Computer — All MCQs

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Q4581.Networking hardware devices like hubs and switches are critical building blocks used to implement a ____?

Easy
A Network Protocol
B Network Topology
C Network Security
D Network Storage
Computer Networks PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Hubs, switches, and routers are physical nodes used to arrange and connect devices in a specific Network Topology (like Star or Mesh).

Q4582.A Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitor is classified as which type of computer hardware device?

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A Input
B Storage
C Output
D Processing
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

A Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) is an old visual display technology classified as a hardware output device.

Q4583.The historic Harvard Mark I computer belongs to which of the following computer generations?

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A First Generation
B Second Generation
C Third Generation
D Fourth Generation
Computer History PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The Harvard Mark I, completed in 1944, belongs to the First Generation of electromechanical and electronic computing systems.

Q4584.Automatic spelling and grammar checker programs utilize which of the following resources to verify text correctness?

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A A dictionary
B Pagination
C Function keys
D Tab settings
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Spell checkers compare typed text strings against an active, built-in digital dictionary of correctly spelled terms.

Q4585.In spreadsheet applications like Excel, what is another commonly accepted name for a 'cell address'?

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A Cell identity
B Cell reference
C Current cell
D Cell margin
MS Excel PPSC

Correct Answer: B

A cell reference identifies a cell's coordinates (column letter and row number, such as B5) in a worksheet.

Q4586.To be considered computer literate in modern society, it is NOT necessary for a user to know ______?

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A How to program a computer
B How to repair computer hardware
C How to use basic computer software applications
D What computer systems can and cannot do
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Computer literacy represents basic functional understanding of operating and using computers, not advanced software programming or development.

Q4587.What is the name given to the sequential, logical sets of instructions written in a language that run the computer hardware?

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A CPUs
B Hardware
C Programs
D Documents
Computer Networks PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Programs (software) are step-by-step instructions that instruct computer processors how to perform specific tasks.

Q4588.How many basic types of relational sections (relationships) can exist between tables in a database?

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A 2
B 4
C 5
D 3
Computer Terminology PPSC

Correct Answer: D

There are three primary relationships in relational databases: One-to-One, One-to-Many, and Many-to-Many.

Q4589.In Microsoft Excel, what does the term 'filter' refer to?

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A To permanently delete unwanted rows or columns
B To format the cell borders and layout
C To temporarily hide certain data rows based on specified criteria
D To generate an analytical chart
MS Excel PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Filtering temporarily hides rows that do not meet set conditions, allowing users to isolate and analyze specific data subsets.

Q4590.What are the individual, rectangular boxes arranged in rows and columns in an Excel sheet called?

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A Blocks
B Rows
C Cells
D Columns
MS Excel PPSC

Correct Answer: C

The basic units where data is entered at the intersection of rows and columns are called cells.

Q4591.Which Microsoft Excel feature locks specific rows and columns so they remain visible on screen while you scroll through the sheet?

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A Freeze Panes
B Hide Rows/Columns
C Lock Cells
D Split Window
MS Excel PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The 'Freeze Panes' command (under the View tab) keeps specified rows or columns static while scrolling, preserving headers.

Q4592.In Microsoft Word, pressing the 'Shift + Alt + D' keyboard shortcut performs which of the following actions?

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A Inserts the D: drive file directory
B Inserts the current system date
C Launches a relational database connection
D None of these
MS Word Shortcut Keys PPSC

Correct Answer: B

The Shift + Alt + D shortcut automatically inserts a dynamic, current system date field at the cursor position in Word.

Q4593.Which MS Word feature is used to monitor, record, and display all insertions, deletions, and formatting modifications in a collaborative document?

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A Edit Document
B Monitor Change
C Track Change
D Track All
MS Word PPSC

Correct Answer: C

The 'Track Changes' feature (under the Review tab) highlights edits made by collaborators for subsequent review and approval.

Q4594.By default, Microsoft Word highlights potential spelling errors with a wavy line of which color?

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A Red
B Blue
C Green
D Yellow
MS Word PPSC

Correct Answer: A

In MS Word, red wavy underlines denote spelling errors, while blue wavy underlines indicate grammatical or contextual errors.

Q4595.Which software program is the industry standard widely utilized for professional digital photo editing and manipulation?

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A Microsoft Word
B Adobe Photoshop
C Google Chrome
D Excel
MS Excel PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Adobe Photoshop is the standard application used by designers and photographers to edit, retouch, and manipulate digital images.

Q4596.Which of the following file extensions is NOT a native or suitable format for saving a standard MS Word text document?

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A .doc
B .rtf
C .docx
D .jpeg
MS Word PPSC

Correct Answer: D

.jpeg is an image compression format, whereas .doc, .docx, and .rtf are standard word processing formats.

Q4597.What is the term given to a logical sequence of step-by-step instructions written in a natural language to solve a specific problem?

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A Simulator
B Decision table
C Pseudo code
D Algorithm
Computer Terminology PPSC

Correct Answer: D

An algorithm is a step-by-step, logical procedure designed to solve a problem or accomplish a specific calculation.

Q4598.Which type of computer network is best suited for connecting devices in an organized manner within a single office building?

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A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
B Local Area Network (LAN)
C Wide Area Network (WAN)
D Artificial Neural Network (ANN)
Computer Terminology PPSC

Correct Answer: B

A Local Area Network (LAN) provides high-speed, local data sharing and connectivity within a limited space, such as an office or school.

Q4599.In computer processing, ______ is defined as structured, organized, and meaningful output derived from processing raw input data.

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A Data
B Computer
C Information
D Mouse
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Raw facts (data) are inputted into the computer, processed by the CPU, and transformed into structured, useful information (output).

Q4600.Input, processing, output, and storage operations are collectively referred to as the computer's ______?

Easy
A Information processing cycle
B Hardware life cycle
C Software life cycle
D Information technology
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The Information Processing Cycle represents the sequential phases (Input, Processing, Output, Storage) of handling computer data.