Computer — All MCQs

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Q1621.What is DMA stand for?

Easy
A Direct Memory Access
B Direct Module Access
C Direct Memory Allocation
D None of these
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

DMA stands for Direct Memory Access, which allows hardware subsystems to access main system memory (RAM) independently of the CPU.

Q1622.Which file is responsible to start MS PowerPoint?

Easy
A ppt.exe
B Mspoint.exe
C Powerpnt.exe
D None of these
MS PowerPoint PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Powerpnt.exe is the executable program file used by the Windows operating system to launch Microsoft PowerPoint.

Q1623.If you want to attach a printer to a computer, what is necessary?

Easy
A Monitor
B Cable
C Keyboard
D None of these
Computer Networks PPSC

Correct Answer: B

A cable (such as a USB cable) is physically necessary to connect a printer directly to a computer (unless using a wireless network).

Q1624.Which key is used to delete a character to the left side of the cursor in MS Word?

Easy
A Delete
B Backspace
C End
D None of these
MS Word PPSC

Correct Answer: B

The Backspace key deletes a character to the left of the cursor, while the Delete key deletes a character to the right of the cursor.

Q1625.Which shortcut key is used to moves the cursor one page down?

Easy
A Alt + PageDown
B Shift + PageDown
C Ctrl + PageDown
D PageDown
MS Word Shortcut Keys PPSC

Correct Answer: C

In MS Word, Ctrl + Page Down moves the cursor to the top of the next page, while Page Down alone moves the viewport down by one screen.

Q1626.Which of following software is used to prepare/create multimedia presentation?

Easy
A PowerPoint
B MS Word
C Spreadsheet
D None of these
MS PowerPoint PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Microsoft PowerPoint is a dedicated presentation software used to create multimedia slide shows combining text, audio, video, and animation.

Q1627.Which one is used for both read and write operations?

Easy
A RAM
B ROM
C PROM
D None of these
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

RAM (Random Access Memory) allows both read and write operations, whereas ROM is designed primarily for read-only operations.

Q1628.What is internet?

Easy
A Interconnection of wide area networks
B A single network
C A collection of unrelated computers
D None of these
Internet & Web PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The Internet is a global network of networks, physically composed of interconnected wide area networks (WANs) communicating via TCP/IP protocols.

Q1629.RAM stands for ____?

Easy
A Random Access Memory
B Random Access Money
C Random Accurate Memory
D None of these
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is the high-speed primary memory used by a computer to store active data.

Q1630.Which of the following is a single-user system?

Easy
A DOS
B Windows
C Linux
D None of these
Computer Terminology PPSC

Correct Answer: A

DOS (Disk Operating System) is designed strictly as a single-user, single-tasking operating system with a command-line interface.

Q1631.A computer application program that displays data arranged in rows and columns is called?

Easy
A Spreadsheet
B Register
C Form
D Box
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

A spreadsheet is a software application (like MS Excel) designed to organize, display, analyze, and calculate data arranged in a grid of rows and columns.

Q1632.Which key is used to align the text to center?

Easy
A Ctrl+ B
B Ctrl + C
C Ctrl + D
D Ctrl + E
MS Word Shortcut Keys PPSC

Correct Answer: D

Ctrl + E is the keyboard shortcut used to center-align the selected text or paragraph in MS Word.

Q1633.BIOS stands for ______?

Easy
A Board Input Output System
B Back Input Output System
C Basic Input Output System
D None of these
Computer Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System, which is the built-in firmware used to initialize hardware and test system components during booting.

Q1634.The keyboard Shortcut key to decrease font size by one point is _____?

Easy
A Ctrl+Shift+<
B Ctrl+Shift+v
C Ctrl+Alt+>
D CTRL+[
MS Word Shortcut Keys PPSC

Correct Answer: D

In MS Word, Ctrl + [ decreases the font size by exactly 1 point, while Ctrl + ] increases it by 1 point.

Q1635.Which key is used to select the whole document?

Easy
A Ctrl + S
B Ctrl + C
C Ctrl + P
D Ctrl + A
MS Word Shortcut Keys PPSC

Correct Answer: D

Ctrl + A is the shortcut used to 'Select All' content, text, or objects in the active document or window.

Q1636.Which shortcut key is used to open an existing file in MS Word?

Easy
A Ctrl+O
B Ctrl+N
C Ctrl+R
D None of these
MS Word Shortcut Keys PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Ctrl + O opens the 'Open' window to browse and select an existing document file. Ctrl + N is used for a new document.

Q1637.Which shortcut key inserts a new slide in current presentation?

Easy
A Ctrl+N
B Ctrl+M
C Ctrl+S
D None of above
MS PowerPoint Shortcut Keys PPSC

Correct Answer: B

In PowerPoint, Ctrl + M inserts a new slide into the active presentation, whereas Ctrl + N creates a completely new presentation file.

Q1638.Why do binary digits need more space?

Easy
A Binary digits are expensive
B Binary digits are large
C Binary codes are long and require many digits to represent information
D None of these
General MCQs PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Binary codes are long and require a high number of digits (0s and 1s) to represent complex characters, numbers, and multimedia elements.

Q1639.Embedded computer software is?

Easy
A Software used for creating documents
B Software designed to control a specific hardware device
C Software used for internet browsing
D None of these
Internet & Web PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Embedded software is firmware designed to control specific hardware and devices (like appliances, cars, and industrial machines).

Q1640.The default settings for Narrow margins in MS Word are?

Easy
A 0.5 inches on all four sides (Top, Bottom, Left, and Right)
B 1 inch on all four sides (Top, Bottom, Left, and Right)
C 0.75 inches on all four sides of (Top, Bottom, Left, and Right)
D None of these
MS Word PPSC

Correct Answer: A

MS Word's pre-configured 'Narrow' margin layout applies a margin of exactly 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) on the top, bottom, left, and right sides.