Computer — All MCQs
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Q4181.To organize numerical data into rows and columns to perform complex mathematical or statistical calculations, which software is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application specifically built for tabular data entry, advanced calculations, and data visualization.
Q4182.What is the standard, most popular markup language used to structure pages on the World Wide Web (WWW)?
Correct Answer: B
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the universally accepted standard markup language used to design and structure web pages.
Q4183.What is the name of the internal electronic high-speed pathway that transmits signals and data between different parts of a computer?
Correct Answer: B
A computer Bus is a set of parallel electrical pathways used to transfer data, memory addresses, and control commands between CPU and devices.
Q4184.Which of the following is the odd one out in terms of computer hardware and software classifications?
Correct Answer: B
Floppy disks and CD/DVDs are secondary storage media (hardware), whereas BIOS is a system firmware program (software).
Q4185.In computer networking and mobile telecommunications, what is the WAP service primarily related to?
Correct Answer: B
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is a standard protocol designed to allow mobile wireless devices to access internet applications.
Q4186.A computer is capable of executing almost any task, provided that the task can be ______?
Correct Answer: B
Computers operate on algorithms; they can perform any task that can be translated into a finite sequence of logical, structured steps.
Q4187.A specialized program containing instructions to operate, control, and communicate with a specific attached hardware device is called a ______?
Correct Answer: A
A device driver acts as a translator between the operating system and a specific hardware component (like a printer or scanner).
Q4188.In MS Excel, if you accidentally erase a cell value, which command can be used to instantly restore it?
Correct Answer: A
The Undo command (Ctrl + Z) immediately reverses the last action performed in the spreadsheet, restoring deleted content.
Q4189.Which keyboard shortcut can be pressed in Microsoft Excel to automatically generate a standard chart on a separate sheet from selected data?
Correct Answer: D
F11 is the dedicated Excel function key that instantly builds a default column chart on a new sheet using the selected cell range.
Q4190.What is the primary function of the 'Page Down' (PgDn) key on a standard computer keyboard?
Correct Answer: A
The Page Down key is a standard navigation key used to scroll down the active document or browser window view by one full screen page.
Q4191.In Microsoft Word, what operation is performed by pressing the 'Home' keyboard key?
Correct Answer: A
Pressing the Home key moves the cursor to the start of the current line, while pressing Ctrl + Home moves it to the beginning of the document.
Q4192.In computer history, what is 'BASIC'?
Correct Answer: C
BASIC (Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a high-level programming language developed in the 1960s to introduce programming easily to beginners.
Q4193.What are fiber optic cables primarily used for in modern technology?
Correct Answer: C
Fiber optic cables are high-speed networking mediums that transmit digital data pulses as light signals over long distances.
Q4194.Who is the original author and inventor of the Linux operating system kernel?
Correct Answer: C
Finnish-American software engineer Linus Torvalds developed and released the initial version of the open-source Linux kernel in 1991.
Q4195.Which of the following is the standard way to insert a clickable hyperlink in Microsoft Word?
Correct Answer: B
A hyperlink is added by selecting text, right-clicking or choosing 'Insert Hyperlink' (shortcut Ctrl + K), and entering the target web URL.
Q4196.Black chain technology is associated with which concept?
Correct Answer: B
The term 'Black Chain' is a common misspelling of Blockchain technology. Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger system that records transactions across many computers using cryptography, consensus, and decentralization.
Q4197.Move the original text from one place to another by using which operation?
Correct Answer: B
Cut and Paste is the standard computer operation used to move selected text. 'Cut' removes the text from its original location and saves it in the clipboard, while 'Paste' places it in the new location.
Q4198.The physical or logical arrangement of a computer network is called?
Correct Answer: A
Network topology refers to the physical or logical layout of nodes, devices, and connections within a computer network (e.g., star, bus, ring, or mesh topologies).
Q4199.The 'JPG' file extension refers usually to which type of file?
Correct Answer: D
The .jpg or .jpeg extension stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group and is a standard, highly popular file format used for compressing and storing digital photographic images.
Q4200.How can you make MS Word data password-protected?
Correct Answer: C
To encrypt a document with a password in Microsoft Word, navigate to the File menu, click Info, select Protect Document, and then click 'Encrypt with Password'.