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Q4381.Where does Microsoft Excel display the cell address of the currently active cell?

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A Name box
B Cell tip
C Formula bar
D None of these
MS Excel PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The Name Box, located to the left of the Formula Bar, displays the cell address of the currently selected active cell (e.g., A1).

Q4382.In software engineering, how do algorithms and flowcharts assist developers?

Easy
A They calculate the RAM capacity
B They help specify and visualize the problem completely and clearly
C They determine the binary base
D None of these
Computer Terminology PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Algorithms and flowcharts are logical modeling tools used to map, plan, and specify programming steps clearly before writing code.

Q4383.A hard disk can become entirely unreadable or inaccessible when a computer virus corrupts its ______?

Easy
A Partition Table
B Boost Sector
C File Allocation Table
D None of these
Computer Security PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The Partition Table stores critical structure mapping of the hard disk drive; if corrupted by malware, the OS cannot recognize or access the drive.

Q4384.In relational databases, what does enabling the 'Cascade Delete' referential integrity option ensure?

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A It repeats the deletion to all tables
B It automatically deletes related records in child tables when the parent record is deleted
C It deletes all records in the database
D None of these
Computer Terminology PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Cascade Delete maintains relational consistency by automatically removing orphan records in child tables when their referenced primary record is deleted.

Q4385.The Macintosh (Mac OS) operating system was developed and is owned by which company?

Easy
A Samsung
B Microsoft
C Apple
D IBM
Computer Terminology PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Apple Inc. developed and maintains macOS (historically Mac OS) exclusively for its line of Macintosh personal computers.

Q4386.To completely exit from the Microsoft PowerPoint application window using the mouse, you can ______?

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A Double click the applications control menu icon
B Double click the document control menu icon
C Click the application minimize button
D Click the document close button
MS PowerPoint PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Double-clicking the application control menu icon (top-left corner) or clicking the 'X' Close button (top-right corner) will exit PowerPoint.

Q4387.In computer systems and word processors, what is a cursor?

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A Thin Blinking Line
B Pixel
C Pointing Device
D None of these
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: A

A text cursor is a thin, blinking vertical line indicating the insertion point where typed characters will appear.

Q4388.Which command is used to save an already saved document under a new name or in a different location?

Easy
A Save as
B Copy
C Paste
D None of these
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The 'Save As' command (shortcut F12 in MS Office) is used to save a duplicate of the file with a different name or format.

Q4389.In Microsoft Excel, which keyboard key should be pressed continuously while dragging to move a column?

Easy
A Tab
B Ctrl
C Shift
D Alt
MS Excel Shortcut Keys PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Using the Tab key during certain manual cell or column transfers helps control active focus and spacing.

Q4390.In MS Excel 2016, which menu sequence is used to split the active worksheet window into two panes?

Easy
A Format > Window
B View > Window > Split
C Window > Split
D View > Split
MS Excel PPSC

Correct Answer: B

To split a window in Excel 2016, navigate to the View tab on the ribbon, click the Window group, and click the Split button.

Q4391.What is the most accurate definition of 'Virtualization' in cloud-computing environments?

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A Virtualization enables simulating compute, network, and storage service platforms from the underlying virtual hardware
B Virtualization enables abstracting compute, network, and storage service platforms from the underlying physical hardware
C Virtualization enables realization of compute, network, and storage service platforms from the underlying virtual hardware
D Virtualization enables emulating compute, network, and storage service platforms from the underlying virtual hardware
Computer Networks PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Virtualization abstracts physical hardware resources (CPU, RAM, storage) into virtual machines, allowing multiple OS instances on one server.

Q4392.To navigate directly to a pre-defined specific location in an MS Word document, which tool is used?

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A Macro
B Bookmark
C HTML
D WWW
MS Word PPSC

Correct Answer: B

A Bookmark in MS Word assigns a name to a specific text block or coordinate, allowing users to jump directly to it via 'Go To'.

Q4393.To insert a brand new, empty slide into a presentation in MS PowerPoint, which ribbon or menu path is used?

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A Insert + New Slide
B File + New Slide
C Edit + New Slide
D View + New Slide
MS PowerPoint PPSC

Correct Answer: A

A new slide is added by clicking on the Insert tab and selecting the New Slide option (or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + M).

Q4394.In software engineering, what does the abbreviation API stand for?

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A Algorithmic Protocol Interface
B Adapter Protocol Interface
C Application Programming Interface
D Accelerated Programming Interface
Computer Terminology PPSC

Correct Answer: C

API stands for Application Programming Interface, which is a set of protocols allowing different software applications to communicate.

Q4395.In Microsoft Word 2007, which of the following options is NOT part of the Clipboard group on the Home tab?

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A Page Setup
B Paste
C Cut
D Format painter
MS Word PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The Clipboard group contains Cut, Copy, Paste, and Format Painter. Page Setup is located on the Page Layout tab.

Q4396.Which ribbon tab in Microsoft Word contains tools to insert, delete, or modify table rows and columns?

Easy
A Insert Tab
B Layout Tab
C View Tab
D Home Tab
MS Word PPSC

Correct Answer: B

When inside a table, the contextual Layout tab appears, providing commands to delete or insert rows and columns, merge cells, etc.

Q4397.Which of the following file format extensions is typically opened using word processing software?

Easy
A MS Doc
B XLX
C PDF
D None of these
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The '.doc' or '.docx' format is the standard Microsoft Word Document format, widely supported by word processing applications.

Q4398.Which of the following represents an example of automatic text formatting in word processors?

Easy
A Adjusting extra space between words
B Underlining typed hyperlinks
C Replacing two consecutive hyphens with an em dash (-- to —)
D All of above
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: D

Word processors use built-in auto-format engines to clean spacing, activate links, and convert symbol shorthands on the fly.

Q4399.Which category of fonts is considered best suited for professional titles, headlines, and presentation slides?

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A Text fonts
B Picture fonts
C Serif fonts
D Sans serif fonts
MS PowerPoint PPSC

Correct Answer: D

Sans-serif fonts (like Arial, Calibri, or Helvetica) lack decorative tails on characters, making them highly legible for large titles and slides.

Q4400.What security method is used to ensure the identity of the sender and the integrity of the content in an email message?

Easy
A Digital Signature
B Encryption
C Password
D Spam Filter
Internet Services & Communication PPSC

Correct Answer: A

A Digital Signature cryptographically binds the sender's verified identity to the email, ensuring non-repudiation and tampering detection.