Computer — All MCQs

Correct Answer: A

Plagiarism Check is not traditionally considered a standard built-in proofing tool. Spelling and Grammar, Thesaurus, and Word Count are standard tools available in MS Word. Microsoft Word provides various tools to improve the accuracy and quality of documents.

Correct Answer: A

CTRL + H is the shortcut key used in most software (like MS Word, Excel) to open the Find and Replace dialog box. It allows users to search for a word or phrase and replace it with another. Additional information: • CTRL + F: Only opens the Find dialog • CTRL + G: Opens the Go To dialog • CTRL + R: Aligns text to the right in word processors

Correct Answer: B

In MS Word, Spelling and Grammar is used to check spelling and grammatical errors. The option is available under the Review tab. Word can identify misspelled words and suggest corrections. In newer versions, the feature may appear as Editor.

Correct Answer: B

In MS Word, Header and Footer options are found in the Insert tab. Headers appear at the top of the page, while footers appear at the bottom. They are used for page numbers, dates, titles, and document information. This feature helps in professional document formatting.

Correct Answer: B

Landscape orientation is wider than Portrait orientation. It is best suited for tables, charts, graphs, and wide documents. In Landscape, the page is wider horizontally than vertically. Portrait is the standard vertical page orientation.

Correct Answer: C

In MS Word, the Bullets button is located in the Home tab. It is found in the Paragraph group. Bullets are used to organize information into an easy-to-read list. You can choose different bullet styles from the Bullets drop-down.

Correct Answer: C

Justify alignment aligns text evenly along both the left and right margins. It creates a clean, uniform appearance for paragraphs. It is commonly used in books, reports, and formal documents. Additional information: • Left Align (Ctrl + L) — Left margin • Center Align (Ctrl + E) — Center • Right Align (Ctrl + R) — Right margin

Correct Answer: B

The Font Size drop-down is available in the Home tab of MS Word. It is located in the Font group. The Home tab contains common text-formatting tools such as font, size, bold, italic, and underline.

Correct Answer: A

Format Painter in MS Word is used to copy formatting/style from one object or text to another. It can copy attributes such as font, size, color, alignment, and other formatting. It saves time by avoiding the need to apply the same formatting manually. Additional information: • Bold (Ctrl + B) — Makes text bold • Italic (Ctrl + I) — Makes text italic • Underline (Ctrl + U) — Underlines text

Correct Answer: B

To apply bold formatting to text in Microsoft Word, you can press Ctrl + B on your keyboard. This shortcut makes the selected text bold. Additional information: • Ctrl + I is used to italicize text. • Ctrl + U is used to underline text. • Ctrl + S is used to save the document.

Correct Answer: A

Alt + Tab is used to switch between open applications or windows. Hold Alt and press Tab to move through currently open windows. It is a useful shortcut for multitasking. Additional information: • Alt + F4 — Close the active window • Windows + Tab — Open Task View • Ctrl + Tab — Switch between tabs • Windows + D — Show/Hide desktop

Correct Answer: C

Ctrl + V is the shortcut key used to paste copied or cut text. Additional information: • Ctrl + C — Copy • Ctrl + X — Cut • Ctrl + Z — Undo • Ctrl + A — Select All

Correct Answer: D

Save As is used to save a file with a new name, location, or file format. It allows the user to specify the file name and storage location. The original file generally remains unchanged. Save updates the existing file, while Save As creates a new saved version.

Correct Answer: A

CPU processes instructions, performs calculations, and controls computer operations. The CPU is the main processing unit of a computer. It is often called the “brain of the computer.” The CPU includes major components such as the ALU, Control Unit, and registers.

Correct Answer: D

The CPU is the brain of a computer. It contains all the circuitry needed to process input, store data, and output results. The CPU is constantly following instructions from computer programs that tell it which data to process and how to process it.

Correct Answer: C

Times New Roman and Arial are commonly used font styles/typefaces. A font determines the visual appearance and design of text. Font size refers to the size of the characters, such as 12 pt or 14 pt. Bold, Italic, and Underline are examples of text formatting styles. Common fonts include Arial, Times New Roman, Calibri, and Verdana.

Correct Answer: B

A Cell is the intersection of a row and a column in a spreadsheet such as MS Excel. Each cell has a unique cell address, such as A1, B5, or C10. Rows are identified by numbers: 1, 2, 3, ... Columns are identified by letters: A, B, C, ... A cell can contain text, numbers, formulas, or functions.

Correct Answer: B

The command used in AutoCAD to make round edges is the Fillet command. Shortcut: F → Enter. It creates a curved connection with a specified radius. It is commonly used for rounding the corners of lines, arcs, polylines, and other objects.

Correct Answer: A

AutoCAD Civil 3D is widely used for road and highway geometric design. It can create horizontal and vertical alignments and perform volumetric calculations.

Correct Answer: C

The ARC command is used to draw an arc in AutoCAD. It is available under the Draw menu. Arc can be created using different methods and parameters. It is commonly used in 2D drafting.