default font used in MS Word document?

    1. Times New Roman
    2. Arial
    3. Algerian
    4. None of the above

     

    59    What is the function of CTRL+O in Microsoft Word?

    1. Save Document
    2. Print Document
    3. Close Document
    4. Open Document

     

    60    Ctrl + Y Shortcut is used in Microsoft Word to

    1. Undo the last Action
    2. Repeat the last Action
    3. Delete the last page
    4. Delete the first page

     

    61    “Ctrl + Right Arrow” Shortcut key is used in Ms Word to

    1. Moves the cursor one word right
    2. Moves the cursor end of the line
    3. Moves the cursor end of the document
    4. Moves the cursor one Paragraph down

     

    62    Before moving a subdocument to another location within a master document, you must switch to

    1. Normal View
    2. Outline View
    3. Web Layout View
    4. Print Layout View

     

    63    Which feature is used for monitoring all document changes?

    1. Edit Document
    2. Monitor Change
    3. Track Change
    4. Track all

     

    64    A wireless technology built in electronic gadgets used for exchanging data over short distances is?

    1. Bluetooth
    2. Wifi
    3. Modem
    4. USB

     

    65    in Ms Word, What happens if you mark on Hidden check box of Font dialog box after you select some text?

    1. The text is deleted from document and you need to bring from Recycle Bin if required again.
    2. The text is hidden and you need to bring it by removing the check box if needed again
    3. The text is deleted and cannot be returned back
    4. The text is hidden and cannot be returned back

     

    66    Which of the following helps to reduce spelling error in the document?

    1. Auto Format
    2. Auto Correct
    3. Smart Tags
    4. Auto Text

     

    67    From where you can access Save command in Microsoft Word?

    1. Home tab
    2. Insert tab
    3. Review tab
    4. None of above

     

    68    To verify that the note text is positioned correctly on the page, switch to                     view or display the document in print preview

    1. normal
    2. print layout
    3. page layout
    4. page edit

     

    69    What is the default left margins in word 2003 document?

    1. 1
    2. 1.25
    3. 1.5
    4. 2

     

    70    Ms Word includes a series of predefined graphics called _____________ that can be inserted into a Word document.

    1. clip art
    2. hyperlinks
    3. captions
    4. bookmarks

     

    71    Which key deletes the character to the right of the cursor in Ms Word?

    1. End
    2. Backspace
    3. Home
    4. Delete

     

    72    To exit from the Resume Wizard and return to the document window without creating a resume, click the ______________ button in any panel in the Resume Wizard dialog box.

    1. Cancel
    2. Back
    3. Next
    4. Finish

     

    73    A ________________ is not attached to an edge of the Word window; that is, it displays in the middle of the Word window and can be moved anywhere in the window

    1. floating toolbar
    2. scroll bar
    3. status toolbar
    4. menu bar

     

    74    Ctrl + J Shortcut key is used in Microsoft Word to

    1. Align Justify
    2. Insert Hyperlink
    3. Search
    4. Print

     

    75    Which of the following is not essential component to perform a mail merge operation?

    1. Main document
    2. Data source
    3. Merge fields
    4. Word fields

     

    PPSC Computer mcqs with answers  Pg 4/4

    Computer science mcqs repeated in past papers with answers from 76 to 100

    76    When you save a file as a Web page, Word converts the contents of the document into

    1. Java
    2. Perl
    3. HTML
    4. Unix

     

    77    Although it is not shown in normal view, to view a header, click __________________  on the menu bar and then click Header and Footer.

    1. View
    2. Edit
    3. Format
    4. Tools

     

    78    By default, your document prints with

    1. 1 inch top and bottom margins
    2. a portrait orientation
    3. 1.25 inches left and right margins
    4. all of the above

     

    79    When typing in a word field manually, what must you press to insert the code’s brackets?

    1. Ctrl + F6
    2. Ctrl + F9
    3. Alt + F11
    4. Shift + F12

     

    80    What would you do when you want to update the data in an embedded worksheet range?

    1. double click the worksheet range object
    2. right click worksheet range object & choose format object
    3. edit the data in the destination document
    4. edit the data in the source document.

     

    81    who invented the difference engine and analytical engine?

    1. Vint cerf
    2. Mark zukerberg
    3. Charles Babbage
    4. None

     

    82    After moving a clip art image to a particular location on the slide, you can immediately reverse the action using the

    1. Click the not do move object command on the edit menu
    2. Click on the undo button
    3. Click on redo button
    4. All of above

     

    83    Which option on the custom animation task pane allows you to apply a preset or custom motion path?

    1. Add effect
    2. Emphasis
    3. Animate now
    4. All of the above

     

    84    Which of the following allow you to select more than one slide in a presentation?

    1. Alt + Click each slide
    2. Shift + drag each slide
    3. Shift + Click each slide
    4. Ctrl + Click each slide

     

    85    to preview a motion path effect using the custom animation task pane, you should

    1. click the play button
    2. click the show effect button
    3. double click the motion path
    4. all of above

     

    86    To start slide show of a presentation?

    1. Hit F5 key
    2. From Slide Show menu choose View Show option
    3. From Slide Show menu choose Rehearse timing
    4. Both a & b

     

    87    Which of the following can you use to add times to the slides in a presentation?

    1. Slice Show menu
    2. Rehearse timing button
    3. Slide transition button
    4. All of the above

     

    88    The arrangement of elements such as Title and Subtitle text, pictures, tables etc. is called

    1. Layout
    2. Presentation
    3. Design
    4. Scheme

     

    89    Which is the best view for getting your thoughts for a presentation out on the computer?

    1. Outline view
    2. Notes page view
    3. Slide sorter view
    4. Slide view

     

    90    After choosing a predefine template __________ option has to be chosen to change a background color in Ms PowerPoint?

    1. Design template
    2. Color scheme
    3. Animation scheme
    4. Color effects

     

    91    Which function calculates the largest value in a set of numbers?

    1. Average
    2. Count
    3. Minimum
    4. Maximum

     

    92    In Ms Excel, which of the following special function keys allow the content in cell?

    1. Shift
    2. Esc
    3. Tab
    4. Space

     

    93    The Hypertexts are documents linked to one another through the concept of                     ?

    1. Pointers
    2. Variables
    3. Stacks
    4. Arrays

     

    94    Google was founded on

    1. Sept 4, 1998
    2. Mar 6, 1998
    3. Jan 14, 1998
    4. Aug 20, 1998

     

    95    Which of the following registers is used to keep track of address of the memory location where the next instruction is located?

    1. Program Counter
    2. Memory Data Register
    3. Instruction Register
    4. Memory Address Register

     

    96    Google is an _______________ multinational technology company?

    1. American
    2. Indian
    3. Italian
    4. German

     

    97    In a computer spreadsheet, first part of number format describes _______________ ?

    1. Positive number
    2. Negative number
    3. Zero values
    4. Text values

     

    98    Which file is responsible to start MS Power point?

    1. ppt.exe
    2. Powerpnt.exe
    3. Mspoint.exe
    4. None of these

     

    99    Angular is framework of ____________________?

    1. Php
    2. javaScript
    3. Python
    4. None

     

    100   Arrangement of keys on keyboard is called ___________________ ?

    1. Home arrangement
    2. Qwerty arrangement
    3. Basic arrangement
    4. General arrangement

     

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